My daughter shares her life mantra through photographs. You're going to love this post! Forgive those who have hurt you. Let go. Ask for forgiveness from those you have hurt. Travel to destinations you’ve never planned to see. Don’t ever let yourself get too comfortable.
Cayucos: A Refreshing Travel Excursion
Have you ever felt like a frayed rope about ready to snap? If so, you might need a travel excursion to a picturesque place. Recently, some of the women in my family ventured to Cayucos, California for a weekend trip full of rest and relaxation. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
Save the World One Painting at a Time
This post features my daughter's idea for merging her passion for painting with her desire to change the world: What is your passion? What is your dream? When I was a little girl, I wanted to save the world. I didn’t know what that even meant at the time, but somehow I knew that it …
Leoness Vineyard Part II
This is the second post about the Leoness Vineyard in Temecula California. You can read the first post by accessing this link:Â Leoness Vineyard, Temecula Wine Country. I wanted to post a few more photos of this amazing place and the delectable food. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
The Treasures of Family
Easter was a wonderful day spent with family and a couple of our close friends. We milled in and outside of my parents’ home, warmed by the sun that danced upon the green Leona Valley hills of my childhood home. I noted the simple, rich moments through the lens of my camera. My brother lifted …
Searching for the Meaning of Life
My daughter's post really got me thinking about what is truly important. I think you will enjoy her honest reflections: Last night, I watched the Tree of Life. It fascinates me how a movie can have the ability to see into your soul. I’ve been thinking a lot about my future, lately, and what I want …
True Confessions Of A Creative Eclectic
An outdoor enthusiast/artist/video production company owner shares his delightful story of how JoDee Luna's term, creative eclectic, helped him to identify his affliction: Where was I when they passed out the roadmaps to creative success? If that happened in Art School, I missed it because I was in the other building learning about statistics, debits …
I Am Beautiful?
The following post is written by my daughter, Elya. I find her perspective quite interesting and challenging: This poem is about aging and how, as women, we can be extremely harsh on our bodies as they change and go through what is a very natural part of life.Also, how we will do everything in our …
I Remember China with Love: Zhou Zhuang Water Village
A youthful traveler reminisces about her time in Zhou Zhuang Water Village, China. You will love her photographs and short reflections: I remember Zhou Zhuang Water Village with its winding canals and bridges made of ancient stone. READ THE POST... http://refrainfromtheidentical.com/?p=8125
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