Gaddo Reflections

What a beautiful ending to mom’s day all those years ago. She was able to capture the moment and I know that she, like me now, was in...

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:...

At a glance, this picture makes me feel that I am in the twilight zone. In this orientation, the sea fan is sideways, but when you turn...

Ok, it is not a coral cactus. That is what came to mind when I opened the photo just now. My mom was a lady of many talents. Photography...

Are you looking at me, too? It is amazing how curious the fish become of us. After all, we must look very strange to them. When I was in...

Why am I sharing my Mom’s photos? There are so many reasons. I want people to know her, know that she loved photography, know that she...

Trying again. Enough said. No need to tempt fate. I never knew that Dad helped Mom with her photography, but here he is doing just that....

Yes, I have been gone for quite a while. I am hoping that I am back. It was yet another time when my grasp was longer than my reach. In...

COVID Shot #2 is in the arm. Yay! I am fully vaccinated. Will still wear a mask when out in public, but I will soon see and hold and hug...

My computer was on the fritz, but finally, I think I have it back in working order. Phew! Beware of the Microsoft update!! Enough on...

Do you ever have those days where you just can’t decide what to wear? Should it be stripes or polka dots. Well, worry no more, you can...