Gaddo Reflections

I am thankful that I have my mom’s pictures to remind me of my parents’ love. Their love for me and my brothers, their brothers and...

– Hmmmm, I found this interesting quote that links gratefulness to hope by Sam Crabtree, “Gratefulness looks back. Hope looks forward...

I love photos where you can see the sun shining through the water. When you are at a low point and feel the depths of despair, remember...

“Be thankful for everything that happens in your life; it’s all an experience.” ― Roy T. Bennett I am very thankful for all the...

“It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things...

“Sometimes the little things in life mean the most.” ― Ellen Hopkins, Glass So true, couldn’t say it better myself. Those little things...

“When we develop patience, we find that we develop a reserve of calm and tranquility.” Dalai Lama Blue is the color for peace,...

“Sit quietly – be. May you find tranquility in all the little moments of your day.” Anonymous This is a perfect spot to sit quietly and...

Happy Veteran’s Day to all who served. My husband and I were able to see James Taylor and Jackson Browne in concert last night, what a...

“Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.” ― Dalai Lama...

Not holiday trees, but the ones that live in the sea. I am going to borrow a bit from Marcus Aurelius by saying, “Dwell on the beauty of...

I have always taken for granted the beauty of our ocean and our world. I assumed it would always be here. I believed that my...

Pink Sky - We all have bad days, weeks, or what can seem like eternity. One thing I have learned – It is OK not to be OK. When I am not...

Sea Fan Garden - “Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The...

Angel Fish – When asked if the glass is half full or half empty, the goofy optimist says, “Why don’t we fill it up?” Yep, that’s me. ...

“Every sunset is an opportunity to reset.” ― Richie Norton. Of course, the same could be said for each sunrise, too. I was once called...

Mom and Dad loved working on the reefs and teaching scuba diving to hundreds of students. I saw a saying that went something like,”...

I began this journey a year ago and have really enjoyed sharing my family’s photos and creations. I hope this is a spot of positivity...

You will see several versions of this same sunset – mom took several shots and I like them all. Some of my favorite memories are those...

What a beautiful ending to mom’s day all those years ago. She was able to capture the moment and I know that she, like me now, was in...