Tag Archives: Happiness

We Drove To Heaven

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Island Traveler

Winter Break Wednesday, we drove to heaven away from people and everything that is negative, angry, depressing, toxic. It was the perfect family road trip. The Sun was out. The Sky so clear. It was just us marveling the glorious … Continue reading →

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Where Was I At This Time

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Island Traveler

Can’t really go anywhere. Traveling is but a past teasing the heart to dream, crave, wish. Sanity and joy elusive yet no matter, an exhilarating thrill to constantly chase. Stories interconnect. Stories relived to make sense of today and bring … Continue reading →

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Choosing Joy for Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Island Traveler

The best Christmas Trees are not the ones we’ve seen on magazines, Instagram or store windows but the ones we made from scratch out of love and happiest of moments with family. This year, no more Christmas Tree lighting by … Continue reading →

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Holiday Truck

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Island Traveler

Has anyone notice how time and seasons has been rushing to end this year? It’s very easy to miss family traditions and the beautiful moments they bring. So, I’m stepping on the breaks and maxing out the the last months … Continue reading →

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The Golden Hour

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Island Traveler

Between the fog and the scary unknown is a fleeting magical moment of hope, clarity and peace, The Golden Hour. Driving coastal HWY 1, we were greeted by an increasingly dense fog that seemed to have swallowed the ocean whole. … Continue reading →

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Sand, Surf and BBQ Sandwich

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Island Traveler

Life is too short not to go where the heart is most happy and free. So, today we are taking a short roadtrip to the beach for some sand, surf and Vietnamese Pork BBQ sandwich. Finding time for yourself and … Continue reading →

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WHO WILL BE THE NEXT 100,000 DEAD AMERICA?

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Island Traveler

The quiescence of COVID-19 post Summer Surge is over. New cases are starting to pick-up again as people resume life with less restrictions and caution. Both COVID-19 and Flu test combo swabs started last week. I swabbed two patients myself. … Continue reading →

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Fall Wreath, Something Old, Something New

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Island Traveler

The old wreath of spiky greens and rusty pine cones hangs on our door all year round. We bought it one post Christmas clearance from Target. Last night, my wife and I went to Michaels and got some berries and … Continue reading →

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Fall Is Here But

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Island Traveler

Fall is here but do we see it? Fall is here but do we feel it? Fall is here but do we taste it? Fall is here but are we moved and inspired by it? Or are the events and … Continue reading →

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FALL in LOVE with your LIFE

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Island Traveler

It took pain, anxiety and sadness for me to realize I needed to be kind to myself. In this world, our happiness will not be given easily. In fact, people will find a way to take it. So, today care … Continue reading →

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What’s Next For California?

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Island Traveler

For the past 5 days, Californians are seeing a unnatural phenomenon like they are in planet Mars. Eerie, creepy, apocalyptic are just some of the words that best describes it. In places where the wildfires are actually burning homes and … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Time In San Francisco

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Island Traveler

There was a time San Francisco is a city of welcoming smiles, positivity and endless fun. It was the perfect weekend escape and getaway. It was home away from home. So, today, there will be no COVID-19 nor hundreds of … Continue reading →

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