Gaddo Reflections

Happy Anniversary, Baby! We have been all over the world, and visited wonderful sites and people. It remains as true today as it did 43...

“When we develop patience, we find that we develop a reserve of calm and tranquility.” Dalai Lama Blue is the color for peace,...

Happy Veteran’s Day to all who served. My husband and I were able to see James Taylor and Jackson Browne in concert last night, what a...

“Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.” ― Dalai Lama...

Not holiday trees, but the ones that live in the sea. I am going to borrow a bit from Marcus Aurelius by saying, “Dwell on the beauty of...

I have always taken for granted the beauty of our ocean and our world. I assumed it would always be here. I believed that my...

Sea Fan Garden - “Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The...

Angel Fish – When asked if the glass is half full or half empty, the goofy optimist says, “Why don’t we fill it up?” Yep, that’s me. ...

Mom and Dad loved working on the reefs and teaching scuba diving to hundreds of students. I saw a saying that went something like,”...

I began this journey a year ago and have really enjoyed sharing my family’s photos and creations. I hope this is a spot of positivity...

I am bewitched. It began at a young age and has never left me. Jacque Cousteau said it best, “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds...

For us to continue to enjoy the beauty of the Keys and other reefs around the world, we need to protect it. One way is to participate in...

I’d like to remind you to use less plastic. I sometimes mistake plastic bags, balloons and gloves as yummy jelly fish. Not good for me...

I’d like to think that this guy was enjoying the attention he was getting from Dad. I have doubts. If I knew more about what was...

Let the Sun Shine! How do we keep our oceans beautiful? One way is to reduce, reuse and recycle. By cutting down on what you throw...

The lights are on? My dad used to walk through our house turning off lights. And say, “Lights on all over the world! Turn off the...

Hey, take a peek at the chemicals you are using at home or work and switch the toxic ones for non-toxic. It’s an easy way to reduce the...

What do trees have to do with helping our oceans? Well, they provide food and oxygen; clean the air; save energy and help control climate...

Did you know that one way to help our ocean is to use less water? Using less water reduces the amount of runoff and wastewater that flows...

Want to save the seas? The best way is learning of ways you can help. Check out the National Ocean Service website:...