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Remembering Lean Alejandro: A Short Life Well Spent
“ If you go to someone’s home and they offer you their food, they’re giving something of themselves. Once people give, then their heart is involved. Giving – making your contribution – is what brings community alive. “ Cesar Chavez I have heard this quite a few times...
An Early Birthday Feast, Manifesting Miracles, and the Abundance of Friendship and Faith
I am in awe of being surrounded by the love of my dear friends Miko Zuñiga, Don Martin Sagarbarria and dear Ana Burog who rearranged their schedules for us to meet. It was at first a choice of eating at a Pinoy restaurant but, I changed my mind when Mike said, "Tita,...
A Heartwarming Birthday with Cora Oriel: Community, Connection, and Culinary Delights
Last night was truly special, a one on one with Cora Oriel my very good hearted, warm, supportive, caring, loving long-time friend. She is a community leader/publisher of Asian Journal - a newspaper of 33 years delivering truthful, positive news, a positive force for...
18 Months of Fun: A Whirlwind Day of Breakfast, Books, and Beats #maharlika2023la
#maharlika2023la leads! We started with breakfast of #ouifrenchstyleyogurt#yellowraspberries#tuscanmelon#homemadebananabread with #mangoes#sourcream#chiaseeds. That gave him energy to run around, discover and explore. He then sat down at the dining table to eat #daing...
A Grandma’s Joyful Day with Art, Faith, and Family
Best intentions matter My daughter requested Saturday babysitting as they want to exercise and do errands. I said yes. She suggested we go out for breakfast at our favorite hole in the wall diner, frequented by locals. There's a charm to this diner, high quality...
A Day of Unexpected Blessings and Generosity
Mindset is the key to happiness! I looked forward to my appointment this morning. At Spencer's office, he was fretting that the computer is not working. I told him my next appointment is not till noon so he can relax. As soon as he relaxed, technology worked for him....
Our Sunday Date at the Farmer’s Market: A Symphony of Music, Love, and Fresh Produce
My husband, @enriquedlz has completed 81 stages. I love his sense of adventure. I asked for a date. We were supposed to go to the beach yesterday. But, when he was ready after watching the Olympics, I was taking a nap. The heat got to me. So this morning, I repeated...
A Letter from Heaven: A Santa Barbara Miracle Unfolds
The latest nugget of grace Jv Samson took me years ago to this chapel in Santa Barbara. Each time, I carry a burden in my heart and after mass, my heart feels lighter as I have had divine manifestations here. One time it was the Pieta image in the exposed Holy...
A Tapestry of Miracles: Unexpected Blessings and Healing Friendship
The latest nugget of grace Jv Samson took me years ago to this chapel in Santa Barbara. Each time, I carry a burden in my heart and after mass, my heart feels lighter as I have had divine manifestations here. One time it was the Pieta image in the exposed Holy...