Category Archives: Inspiration

COVID-19 Essential Frontliners Our Lives Matter

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Island Traveler

Surpassing 500,000 deaths worldwide with more than 10 million confirmed cases, the terror of COVID-19 continues as the world reopens with the pandemic still out of control. Among the dead are Nurses, Doctors, EMS personnels, Police Officers, Cashiers, Store Workers, … Continue reading →

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On Christmas Day

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Island Traveler

On Christmas Day, we braved Winter’s cold for our family Christmas picture. It was a crazy idea but the beach always brought us the happiest of memories. The water felt like ice but we managed to smile and say, “Brrrrrr.” … Continue reading →

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Typhoon Haiyan Hits Home

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Island Traveler

Finally, I was able to reach to my mom and dad yesterday. Thank God they are okay. My mom told me that part of our roof was blown off and it’s flooding inside the house. She’s been having a hard time sleeping … Continue reading →

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8 Birthday Wishes

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Island Traveler

Life’s too short not to grant wishes. Days before his Birthday I asked my son, “What do you wish for your Birthday?” With twinkle in his eyes, he replied, “A bike and a Lego toy.” I added, “Anything else? You … Continue reading →

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Giant Boy In Paris

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Island Traveler

He stood like a Giant in Paris, not because he was tall but because he has so much love and happiness in his heart.

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Christmas Reflections

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Island Traveler

Healing All Wounds During Christmas There will always be trials in our lives that will break our hearts. Some of which are too painful that we don’t even know where to begin to pick up the pieces. Me and wife had … Continue reading →

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Creating Happy Jack

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Island Traveler

Creating Jack Inspired by a friend’s work, I decided to make my own Jack-O-Lantern with my son this year. Honestly I was clueless as to how to make one but my friend gave me the basic ideas. She said, “all you … Continue reading →

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Balloon Festival

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Island Traveler

It’s My Birthday Mom Normally my wife would wake up my son for school but this morning it was my son who woke her up. Still with dreamy eyes, my wife heard my son say, “mom wake up, it’s my … Continue reading →

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First Sunrise By The Sea

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Island Traveler

When was the last time you really watched the Sunrise at the beach? If it took you a minute or two to check your memory archives, more likely it’s been awhile. For me, it has been 8 years. That long? … Continue reading →

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Pyramids Of Moody Gardens Galveston

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Island Traveler

This year’s Summer is coming to an end. It has been a fun and adventurous journey for me and my family. We discovered a lot of beautiful places that brought us happiness and inspiration. We made a lot of unforgettable … Continue reading →

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Pier 61 Summer Fishing

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Island Traveler

My wife surprised me and our son by planning a fishing trip at 61st Street Pier in Galveston Island. I’m impressed that she wanted to go outdoors knowing the temperature would be 100 degrees hot that day. We left the house … Continue reading →

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In The Company Of Alligators

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Island Traveler

Nothing can be  more exciting to  a  5-year-old boy than meeting the alligators, discovering nature , finding insects, catching fish and watching the birds in their  barest habitat. So, I decided to spend Father’s Day with my son at the … Continue reading →

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