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Sunset at Ocean Shores

Just out the window as I write, the sun is setting and for the second day in a row, I am treated to a spectacular sunset!  Here are some pictures Rick took of yesterday's sunset: And here is the photo I just took of Rick in the garden.  If you [...]

2010-05-23T05:49:29-07:00May 23rd, 2010|Uncategorized|

Shell Heaven!

We wake up early, have coffee, go shell hunting at low tide (6:32 am low tide), find gems, do yoga on the beach, have breakfast, admire our gems.  Here is Linda at sunrise this morning: This is such a short stay for me  (I leave tomorrow on a 1:30 pm [...]

2010-05-16T02:25:01-07:00May 16th, 2010|Uncategorized|

Sanibel Island, Florida

Yes, I am here in Sanibel Island with Linda Talley.  She rented a beautiful cottage here on the beach and invited me to join her for a few days.  How lucky am I?  It is really beautiful here.  I feel guilty blogging because at this moment  I should be out [...]

2010-05-14T21:45:13-07:00May 14th, 2010|nature|

Ode to My Mother

I have been leading up to this blog about my mother.  How does one write about one's mother?  Especially when she is a complex character of mythical proportions!  Especially when her death is still fresh on my mind.  An old Sicilian saying comes to mind: "La ferita e sempre fresca." [...]

2010-05-10T02:22:26-07:00May 10th, 2010|Family|

Family Album: Mothers

I have a bonanza of photos to share!  My all time favorite is that of Grandmother (Mamma 'Nto) and  Grandfather Licata with all their 10 children, including my mom (standing, third from your left) late 1940's: And here is dad's mom, Mamma 'No (short for Onofria Terrana Brunogallo) with my [...]

2010-05-09T23:29:36-07:00May 9th, 2010|Uncategorized|
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