Author Archives: donna loren

The Giving Trees

A quote from my son, when he was 17: “Trees are anything you want them to be. They are always willing to let you climb on them, and there are always new branches to learn to climb on every tree.” … Continue reading

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Great Gatsby!

Carey Mulligan vs. Mia Farrow Leonardo DiCaprio vs. Robert Redford I love the new Great Gatsby film by Baz Luhrmann with the incredible score by Jay-Z. This is a love story with a somber ending. A tough one to swallow … Continue reading

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Vibrant Pink Bunny

My little granddaughter was born in the Chinese Astrology Year of the Rabbit. She is my very own Bunny! This little pink bunny symbolizes the joy children receive celebrating Easter with the ritual of Easter Egg Hunts, dipping cooked eggs … Continue reading

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The Ides of March – March 15, 2013

In the original Roman calendar, March was the first month of the year. The Ides, always near the midpoint of the month, were determined by the Full Moon between the 13th and 15th. Then came the assassination of Julius Caesar … Continue reading

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A Hallmark Moment

I still love receiving cards for my B-Day. My girlfriend in Hawaii has a collection of vintage cards her mother left her when she passed away. One arrived in my mailbox just before I embarked on a marathon of travel … Continue reading

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Happy New Year 2/10/2013

The Year of the Snake Celebrated Chinese New Year with my friend and doctor, Lan Kao. We went downtown to Chinatown to a Buddhist Temple set up for a major fire works. And OMG, they blasted off not once, but … Continue reading

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Deke’s Bitchin’ Guitar

Deke Dickerson, impresario of the “Deke Dickerson Guitar Geek Festival”, paid me the honor of accompanying me singing my surf-rock classic, “Muscle Bustle”, on Friday night. His stage was filled with a classic rock ‘n rock band including horns, two … Continue reading

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I Just Love Christmas Lights

Been too under the weather to see them any sooner than last night. Got all bundled up in our 40 degree weather. 88 degrees in Hawaii for 15-years… takes some doing to get used to the cold. Mandeville Canyon, a … Continue reading

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New Years Resolution 2013

New Years Resolution Fill You Heart With Joy Once You Have Cleared Your Fears Create the World You Want To Live In

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Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Oh, I Love Christmas! The spirit of giving is a natural phenomenon. Truly, doesn’t it make you feel good when you’ve thought of someone, then see their response when you deliver your message of good will or a big package … Continue reading

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