Category Archives: Authentic Self

We are family!


We ARE Family! Aren’t we? Times change, manners change – however the need to pass important items down to the next generation never changes. Celebrations typically have one thing in common; they gather people who are related in some way … Continue reading

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The perfect age is now – stepping into 60


As I look at this photograph above of my sweet Dad and myself – I see so much in the actual photograph.  We are celebrating a new year, at my brother (Gary) and sister-in-law’s new home (Cindy).  The clock on … Continue reading

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Fearless Pursuit

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CAbi’s Fearless Fall Fashion Preview and Luncheon was held at Dad Miller Golf Course in Anaheim, California today and I was lucky enough to be invited. For those folks that have not heard yet of CAbi – CAbi is a … Continue reading

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Make-up awareness


Recently I was invited by a good friend to attend an event at a new store opening. She is a makeup artist and wanted to update my look. As we age sometimes we forget to replace and change out our … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Path


It’s a new year; 2017 and for many like myself a new start. The photo above represents “path” it was taken on our honeymoon in Bora Bora. I see the new year as a path, a journey to continue exploring … Continue reading

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New beginnings


This Christmas will be the first Christmas without my mother; she passed away in February 2016. The holidays are rough without her and we are trying new traditions this year. Although the three of us kids are still grieving  – … Continue reading

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Santa Claus is coming to town – or Memories from my Dad’s Rotary Christmas Party


As a child between the years of 1960 to 1971, once a year my Dad would take us kids to his inclusive Rotary Club Annual Holiday Luncheon.  We would celebrate and eat lunch with the all the members of the … Continue reading

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Photo journal – Thankful


2016 – Trabuco Canyon, California  Thanksgiving Day  1976 – Anaheim, California  My immediate family 

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A well planned wedding


It does not matter the color scheme….. It does not matter what is served for dinner…. What does matter is the love between the bride and the groom – three weeks ago my son married the woman of his dreams. … Continue reading

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Life evolves


One of my most proudest moments is when my son, Cameron graduated from UCLA in 2006. Continue reading

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