Posted on September 30, 2007

Today Alex (my nephew) and Tracy are celebrating their ONE year anniversary! Congratulations!!! Alex’s Mom and I conspired and prepared a surprise coffee table book for them. My sister and her husband are driving to Seattle now. What a surprise it will be!

Happy Anniversary!

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*pictures were taken by Vladimir P.; all post-processing done by me.





Posted on September 27, 2007

Having lived in America for such a long time, at times, even the best of us tend to forget how it is to live in a place where human beings are deprived not only of their rights, food and dignity, but of their very lives; when they are forced to act like animals just to survive another day. At times it is good to stop and reflect on all the things and freedoms that we, as Americans, are blessed with and take for granted when most of humanity struggles to survive through another day, seeing their loved ones fade away through famines, violence and other forces that only human beings can inflict on each other.

It is said that a picture can say a thousand words. If it is so, then, if you visit these sites, you will be able to hear more than that, and things that cannot be spoken. While looking reflect on what you have, thank God that you have been born into freedom, cherish it, use it for the good, and pray for those who suffer.

http://www.tomstoddart.com/

http://www.jamesnachtwey.com/





Posted on September 23, 2007

So, this time I will actually be a day ahead with my congratulations. It is so much better than being late.
Tomorrow is Anna’s (my sister’s) birthday. Anna is a beautiful, talented and extraordinary woman. She has been through so many things in life, and yet always managed to have a sparkle in her eyes, a smile on her face, and a great sense of humor; and she always looks radiant. She is a mother of 5, a wife, and, of course, a daughter and a wonderful sister.
Happy Birthday, Anna!

May you live a long life
Full of gladness and health,
With a pocket full of gold
As the least of you wealth.
May the dreams you hold dearest,
Be those which come true,
The kindness you spread,
Keep returning to you.
(an Irish blessing)


Anna is on the left

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Look for her in the middle
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Anna (on the right) with Vera
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On her wedding day
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Posted on September 23, 2007

On the day when Demetrye took me out on a picnic we decided to take a short drive around the area and see what we could find. We passed by a barn and I said: “Wow! that would be a great place to take some photos.” But since we drove passed it I did not want to ask Demetrye to turn around so I could take a few shots. As wonderful as he is, he actually insisted that we do. He told me that he could already imagine how great the pictures are going to look (he is just that awesome). So, we turned around, and I can tell you that it turned out to be a great decision (thank you, darling!). The colors make my heart sing. See for yourself.

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