During the first half of 2012 I was nominated for a variety of blog awards. Somehow, I managed to keep up with the posts that can accompany the nominations. Well, in the last half of 2012 I have to admit…
During the first half of 2012 I was nominated for a variety of blog awards. Somehow, I managed to keep up with the posts that can accompany the nominations. Well, in the last half of 2012 I have to admit…
Many people find this time of year reflective. I’m no different. This week I happen to be off of work, so I’m enjoying some writing time. That being said, over the past few weeks I haven’t written my typical two…
Peace and blessings to all this Christmas Day. Venite adorémus, venite adorémus, venite adorémus Dominum.
Hi everybody! In my post Stories, Photographs and the Challenge to Write I stated I was going to step up to the National Novel Writing Month challenge to write a 50,000 word novel during the month of November. Well, it’s December…
Today is a day set a side to honor our veterans. On this Veterans Day please pause for a moment to remember those who have sacrificed so much for our country and for us. My father and his brothers served…
In looking through family photos I came across a file called “A Bit of Alaska.” I felt the photos truly capture the spirit of the Weekly Photo Challenge “Geometry.” In 2005, my brother Raul and his wife Stacy celebrated their…
Island Traveler has posted another great theme for the Weekly Image of Life: Stories and Photographs. His timing is perfect! I’ve been writing my blog for fourteen months. If you follow along you know that I often write stories about…
Island Traveler has done it again! He has provided the excellent theme of CELEBRATION! for the Weekly Image of Life. While trolling through family photos I came across some fantastic shots taken by my sister Alicia and her family. To…
The Weekly Photo Challenge theme is Foreign. My grandmother, Carmen, was born in Mexico but she was a permanent resident of the United States. I was happily surprised when I discovered my mother had some of my grandmother’s Certificates of…
The Weekly Photo Challenge is Silhouette. The family photo gallery offers a very unique offering. What I’m about to share is one of the most important images that exists in the gallery! In my post, The Treasure Chest I shared…