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the world as I see it through rose-tinted glasses

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  • Today’s Sunrise & Rainbow: A November 21, 2024 Reflection

    This morning, I planned a walk by the beach to catch the sunrise. But life, as it often does, had other plans. As I approached the wharf, the rain began to fall, so I rushed to seek shelter under a Talisay tree. Yet, as I thought of how the rain…

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  • Passiflora

    I found this beautiful flower while out walking in the neighborhood. I’m not sure if it’s Blue Passion Flower (Passiflora Caerulea) because it lacks blue…

  • Isla Naburot Sunrise in Photos

    As mentioned in this post, Isla Naburot is a photographer’s paradise.  It offers scenic views of the islands and the seas, uniquely rustic accommodations, and a…

  • Beautiful sunsets need cloudy skies

    Sunset, Plantation Bay, Paulo Coelho quotes, Sunset quotes

  • Oblivious

    A Eurasian tree sparrow, Passer montanus, remains oblivious to my presence as I admired it from afar. Locally, we call it maya. It’s quite common…