Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Diversity is America’s super power. Joe Biden US Congressional Building, Washington D.C. Last week’s election, a tsunami by the way for the Democrats, came with many firsts. New Mexico elected their first Native American governor, and Georgia elected their first black governor; both women. The first Muslim senator was elected in Michigan, and New Hampshire... Continue Reading →
Hold out your hands to feel the luxury of sunbeams. Helen Keller Gordes, Provence, France 🇫🇷
Lassen Volcanic National Park, located in Northeastern California, is one of the least visited national parks among California’s nine national parks, but is every bit as beautiful and interesting as the state’s more popular parks. Lassen receives about 450,000 visitors annually compared to Yosemite National Park which receives about 4 million. However, we noticed license... Continue Reading →
The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. Jacques Cousteau Cabrillo National Monument, CA
I have one more post from our Europe trip to share, but this week I’m taking a break from that to show some of the stunning autumn scenes we’ve enjoyed around Oregon and beyond. Autumn is a glorious time of year with its vast array of vibrant and brilliant shades of red, yellow, gold and... Continue Reading →
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. Native American Proverb Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Every breeze in nature carries a message of calm. Unknown Northern California Coast
Life is like a volcano; we can rise from the ashes and create beauty. Kristen Reed Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
Everything ends this way in France - everything. Weddings, christenings, duels, burials, swindlings, diplomatic affairs - everything is a pretext for a good dinner. Jean Anouilh
