Saturday, June 24, 2017

Bonelli

Bonelli is a great place.

Mike Jacoob is my handler in walking. Tom Shelly, David Northart and Susy Holland are the bike people.

Click here to see some additional photos. And here.

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The Sunflower

What a day for this California sunflower. A cloudy day - the perfect sky to really make that yellow POP!

I want to give loving thanks to my great friend, Mike, who unassumingly helped hike, talk, drive, and see me through many tough months after my stroke. This photo was taken on one of our hikes in the local foothills.

Mike, I know I wasn't always easy to be around, but I'm so glad you were there. You were a REAL brother to me, in all the ways I needed most. Thanks for your friendship and everything you put into helping me and my partner. You were our rock. Your faith in me, and in us, never wavered. You are that sunflower!

You and Krista showed me what true support and friendship are: Kindness, not control. Patience, not pressure. Listening to understand, not "fish." Selflessness, not presumption. I won't ever forget your gift to me!   With love and gratitude,  Jim

Marshall Canyon

I started outside in Marshall Canyon. Mike Jacoob was the photographer. Here I captured him taking this picture.

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

New Beginnings

The New Beginnings began today, though they have persisted since November 21, 2016. That was when I had my stroke. Since that time I have come back strong! This is due to my family, and to Krista, who has stayed with me every step of the way. This Fathers Day, I went to Bolsa Chica, which enabled me to walk over three miles.

While at Bolsa Chica I took several photographs which I developed differently in Lightroom. Take a look at them.

There are four pictures. One converts, one is new, one instructs, and one is my "every step of the way" girl.