Gaddo Reflections

I love Christmas and Christmas carols. I do not love snow. So no, I am not dreaming of a white Christmas. Rather, I prefer the deep blue...

Yes, Virginia, not only is there a Santa Claus, but there are also beautiful places all around the world. And they have beautiful people...

One of the ideals that I learned from my parents was to always leave a place better than you found it. Whether it is a job, a community...

Visiting the tortoises was a special treat for us. I love turtles of all kinds, but these guys are my overall favorite. They are so...

Did I ever mention that I love to travel? Yes, of course I mentioned it. Our trip to the Galapagos was an adventure not to be forgotten....

Here is a beauty to brighten your day. Even though mom has been gone for over 20 years, she can still brighten my day! #underwater...

Reef Life – When my parents went to London and Hawaii, I was left behind with the words echoing in my ears, “You wouldn’t enjoy this...

Hey, Daddy! The sun was shining on you that day. It shone on you many days, didn’t it? Dad was a hard worker and did a lot of different...

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,...

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...

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