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Grateful for each precious breath

New chapter begins

May 15, 2021

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Free of things not meant for me

A joyful new path

March 13, 2021

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One of my favorite Thurgood Marshall quotes seems fitting, today, in the light of the stunning mob-violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021: 

"Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because

this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on."

Still shaking my head this afternoon after watching the insurrection unfold, along with the continuing fallout and damage to our democracy. It is a dagger to the heart of most Americans to watch a mob storm the Capitol Building during what is normally a peaceful certification of Electoral College votes by Congress. Though I am ashamed that American citizens chose to become domestic terrorists, I am proud that Members of the House and Senate returned to the floor to do their part in what historically has been a “peaceful transfer of power.” I am grateful that more people were not harmed or killed. The loss of one life is one life too many.

**

Having lived through 9-11 in Washington, D.C. — when Al-Qaeda murdered thousands of innocent people on U.S. soil — I along with other citizens of D.C., gladly endured massive security, for years, to keep both people and U.S. Government Institutions safe. I have a pit in my stomach, as I write this, after watching security at the Capitol crumble so easily under the mass of  “American” insurrectionists. That beautiful building is a symbol of what we as Americans stand for. The United States is the most powerful nation – and democracy – on earth. What happened? I am heartsick, but confident that this question will be answered, and corrective steps taken . . . but at what cost?

**

As I sit here, still immersed in this news on a Saturday afternoon, I am heartbroken that we have come to this place, and concerned about what comes next from potential future terrorist acts (foreign and domestic). Will there be more violence and loss of precious lives? I have worked in journalism and politics my entire career (most of it spent in D.C.) and “there was a day” when our elected officials worked together to find common ground on behalf of the American people. I was there. I worked for Members of Congress who respectfully debated, reached across the aisle, worked together, and then had a beer together at the end of the day, “even when they strenuously disagreed.” We can disagree on issues and still fight for what we believe in “together.” Sometimes we win. Sometimes we lose. But we must respectfully, peacefully, legally, continue the fight for what we believe in within the norms of government and society. We must find our way back from the abyss.

**

On the morning after Inauguration Day, January 2017, I marched with tens of thousands of other peaceful protesters in Washington to make a stand for my core beliefs and issues on which I have worked for decades. I vowed to respectfully, peacefully, legally work on behalf of those beliefs and issues during the next four years. If you want to make change (or as in the case of the past four years, to “defend”), you “persuade” and you “vote.” If it is the will of the people, hopefully, your candidate will win in the next election. I swore an oath "that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic . . ." as the holder of a Security Clearance, while working in the U.S. House of Representatives, at the White House and the Pentagon. I love this country, our constitution, and democracy, as do most Americans. Though the events of January 6 are stunning, frightening, and devastating, we "all" — Democrats, Republicans and Independents — must work together, in good faith, to find common ground and compromise during the next four years. The alternative is just not acceptable or sustainable for a strong democracy.

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Clawing, climbing toward the light

Seeking joy and peace

May 3, 2020

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Heart filled with melancholy

Beats, beats wistfully

April 19, 2020

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Followed by the first breath of Spring

Reawakened soul

February 9, 2020

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To travel the path of dreams

Summon the courage

February 2, 2020

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Venturing into the future

Owning my whole truth

January 26, 2020

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Grief and joy can coexist

In a broken heart

January 19, 2020

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Remember to feed your soul

Live, love passions

January 12, 2020

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Causes enormous changes

One thing at a time

January 5, 2020

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Seek windows of light and love

Embrace emotions

October 27, 2019

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Who you'll meet along the way

Many surprises

October 20, 2019

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Exhale the changing seasons

Soak up the beauty

October 6, 2019

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Rich with possibility

Filled with gratitude

September 22, 2019

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Grateful for another day

Another sunset

September 15, 2019

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Venture forth to far off lands

Nurture heart and soul

September 8, 2019

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Cool breezes and falling leaves

Autumn is coming

September 1, 2019

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What you don't hear speaks volumes

Silence is telling

August 25, 2019

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Make you so you and me, me

Revel in the quirks

August 18, 2019

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Wondering, you see it too?

