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June 22, 2021 - A blessed 75. Thank you to Someone above.

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The blog gives full expression to --- life, experiences, impressions, observations, moments, events, places, and people. There's so much to learn, see, and discover. I'm taking this journey and sharing it with you. ( P.S. Except for family pictures and those taken by my daughters, so too the paintings and sketches ... most of the pictures here come from other sources on the internet. If you happen to find yours here and want to remove it, just say so and I will graciously do it for you. Thank you. )
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WRITER'S EZINE October 2, 2014

WRITER'S EZINE October 2, 2014
What a lovely surprise! :-)

WHAT PUTS THE SPARKLE IN YOUR EYE? These things do --- to mine :-)

  • Family, pets Lucky - Buddy - Maxie & Miko, nature, roses, blue skies, sunrise & sunset, full moon and starlit nights, ice cream, pasta, cappuccino, sketches, books, music, life & learning, good friendships, soul mate, pals & buddies, my little odd-looking garden and the solitary indian tree standing just next to my little house.

GOD'S GIFT TO A PROUD MOTHER

GOD'S GIFT TO A PROUD MOTHER
Three gems of my life. One's sons and daughters are always tops on a mother's list. You'll know this when you get to be a parent yourself someday.

Happy New Year 2018!!

Happy New Year 2018!!
Family above all! :-) New Year's lunch at the Manila Pen Jan. 02, 2018

Merry Christmas 2018 ...and a Happy New Year 2019!

Merry Christmas 2018 ...and a Happy New Year 2019!

At 71 (June 2017)... can't be feeling so blessed! Dear God, thank you!

At 71 (June 2017)... can't be feeling so blessed! Dear God, thank you!

At 70 - June 22, 2016, with the loves of my life.

At 70 - June 22, 2016, with the loves of my life.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! JANUARY 01, 2015

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! JANUARY 01, 2015
A visit to Christine and Daniel's new home.

Welcoming the New Year 2013

Welcoming the New Year 2013

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 2013 - Oakwood.. a tradition

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 2013 - Oakwood.. a tradition

Happy New Year 2012 :-)

Happy New Year 2012 :-)

December 24, 2012 - Christmas Eve

December 24, 2012 - Christmas Eve

Sonya's Garden, Tagaytay.

Sonya's Garden, Tagaytay.
An extended birthday celebration of youngest daughter, May 29, 2012

Singapore, Feb 24 2012

Singapore, Feb 24 2012

CHRISTMAS 2011 - Oakwood

CHRISTMAS 2011 - Oakwood

Greeting the New Year with my pet dog Lucky :-)

Greeting the New Year with my pet dog Lucky :-)

CHRISTMAS 2010

CHRISTMAS 2010

At the warehouse mart. March 27, 2011

At the warehouse mart. March 27, 2011
Yeah, you push.... I cruise! :-)

Twin hearts! :-)

Twin hearts! :-)

Who sez we can't be friends?! :)

Who sez we can't be friends?! :)
Maxie the youngest of three dogs.. and Miko the King Cat sharing a mattress on the floor on a cold night.

My child now grown into a woman and bride.

My child now grown into a woman and bride.

Wedding day, October 12, 2010

Wedding day, October 12, 2010

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT THE OAKWOOD, May 01 2010

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT THE OAKWOOD, May 01 2010
Such a wonderful moment for us all. Wasn't it said that -- 'life is full of things that take your breath away..'. This was one such moment. :-)

MY FAMILY HOLIDAY ON BORACAY ISLAND, February 2010

MY FAMILY HOLIDAY ON BORACAY ISLAND, February 2010
Another of Christine's bagfull of surprises for her family.

4 CHEERS TO 2009 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

4 CHEERS TO 2009 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! - Linden Suites, December 24, 2009

MERRY CHRISTMAS! - Linden Suites, December 24, 2009
Christmas is spelled F-A-M-I-L-Y and L-O-V-E !!

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2008

Oct 12 2008 - :-) Moving on .. with hope and faith in our God.

Oct 12 2008 - :-) Moving on .. with hope and faith in our God.

GOODBYE TO 2007

GOODBYE TO 2007
Christmas Eve and Saying goodbye to sad memories of 2007. Farewell to a husband and father.

The Four STEEL MAGNOLIAS

The Four STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Dec. 24 2007 - Smiling through the tears. Dear Santa, send us love this Christmas.

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A Hobby Can Lead To Self-Discovery

A Hobby Can Lead To Self-Discovery
This may not be your typical fashion sketch .. but am having fun with it. I guess that's what really matters. :-)

Designing is a hobby enjoyed with pleasure :-)

Designing is a hobby enjoyed with pleasure :-)

Ah!! This is how I rest my mind from the day's 'hustle n bustle' :-)

Ah!! This is how I rest my mind from the day's 'hustle n bustle' :-)

A relaxing day just sketching. :-)

A relaxing day just sketching. :-)

LIFE IS SOMETHING LIKE THIS...

LIFE IS SOMETHING LIKE THIS...
A multi-colored dress crowding each other vieing for your attention. It's okay just as long as you wear the dress and not having the dress wear you. So much like life, take it where you want it to go.

Landscape painted in watercolor

Landscape painted in watercolor
The greatest adventure is doing what you thought you couldn't do.

Adventure in watercolor painting

Adventure in watercolor painting
How will you know if you don't try.

ODE TO A TREE

ODE TO A TREE
"A tree that looks at God all day and lifts its leafy arms to pray.."

Trees by the Meadows

Trees by the Meadows
Nature is always a lovely subject for a sketch. I thought of taking my sketch pad on my morning walks...but that wouldn't be exercise, would it? :-)

This is where I want to be -- and why my sketches have this theme. :-)

This is where I want to be -- and why my sketches have this theme. :-)

Nature restores our inner peace and balance. :-)

Nature restores our inner peace and balance. :-)

BOULDER PATH

BOULDER PATH
All the roads we travel in life are strewn with stones, rocks, and boulders of challenges. But strewn our way by a wise God, they serve a definite purpose -- to help us grow in strength, courage, knowledge, hope, and faith.

THE JAGGED ROAD OF LIFE

THE JAGGED ROAD OF LIFE
This poster I love a lot. Rugged path alongside beauty - is what life is all about. There's even more beauty around you if you look hard enough. And don't forget the beauty in your soul.

TREE OF LIFE

TREE OF LIFE
Colorful, magical - a brilliant mix of experiences, moods, memories. Your tree will either flourish or wither away, that is all up to you.

Thank you, Snapping Panda :-)

Thank you, Snapping Panda :-)
Sashin sure knows how to make people smile. She gave me my biggest smile today! :-)

Thank you to 'On Being Pramoda'

Thank you to 'On Being Pramoda'
We know that a blog comes alive with visits and warm messages from wonderful bloggers. We have a wonderful blog world.

Thanks, Pramoda! :-)

Thanks, Pramoda! :-)
This is what the blog world is all about. Friends!!

MIKO the king cat

MIKO the king cat
king of his turf...our house. :-) Loves sleeping on beds and mattresses.

LUCKY - yes we are for having her

LUCKY - yes we are for having her
she's a lady. She loves sitting on our laps and belly rubs. A dog is a man's best friend true. I look into Lucky's eyes and see how much she loves me.. even if at times am unlovable.

MAXIE - affectionate clown

MAXIE - affectionate clown
she's the playful nimble one. Loves chasing after water bubbles in the kiddie pool.

BUDDY - poker-faced macho breed

BUDDY - poker-faced macho breed
he's the cool MACHO. But a softie when it comes to petting. He'll nudge very close for more.

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