This weekend, we visited Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois. I had wanted to visit this park ever since I saw Mary’s post in Midwest Mary and the beautiful pictures she posted. Before I show you some of the pictures I took this weekend, I'd like to give you a short historical background on why this … Continue reading Cantigny
Rockin’ Thursday XII
Vixen is an American rock band formed in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1980. They achieved commercial success during the period from 1987 to 1992. Throughout their career, they produced two hits that made the Top 40: "Edge of a Broken Heart," which reached number 26, and "Cryin'," peaking at No. 22. For today’s edition of … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XII
Book Review: Finding My Father’s Faith
Before I proceed with the book review, I want to take some time to share a few thoughts about the book for my WordPress community, particularly for Wynne. I considered writing two separate posts, but I’ve settled on this approach: sharing my thoughts first and then the review. Firstly, Wynne, I know that at some … Continue reading Book Review: Finding My Father’s Faith
How Work Relationships Can Get You Promoted
Amii Barnard-Bahn, partner at Kaplan & Walker and the CEO of Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting, wrote an excellent piece for the Harvard Business Review, titled, “Promotions aren’t just about your skills — They’re about your relationships.” Of course, there were some people who just read the title and started making wrong assumptions about the article … Continue reading How Work Relationships Can Get You Promoted
Rockin’ Thursday XI
Whitesnake is an English hard rock band formed in London in 1978. Their hit singles, "Here I Go Again," "Is This Love," and "Still of the Night," dominated the airwaves during my high school years. For today’s edition of Rockin’ Thursday, I'm featuring "Still of the Night," released in 1987. You've got to love the … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XI
Nostalgia
Continuing with our series featuring poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law. Today, I’m sharing his seventh poem titled “Nostalgia”. NostalgiaEn mis sueños yo veo tierras extrañas,No sé de qué país ni de qué patria.¿Será que mi destino tal vez deparaQue pase mi existencia fuera de casa?¿O será que nunca ya, Volveré a pisar mis … Continue reading Nostalgia
Rockin’ Thursday X
For today’s edition of Rockin’ Thursday, we have once again my favorite group Heart, an American rock band formed in 1973 in Seattle, Washington. My first Rockin' Thursday featured their song, "Barracuda". Today, I’m posting another one of their songs that I love, "Crazy On You", released in 1976. Ann Wilson's voice is simply magical, … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday X
Book Review: Writing and Being – Embracing Your Life through Creative Journaling
The book “Writing and Being - Embracing Your Life Through Creative Journaling” by G. Lynn Nelson was recommended to me back in 2019 while I was attending a leadership seminar in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. At the time, we were discussing how to identify leadership traits, focus on personal growth, and create a purpose statement. I … Continue reading Book Review: Writing and Being – Embracing Your Life through Creative Journaling
Spring is Here
Spring has joyfully arrived at the Ortiz residence! Delighted to share a snapshot of our lively Hyacinth warmly greeting the world. Here is a quote to remind us of the importance of simplifying our lives for greater enjoyment and appreciation: “We are the conductors of our own lives. If we flatter ourselves that we can … Continue reading Spring is Here
Rockin’ Thursday IX
For today’s edition of Rockin’ Thursday, we have Kansas, an American rock band that formed in 1973 in Topeka, Kansas, and became popular in the late '70s with hit singles such as "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind," which is my favorite song. Today I’m posting their hit, “Carry On Wayward Son,” … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday IX
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