Sending you much love

August 11, 2019

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Universe will unite us

Trust in the magic

August 4, 2019

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Grateful for life's lovely gifts

Never judge value

July 28, 2019

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Silently stalks and breaks hearts

Stay strong and move on

July 21, 2019

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To see, to say, to feel . . . be

Waste not precious time

July 14, 2019

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Push to the edge of limits

Success will be yours

July 7, 2019

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Stealthy love, silent, unseen

Tattooed on my heart

June 30, 2019

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The past informs the future

Embrace the lessons

June 23, 2019

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2019/6/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2019---vibes-25-of-52 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 14:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2019 - Vibes #24 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2019/6/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2019---vibes-24-of-52 I miss you today

And all the days of my life

Will always love you

June 16, 2019

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Pause and ponder with wonder

Live a joyful life

June 9, 2019

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One of the biggest lessons I have learned, as I grow older . . . is “not to hold back.”

Every moment we get in this life is precious, as are the people, animals, passions, and creations that we hold most dear.

We are not assured of any moment beyond this one. Make the most of it.

No regrets . . . ever. 
 

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Felt God gazing down at me

Secure in that love

June 2, 2019

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Pipe dreams fade, forever gone

Lessons earned and learned

May 21, 2019

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2019/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2019---vibes-21-of-52 Sun, 26 May 2019 14:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2019 - Vibes #20 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2019/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2019---vibes-18-of-52 Breathe and move through it

When rejection makes you bleed

Joy always returns

May 18, 2019

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2019/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2019---vibes-18-of-52 Sun, 19 May 2019 14:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2019 - Vibes #19 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2019/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2019---vibes-19-of-52 All love starts with self-love

Say it, I love you so much

Me, myself and I

May 12, 2019

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2019/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2019---vibes-19-of-52 Sun, 12 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2019 - Vibes #18 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2019/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2019---vibes-181-of-52 Life's little treasures

Sunshine, flowers and green grass

Filled with gratitude

May 5, 2019

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To what comes next in this life

Possibility

April 28, 2019

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It was over, forever

A new beginning

April 21, 2019

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Waiting for the birth of Spring

Sunshine, blooms and new growth

April 14, 2019

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Adventure awaits us

Embrace the unknown

April 7, 2019

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Thinking of you right now

You, thinking of me?

March 30, 2019

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Calm the mind, answers emerge

One by one by one

March 23, 2019

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Uncanny connection

Believe in magic

March 17, 2019

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Siren song to depths within

Creative magic

March 10, 2019

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Nothing can stop what's ahead

Embrace the future

March 3, 2019

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On the path to destiny

My legacy

February 24, 2019

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2019/2/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2019---vibes-8-of-52 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2019 - Vibes #7 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2019/2/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2019---vibes-7-of-52 The key to success

Focus, follow through, finish

First small step today

February 17, 2019

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Bodies and souls blend as one

Eternal lovers

February 10, 2019

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Unseen, they impart goodness

Trust and be open

February 3, 2019

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No more sleepwalking through life

Embrace each moment

January 27, 2019

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Excited about what's next

Surprises coming

January 20, 2019

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Breathe deep, see, hear, smell, taste, touch

One with all senses

January 13, 2019

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Embrace joy, sorrow, love, life

Nothing guaranteed

January 6, 2019

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365 new days

Opportunities!

December 31, 2018 (11:59 PM)

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Far more than what you receive

Happy Holidays!

December 24, 2018

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Grateful for this day, this life

Lovely tomorrow

December 16, 2018

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Embrace each experience

Miracles happen

December 9, 2018

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So grateful for this day

Make the most of it

December 2, 2018

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Max adds so much joy to life

I love him so much

November 25, 2018

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Two souls joined this life and next

Bound through thick and thin

September 30, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/9/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-40-of-52 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #39 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/9/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-39-of-52 So many moments

Woven together in life

Gorgeous tapestry

September 23, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/9/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-39-of-52 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #38 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/9/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-38-of-52 A small word:  goodbye

Closes a chapter in life

Complex emotions

September 16, 2018

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Avoid living in the past

Lessons learned, onward

September 9, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/9/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-37-of-52 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #36 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/9/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-36-of-52 No regrets ever

No wishes what could have been

Squeeze joy from sorrow

September 2, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/9/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-36-of-52 Sun, 02 Sep 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #35 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/8/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-35-of-52 Don't let fear kill dreams

Deep, deep breath and take the plunge

Success can be yours

August 26, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/8/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-35-of-52 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #34 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/8/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-34-of-52 Waning summer days

Embrace each joy-filled moment

Fall delights coming

August 19, 2018

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Sipping cold, cold minty tea

What more could I ask?

