What a beautiful day today with spring just around the corner! The weather’s been amazing, and the pool looks so inviting I just want to dive right in. But since it’s still early morning, I’ll stick to my gym routine for now… even though that water’s seriously calling my name!

My painting COASTAL POPPIES

I went to Italy two years ago, and honestly, if I hadn’t traveled there, I would have never known how many beautiful places exist in that country. The people in Italy are so friendly, and the culture there is so different.

I recently went on what has become an annual road trip to Central Florida with a couple of photography buddies. While we visit mostly the same locations each year, we're always looking for new places to include. Lake Apopka is close to Orlando.

Just a little reminder to keep going. Even when today feels hard, better days are coming.

Tried my hand at making a hearty veggie stew today fresh, flavorful, and full of love! Nothing beats the joy of cooking from scratch and I'm proud of how it turned out

Mid-April in DC, where tulips bloom and every sunrise feels like magic. Living in the moment, one petal and one view at a time.

Downtown Sarasota is a beautiful sight both during the day and at night

Grief。。。。。。
Losing my dad was, and still is, the most heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, and deeply painful loss of my life.
I was only four years old when he passed, and though I didn’t fully understand death then, I grew up feeling the empty space where his presence should have been.

Some days, it’s the simple things that feel the best, a swim, a little fun, and some quiet time just watching the waves and soaking in the sea breeze. I didn’t need anything more. Just being by the ocean brought me a sense of calm and clarity again.

Totally enchanted by the Palace of Fine Arts today! There’s just something so magical about this place, the stunning architecture, the peaceful reflections, and that feeling like you’ve stepped into a dream. San Francisco, you never fail to amaze me.

We had a wonderful 14 days in Spain, visiting Madrid, Seville and Malaga, with day trips from Madrid to Segovia, from Seville to Cordoba, and from Malaga to Granada and Caminito Del Rey. We loved all of them, but Seville was our favorite.

One of my favorite birds to photograph is the wild turkey. There's nothing like hearing the gobbling and drumming of a tom in the spring. Here are a few different gobblers I photographed recently

Sometimes all you need are the loved ones you have around you in order for you to feel better. It is never a dull moment with my girls, and I appreciate every moment I get to spend with them, because life is too short to live bored.