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Picture of the day -Through the window

Gratitude Moment: Today I am grateful for the little things.

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Sunset over San Bernardino

Gratitude Moment: Tonight I am grateful that we can observe the city of San Bernardino from a different angle and appreciate a glorious sunset. May there be peace and healing…

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How to build backpacks for the homeless – With a lot of help from our friends

Yesterday was assembly day. Twelve of us gathered at our dear friends home in Orange County to finally put the 100 backpacks for the homeless together. From start to finish, it took us just over two hours of our time, … Continue reading

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Update on homeless kits and working on some future travel plans

Sunday, November 8th ~ Arrowbear Lake Sun streams through the windows this morning. Only a few short days ago we embraced a torrential rain followed with a dusting of snow. My mind went immediately to those who were out in … Continue reading

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Monkey Business

These little guys just kept creeping up in my pictures. Hope you don’t mind that I share a sampling with you…

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Myanmar Market

What if you were suddenly dropped down inside a culture quite contrasting to your own? You don’t speak the language, the money is foreign to you, people look and sound different. Everything is colorful, noisy, and fragrant. You see smiling … Continue reading

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Picture of the Day ~ White Temple, Wat Rong Kuhn

Chiang Rai, Thailand ~ More a labor of love, than a money-maker, the artist Chalermchai Kositpipat has used his own funds to create this visual masterpiece. This is a place of worship, but also an artistic creation. Instead of the … Continue reading

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Picture of the Day ~ Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkhon Khiri

This imposing staircase is located in Phrae, Thailand. GRATITUDE MOMENT: Today I am grateful for differences. Each place we have had the pleasure of visiting has opened our eyes to an ever-changing variety of art, culture, food, money, transportation, vegetation, political and … Continue reading

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Faces of the children of Thailand

It has been almost two years since we explored the highlights of Thailand. It is a mystical country with ancient history. Enormous Buddha statues can be found everywhere, mostly sitting, but some of the largest are reclining. Stupas dot the … Continue reading

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Crater Lake National Park

If ever there was a crown jewel for the state of Oregon, it would have to be Crater Lake. Crystal clear deep blue water, towering cliffs, a mysterious island in the shape of a wizards cap, rock formations that mimic … Continue reading

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