August 12, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/8/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-33-of-52 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #32 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/8/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-31-of-52 My wish for today

A lifetime of summer days

Such a lovely dream

August 5, 2018

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Melts on waning summer day

Sweet, simple pleasure

July 29, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/7/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-32-of-52 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #30 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/7/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-30-of-52 Keep your eyes open

Oh such gorgeous surprises

Seize every one

July 22, 2018

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Amazing sights you will see

The little things count

July 15, 2018

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Small things make me so happy

Living this moment

July 8, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/7/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-28-of-52 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #27 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/7/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-27-of-52 Smile, talk, listen, hug

Buh-bye social media

Living in the flesh

July 1, 2018

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Summer, the hare, races by

Not enough beach days

June 24, 2018

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Stop talking, soak in silence

Rejuvenation

June 17, 2018

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Often taken for granted

Drink up for good health

June 10, 2018

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Anticipate their sweetness

Seasonal delights

June 3, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/6/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-23-of-52 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #22 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-22-of-52 Such a tiny frog

One with its environment

Beautiful treasure

May 27, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-22-of-52 Sun, 27 May 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #21 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-21-of-52 What a big surprise

Milk rolls across the table

History, move on

May 20, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-21-of-52 Sun, 20 May 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #20 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-20-of-52 Mama loves babies

Babies love and adore Mom

Truly unique love

May 13, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-20-of-52 Sun, 13 May 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #19 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-19-of-52 Soft cool spray of waves

Wind whipping across my face

Mind's eye Italy

May 6, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/5/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-19-of-52 Sun, 06 May 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #18 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/4/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-18-of-52 Don't miss out on life

Procrastination kills dreams

Small daily steps rock

April 29, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/4/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-18-of-52 Sun, 29 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #17 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/4/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-17-of-52 A vast horizon

Opportunities abound

Thankful for each one

April 22, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/4/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-17-of-52 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #16 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/4/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-16-of-52 Winky winky dink

Winter gone in a blink blink

Look at all the pink

April 15, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/4/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-16-of-52 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT New Podcast: NASW Social Work Talks Launched March 6, 2018 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/4/new-podcast-nasw-social-work-talks-launched-march-6-2018 Pre-Taping Discussion For New Podcast, NASW Social Work Talks, Launching March 2018. © National Association of Social WorkersPre-Taping Discussion For New Podcast, NASW Social Work Talks, Launching March 2018. © National Association of Social Workers Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Writer/Interviewer for newly launched Podcast 'Social Work Talks' - for my client National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Have a listen . . . Wonderful Association, does fabulous work!

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Winter overstayed welcome

Craving warm breezes

April 8, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/4/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-15-of-52 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #14 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/4/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-14-of-52 Ode to snow: Be Gone!

You are so pretty and bright

Spring is my best friend

April 1, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/4/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-14-of-52 Sun, 01 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #13 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/3/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-14-of-52 Sit still, speak no words

Roar of silence deafening

Calm heart, mind, soul

March 25, 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/3/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-14-of-52 Sun, 25 Mar 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #12 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/3/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-13-of-52 Spring is here at last

Blooms dance on gentle breezes

A heart filled with joy

March 20, 2018

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"Today" is the first official day of Spring - March 20, 2018!

For The Record: I am daydreaming in my Haiku. It is raining, snowing, and cold, cold, cold.

Patience. Spring will soon arrive!

