Thoughts, Tales, and Whatnot

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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  • Cebu: Surfin’ Ribs

    The ambiance:  Casual open-air dining. What I had:  I ordered Pete’s Ribs, which was described in their menu as hearty pork richly seasoned with select…

  • Monarch Butterfly on a Purple Coneflower

    This photo was taken in New York’s Battery Park.  I was there the summer of 2012 and was amazed with its garden.  It was my…