From Classmates to Family: A Heartwarming Reunion at the Table
I got a phone call from a very dear classmate from elementary to high school, @Natimarie Pagayucan, who will be driving to LAX with her grandchildren to pick up Nati’s...
Savoring Culinary Excellence: A Memorable Evening at 1917 Restaurant
Weeks in advance, Carol Ojeda-Kimbrough and I committed to go to 1917. I wanted to introduce her to a great place, outdoorsy that felt like a vineyard ambiance. Ever since...
Lola’s Cupcake Adventure: Blueberries, Preserved Kumquats, and a Lunchtime Feast with #Princess2015LA
Woke up to help #lola #bake #cupcakes with #blueberries #preservedkumquats; now having lunch #snappeas #princess2015la
Grandparenting Chronicles: A Day of Love, Laughter, and Lullabies with #Maharlika2023LA
#maharlika2023la came in the am not feeling well, perhaps more teething. He took 3 small bites of oatmeal, banana and strawberry. He felt sleepy but was crying. #superlolo took him...
Championing Creativity: The Inspiring Journey of #Princess2015LA
I love my #princess2015la. She is a big girl of many skills, talents and quite smart, learned, kind, loving and empathetic. As soon as she hears her brother wake up...
Harmony in Maharlika’s World: Embracing Play, Music, and Diversity
#maharlika2023la warmed up slowly today. He cuddled with his dad and lingered. When it was time for him to go, he cuddled with me, then his grandpa. I love his...
Rescued by the Methuselah Trail: A High Altitude Journey to Renewal
“The Methuselah Trail is located in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in the White Mountains in the Inyo National Forest, northeast of Bishop. From the trail you will see the...
Birds of Reflection
We too have reflections, as these birds.
Dune Dancers: A Tale of Solitude, Play, and Flight
Snuggling with themselves on the Oceano Dunes, then just from that stillness, they have a competition, flying one at a time. Hop, hop, hop on the last image.
Gratitude Waves: Blessings from the Ocean to Our Lives
Thank you Lord for creating the oceans, whose waves, like a confession to You through our priests, wash away our sins with Your mercy and forgiveness. Thank you for my...