 

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/3/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-13-of-52 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #11 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/3/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-11-of-52 You are what you eat

Enjoy in moderation

Choose wisely, live long

March 11, 2018

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*Nine Days Until First Day Of Spring - March 20, 2018

 

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/3/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-11-of-52 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 13:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #10 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/3/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-10-of-52 Haiku I love you

You add a bit of delight

To everyday life

March 4, 2018

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*16 Days Until First Day Of Spring - March 20, 2018

 

 

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/3/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-10-of-52 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 14:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #9 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/2/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-9-of-52 Beautiful apple

So important to good health

A very wise choice

February 25, 2018

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*23 Days Until First Day Of Spring - March 20, 2018

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/2/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-9-of-52 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 14:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #8 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/2/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-8-of-52 Deafening silence

Why did we crumble to dust

Answers deep within

February 14, 2018

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This weekend's Vibe #8 a few days early . . . 

In honor of Valentine's Day, an ode to ghosts of relationships long, long past. 

Always carry with you valuable lessons learned.  Never repeat the same mistake twice.

Happy Valentine's Day To All My Friends!

*34 Days Until First Day Of Spring - March 20, 2018

 

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/2/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-8-of-52 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #7 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/2/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-7-of-52 Paint a memory

Imprinted on the mind's eye

Essence of pure joy

February 11, 2018

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*37 Days Until First Day Of Spring - March 20, 2018

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/2/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-7-of-52 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 14:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #6 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/2/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-6-of-52 Raindrops fall softly

Daydreams of walks in sunshine

Spring will soon arrive

February 4, 2018

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*44 Days Until First Day Of Spring - March 20, 2018

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/2/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-6-of-52 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 14:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #5 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/1/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-5-of-52 Reach high for the moon

Live dreams with joyful purpose

Cheat fear and regret

January 28, 2018

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*51 Days Until First Day Of Spring - March 20, 2018

 

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/1/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-5-of-52 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #4 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/1/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-4-of-52 Beautiful silence

Thinking dreaming just being

Thankful for this life

January 21, 2018

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*58 Days Until First Day Of Spring - March 20, 2018

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/1/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-4-of-52 Sun, 21 Jan 2018 15:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes Special Request https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/1/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-special-request Brisk winds chap our ears

Warm hearts beat in raw beauty

The gift of friendship

January 20, 2018

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Photograph Copyright © Rosemary Badame

 

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/1/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-special-request Sun, 21 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #3 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/1/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-3-of-52 Precious, priceless time

Seconds turn to memories

Spend each one wisely

January 14, 2018

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*65 Days Until First Day Of Spring - March 20, 2018

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/1/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-3-of-52 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 18:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #2 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/1/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-2-of-52 Scent of lovely blooms

Now just a sweet memory

New birth soon to come

January 7, 2018

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*72 Days Until First Day Of Spring - March 20, 2018

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/1/i-resolve-to-haiku-resolve-one-haiku-each-week-in-2018---vibes-2-of-52 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 17:00:00 GMT I Resolve To® . . . Haiku Resolve: One Haiku Each Week In 2018 - Vibes #1 Of 52 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/1/haiku-a-week-vibes---1 Mighty Winter roars

Serene powerful beauty

Spring patiently waits

January 1, 2018

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*78 Days Until First Day Of Spring - March 20, 2018

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2018/1/haiku-a-week-vibes---1 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:01:00 GMT No Strings Attached - Haiku https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/12/no-strings-attached---haiku No expectations

Love freely, no strings attached

The right thing to do

December 12, 2017

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/12/no-strings-attached---haiku Tue, 12 Dec 2017 14:00:00 GMT Spring Haiku #2 . . . https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/12/spring-haiku-2 Spring arrives gently

Tulips emerge wistfully

A breath of fresh air

December 9, 2017

#101 Days To Spring 2018

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/12/spring-haiku-2 Sat, 09 Dec 2017 14:00:00 GMT Relationships . . . https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/11/relationships Relationships are fluid like rolling waves in the sea.

Some kiss the shore over and over, for a time, then disappear.

A few evolve, enduring and timeless.

They become sparkling gems dotting wave-splashed sand.

Buffed and beautiful, rainbow-colored bits of precious sea glass.

Treasures forever . . .

November 27, 2017

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Scented blooms ride soft breezes

My heart swells with joy

April 2015

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English Haiku is one of my favorite forms of poetry.

