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...

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...

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...

I’ve worked on this one, and gone back to it from time to time, but I still am not sure what this is. It is a close-up maybe of a sponge?...

As I gaze on this photo, the Yellow Submarine lyrics come to mind, “As we live a life of ease, every one of us has all we need, Sky of...

I wonder if the fish feel the cold spell, too? Not that it is really That cold today. Just too cold for me. When we get in the 40’s, I...

This is the original version of Mom’s picture (see Dangerous Beauty posted on 12/2/2020). She left us so long ago and at such a young age...

The jelly fish, so delicate, so beautiful, yet, so dangerous. Some have a mild sting and others can kill. Nature also teaches what our...

I don’t know how Mom captured the lights on this sea fan, but they are beautiful. They look like Christmas lights. I really do love...

As we are decorating our house for the holidays, and I stop to post, I am reminded that Mother Nature is the best decorator. She puts on...

Is this what Saguaros would like under the sea? When I opened it just now, that is what came to mind. Especially with the guy in the...

This is an interesting guy even though he doesn’t carry a tune. He is like … wait for it…a Sea Horse. It has a prehensile tail that can...

Yes, I took the day off yesterday, it was my 42nd year being married to my best friend! I painted! This one is not from yesterday, but...

Here is Dad. Some said that he was a wanderer, but I think he was more of a wonderer. I think the source of his wandering was due to...

One of my most vivid memories is a beautiful, sunny day out on the reef with my Mom and Dad. There had been a very aggressive barracuda...

How I long for a swim in this peaceful garden…I will cherish the memories of visits to this beautiful garden. It was a unique childhood...