Jazz Garden and More

  • Lake Life Wonders
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  • My Mother’s Shadow
    She gave me life and tried to raised me, to be the best version of herself as a woman. Growing up, she tell me stories of her homeland that she missed dearly. As a child, I couldn’t imagine the sacrifices and loneliness she felt deep within, without someone to soothe her emotional pain. I wish …
  • Places to Hike
    https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/home https://www.lakecountyca.gov/1610/Parks https://www.ebparks.org https://www.nps.gov/index.htm https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov https://www.mendocinocounty.gov https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/visitors/things-to-do/parks https://www.yolocounty.gov/government/general-government-departments/parks/parks-information https://www.mariposacounty.org/Facilities
  • The Canary Bird
    She is well endowed with beautiful, bright yellow feathers, just like rays of sunshine. When she chirps and sings, her voice echoes with sweet melodies. Her loyalty to her master surpasses every human being. She gave joy and hope to her master’s daily life without conditions, but to receive love in return. She has a …
  • He Said, She Said (Beauty)
    Scenario #4: Betrayed by her partner and depressed from a stressful divorce, a woman in her fifties decided to make a visit to a plastic surgeon. She was tired of looking at the mirror daily with a reflection of a woman with a plain face. If only she could shine brighter and more beautiful than …
  • He Said, She Said (Wealth)
    Scenario #1: There was once a man in his thirties. He was lucky to be born to a rich and well- known family. All the ladies swoon over him because of his chisel handsome face that resembles the statute of David. One day, he attended a friend’s housewarming party high up in the hills of …
  • He Said, She Said (Religion)
    Scenario # 3: A dying religious, 60-year-old man was on his death bed, breathing his last breath. He suffered from liver cancer for many years and reoccurring pain was not his best friend. Now it’s time to say goodbye to his family, especially to his only dear and beloved daughter. Man with hoarse voice: “My …
  • He Said, She Said (Religion)
    Scenario #2: There was once an Asian and Buddhist mother that raised her daughter with morales and preached the idealism of doing good deeds to reap good karma within their lifetime or for future generations. With her broken English, she had a deep conversation with her Asian American daughter. Mother: “Daughter, go to temple with …
  • I Am Yours Today and Tomorrow
    Let me hold you gently in my arms and be within your embrace. Let me whisper softly to your ears and tell you how much I love you. Let me kiss you passionately on your tender lips and feel your warm breath. Let me get lost in your eyes, because I am “yours” today and …
  • My Mother’s Eyes
    I see so much of myself in my mother’s eyes. Sometimes I see her happiest moments, when she nods and acknowledge me. My mother’s eyes, the window and lens of my world as a child. Sometimes I see her sad moments, when she shakes her head and tells me, “Why don’t you listen and do …
  • I Live
    The morning sunshine grace me with rays of light. It warms my body, heart and soul. I live each day with gratitude, to feel that I am still alive inside. Sometimes death want to seek me out, but I put on my warrior armour to battle each fight. The starry night skies grace me with …
  • Self – Help Books
    Take a walk or take a trip to discover the natural beauty of outdoors. It may surprisingly help with mental sanity and depression. Enjoy the open blue skies; breathe deeply of clean air through your nostrils, take each step slowly and soon your self-discovery of hope will find you.
  • At The Shore
    There were once two Shoreline crabs. Crabby “A” had two big claws. Crabby “B” had one small and one big claw. One day, they both crawled out of from their homes underneath the big rock from the ocean shoreline to find food for the day. Crabby “A” and Crabby “B” both spotted a tiny dead …
  • It’s a Bird’s Life
    “Chirp, chirp and chirp.” I am singing a sweet melody to call for a mate, so I could procreate. “Chirp, chirp and chirp.” I have to communicate with my clan of species that food is here. “Chirp, chirp and chirp.” I am so happy that I found a worm for my meal. “Chirp, chirp and …
  • He Said, She Said (Death)
    The thought of dying due to illness or tragic accidents are never positive in our minds. Death is imminent for humans, either we like it or not. Sometimes we could escape death based on life saving situations but luck runs out. Our final resting place or after life is what most people plan for. For …
  • He Said, She Said (Religion)
    Scenario #1: There was once a very dedicated sheep herder that loved his sheep. His sheep was like family to him. Every day, he leads them to green wild pasture to graze on. Until one day, the land on one side of the river became dry and barren with no green vegetation. He decided to …
  • Memory Lane
    I walk alone on Memory Lane. Just me, myself and I; makes me a whole unique person. Some days, I see myself as a child again, embracing the sweet memories of childhood. The bright and long summer days of frolicking in the vast countryside of my hometown. Some days, I see myself as a teenager. …
  • He said, She said (Beauty)
    Scenario #3: A loyal male client in his fifties went to the beauty salon one day to see his hairstylist. He goes there once a month to have his hair washed, cut , styled and a bit of mental therapy. Of course in reality, hairstylists are not miracle workers, but at least they will listen …
  • Shine for Yourself
    We can’t change how others view us. But we could change how we view and feel about ourselves. Keep that inside light bright and let it illuminate outward. That illumination will set you ablaze and free. Shine for yourself, not for the world. Live a life that is worthy with meaning, not engulfed with endless …
  • Boxed Memories
    Growing up Asian American and as a female is always a constant struggle for me. Raised by traditional parents, whereas brainwashing is the norm. Expectations of the ideal good and obedient daughter was the usual in my family. I had to embrace my Chinese and Vietnamese ancestral heritage, while adopting to the American culture. My …
  • Bubble Girl
    When I was an unborn child, I lived in my own bubble world. A bubble with all things for survival and happiness protected by my mother. My mother fed me, spoke to me, and sang to me softly each day. I was in harmony with her sadness and happiness each day, for her anticipation of …
  • Love Our Planet
    Love our planet, earth. A place we call, home. It provides us with the basic needs of oxygen, water and other necessities to survive. Take care of our home because with tremendous wear and tear, it will slowly rot to its core. Love our planet. Take care of our home. All plants, animals, and humans …
  • Life Cycle
    When tree leaves turn into different hues of yellow, orange and brown…it symbolizes changes to the season of Autumn and signs of the upcoming Winter Solstice. Winter symbolizes dormancy to plants, animals, and humans. What we don’t realize is that everything and everyone on this earth has a life cycle to complete on its own …
  • He Said, She Said
    Real Estate Sector: Scenario #2: Sales Agent: “Welcome to your dream home. Look at the beautiful architecture, all the lines, curve appeal and a sturdy White picket fence. The all-American dream.” Me: “How do you know about my dream home? Are you psychic? What if I am not all American?” Moral lesson: Having assumptions that …
  • I Dream of a World
    I dream of a world, that one day I could walk freely without fear. I dream of a world, that one day where I am accepted for who I am truly inside. I don’t need society to determine my life journey to happiness. I dream of a world, that one day there is true human …