Simple verse, three lines, 5-7-5 syllables, seasonal, often with a nature image.

I wrote this in the Spring of 2015 for a young friend that I have been mentoring. 

No surprise - since I usually begin counting the days to Spring in November - this Haiku is about Spring.

As I write this, just 115 days to the first day of Spring, March 20, 2018 . . .

Thinking about writing a 'Haiku A Day' in 2018. 

Now that would be an enormously fun New Year Resolution for a creative like me!

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/11/spring Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:00:00 GMT If I Am Silent . . . https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/11/if-i-am-silent "IF I AM SILENT

it's because there's thunder inside me.

Or I'm just chilling, it depends.

May the odds be ever in your favor."

Author Unknown

*Fell in love with this quote surfing Pinterest this weekend. 

Fits me to an absolute tee.  I would love to give credit to author . . .

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So what.  I can't always be like Dr. Seuss." 

Kim M. Simpson

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) quotes https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/11/resistance-2017 Fri, 17 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT Wandering The World - Tenerife, Canary Islands - 2012 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/wandering-the-world---tenerife-canary-islands---2012 Tenerife, Canary IslandsTenerife, Canary Islands

Wanderlust . . . A State Of Mind.

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) travel wander the world https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/wandering-the-world---tenerife-canary-islands---2012 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT Your Guiding Light . . . https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/guiding-light Find your inner muse.

Let it serve as your guiding light . . . each and every day.

Every step of the way . . . throughout a life well lived.

 

Excerpt "Just One More Day"

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) poetry quotes https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/guiding-light Sat, 07 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT Some Dreams Die . . . Only To Be Reborn https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/a-dream In one lifetime a dream can die and be reborn again and again like

the mythical phoenix rising from the ashes. 

When you believe in yourself, keep hope alive and refuse to give up,

enormous joy will eventually flow from the depths of despair;

for you are safe in the knowledge that you will soar

to ever greater heights with each rebirth.

 

Excerpt "Haiku Resolve"

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) haiku resolve poetry quotes https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/a-dream Fri, 06 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT Wandering The World - Tenerife, Canary Islands, 2012 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/wandering-the-world---tenerife-canary-islands-2012 Wandering The World - Tenerife, Canary Islands, 2012Wandering The World - Tenerife, Canary Islands, 2012

Wanderlust is overtaking me again . . . #ThrowbackThursday

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) travel https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/wandering-the-world---tenerife-canary-islands-2012 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 22:00:00 GMT Photo Of The Day - Daily Resolves . . . Small Steps https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/photo-of-the-day---daily-resolves-small-steps

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) daily resolves https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/photo-of-the-day---daily-resolves-small-steps Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT Photo Of The Day - Daily Resolves . . . https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/photo-of-the-day---daily-resolves

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) daily resolves https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/photo-of-the-day---daily-resolves Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT Cheat The Inevitable . . . https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/joy The march toward death begins at birth.

Celebrate each step in the journey with purpose, joy and gratitude.

Harbor no regret.

A life fulfilled . . . cheats the inevitable.

 

Excerpt "Just One More Day"

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) poetry quotes https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/10/joy Tue, 03 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT A New Course . . . https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/9/a-new-course "During times of trouble I take comfort in knowing that there are some things in life that I can't change and some that I can change.  I accept that.  I go with the flow as long as I have to and wait for the first opportunity to paddle my little canoe into calmer waters where I can re-group and set out on a new course of my choice."

February 8, 2006

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) quotes https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/9/a-new-course Thu, 21 Sep 2017 13:00:00 GMT Achieving My Dreams . . . https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/9/achieving-my-dreams "When I hit those hair-pin curves on this journey down the highway that is my life, I keep my little vehicle centered and on course through creativity, faith, hope, optimism, and maybe a sprinkle of stubbornness for good measure."

February 20, 2006

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) quotes https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/9/achieving-my-dreams Wed, 20 Sep 2017 13:00:00 GMT The Power Of Words . . . https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/9/the-power-of-words Sometimes . . . there are no words, they escape me.

No release.  No peace.

Sometimes . . . words, like hurricane winds, engulf me.

Release.  Peace.

 Wisdom.

 

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/9/the-power-of-words Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:00:00 GMT It's Time . . . Finish https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/9/its-time-finish I now have all the words.

Time to dig deep.

Finish what I started so many years ago . . .

 

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/9/its-time-finish Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:00:00 GMT Fingerprints In The Mist . . . https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/9/fingerprints-in-the-mist

As I sleep, your fingerprints dance across my dreams.

When I wake, they disappear in the morning mist.

Miss you in the light of day.

 

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) poetry https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/9/fingerprints-in-the-mist Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:00:00 GMT Photo Of The Day - Daily Resolves . . . July 19 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/7/photo-of-the-day---daily-resolves-july-19

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) daily resolves photo of the day https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/7/photo-of-the-day---daily-resolves Mon, 17 Jul 2017 13:00:00 GMT Photo Of The Day - The Shadow: Me, Myself & I https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/7/photo-of-the-day---the-shadow-me-myself-i The Shadow - Me, Myself & IThe Shadow - Me, Myself & I

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) daily resolves photo of the day https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/7/photo-of-the-day---daily-resolves-enjoy-each-every-moment Fri, 14 Jul 2017 21:42:44 GMT Photo Of The Day - Wanderlust 2012, Aix-en-Provence https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/7/photo-of-the-day---wanderlust-2012---aix-en-provence Aix-en-Provence, FranceAix-en-Provence, France

Time to start planning new adventures. #SundayMorningCoffeeDreams

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) Photo Of The Day Travel https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/7/photo-of-the-day---wanderlust-2012---aix-en-provence Sun, 09 Jul 2017 15:59:40 GMT Photo Of The Day - Flashback 2012: "Roma, ci ritroveremo. Ti amo." https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/7/photo-of-the-day---flashback-2012-roma-ci-ritroveremo-ti-amo Rome, ItalyRome, Italy

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Santa Margherita Ligure, ItalySanta Margherita Ligure, Italy

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) For The Record PPA Photo Of The Day Travel https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/6/photo-of-the-day---santa-margherita-ligure-italy---cos-bello-tornate-presto-in-italia Fri, 02 Jun 2017 02:59:36 GMT Photo Of The Day - Portofino, Italy 2012 - "Molto Bello" . . . #WanderLust https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/5/photo-of-the-day---portofino-italy-2012---molto-bello-wanderlust Portofino, ItalyPortofino, Italy

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) Photo Of The Day Travel https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/5/photo-of-the-day---portofino-italy-2012---molto-bello-wanderlust Wed, 17 May 2017 13:00:00 GMT Photo Of The Day - Colonial Beach Beauty, 2013 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/5/photo-of-the-day---colonial-beach-beauty-2013 Colonial Beach, VirginiaColonial Beach, Virginia

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) Photo Of The Day https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/5/photo-of-the-day---colonial-beach-beauty-2013 Tue, 16 May 2017 13:00:00 GMT Photo Of The Day - Rome, Italy - 2012 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/5/photo-of-the-day---rome-italy---2012
Rome, ItalyRome, Italy

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) Photo Of The Day Travel https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/5/photo-of-the-day---rome-italy---2012 Mon, 15 May 2017 13:00:00 GMT Photo Of The Day - Rome, Italy - 2012 . . . Wanderlust https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/5/photo-of-the-day---rome-italy---2012-wanderlust Rome, ItalyRome, Italy

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) Photo Of The Day Travel https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/5/photo-of-the-day---rome-italy---2012-wanderlust Sun, 14 May 2017 13:00:00 GMT Photo Of The Day - Topanga State Park, California - April 24, 2017 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/5/topanga-state-park-california---april-24-2017 Topanga State Park, California - April 24, 2017Topanga State Park, California - April 24, 2017

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) Photo Of The Day Travel https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/5/topanga-state-park-california---april-24-2017 Sat, 13 May 2017 23:59:13 GMT Women's March - Washington, D.C., January 21, 2017 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/1/womens-march---washington-d-c-january-21-2017 On January 21, 2017 I was very proud to march in the historic Women's March On D.C., a grassroots movement that was born as a result of the outcome of the 2016 Presidential Election (to learn more, visit the Women's March website).  Every woman, man and child had an individual reason for joining the march. Hundreds of thousands of participants marched in D.C. and millions in cities across the U.S. and continents around the world.  This March, collectively, is said to be the largest in U.S. history. 

In my case, I marched to protect the U.S. government, our way of life and the American people.  I will continue a lifelong pursuit of grassroots and organized political activism.  Each one of us has the ability to make a difference and I intend to stand up and be heard during the next four years.  To view more images from this historic show of grassroots activism, visit my portfolio for the Women's March D.C. 2017.


 

 

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) For The Record PPA Kim M. Simpson Politics https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/1/womens-march---washington-d-c-january-21-2017 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 23:03:08 GMT Photo Of The Day - Transatlantic Cruise 2013, Lisbon https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/1/photo-of-the-day---transatlantic-cruise-2013-lisbon A case of wanderlust is setting in - a clear side effect of winter.  Image from my 2013 Transatlantic Cruise on Celebrity Equniox. We sailed up the coast of Spain from Barcleona to Cartagena, Malaga, Cadiz/Seville, Lisbon, Tenerife-Canary Islands, then across the Atlantic to Ft. Lauderdale.  I'm just beginning to dig into hundreds of travel photos . . . such good memories.

Transatlantic Cruise 2013 - Celebrity Equinox - Lisbon, Spain.

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) For The Record PPA Kim M. Simpson Photo Of The Day Travel https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/1/photo-of-the-day---transatlantic-cruise-2013-lisbon Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:00:00 GMT Photo Of The Day - Transatlantic Cruise 2013 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/1/photo-of-the-day---transatlantic-cruise-2013 Absolutely love, love, love sailing the seven seas.  Image from my 2013 Transatlantic Cruise up the coast of Spain and across the Atlantic to Ft. Lauderdale.  View from my balcony on the Celebrity Equinox.  Good times.  Phenomenal photos.  Wonderful memories . . .

Transatlantic Cruise 2013 - Celebrity Equinox - Spain To Ft. Lauderdale.

]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) For The Record PPA Kim M. Simpson Photo Of The Day Travel https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/1/photo-of-the-day---transatlantic-cruise-2013 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 14:00:00 GMT Photo Of The Day - Los Angeles 2015-2016 https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2017/1/new-year-new-travel-plans Happy New Year 2017!  With the New Year comes planning for New Year Resolutions - high among those resolutions, travel regionally on the East Coast (love my own back yard), across the U.S. and internationally.  I think Los Angeles is calling this year for Spring Break and Birthday Celebrations in April with one of my besties.  Just a few of the places thinking of visiting again . . . The Saddle Ranch, Sprinkles (for a good cookie / cupcake fix), Poolside Beverly Hilton, The Little Next Door, The Abbey, Santa Monica, and Malibu Beaches . . . give me some sunshine, please!

Beverly Hilton, October 2015.

Beverly Hilton, October 2015.

Walking the streets of Beverly Hills, October 2015. Look what we found: "YUM".

Sprinkles Cupcakes, Los Angeles, October 2015.

Saddle Ranch, Los Angeles, November 2016.

Santa Monica Pier, November 2016.

 

 

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) Daily Resolves Photo Of The Day https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2016/11/daily-resolves---photo-of-the-day-i-resolve-to-stand-up-for-the-little-guy Sat, 19 Nov 2016 16:00:00 GMT Photo Of The Day - Max, My Beautiful Rescue Kitten https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2016/11/photo-of-the-day---max-my-beautiful-rescue-kitten Max - My Beautiful Rescue Kitten, November 2016Max - My Beautiful Rescue Kitten, November 2016

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]]> [email protected] (For The Record Photography and Public Affairs, Inc.) Photo Of The Day Travel https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2016/11/photo-of-the-day---santa-monica-sunset---november-11-2016 Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:45 GMT One Of My All Time Favorite Quotes . . . Wisdom To Live By https://www.fortherecordppa.com/blog/2016/10/one-of-my-favorite-quotes “If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as a Michaelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, 'Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

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