It has been so exciting to work with these digital media professionals, Alex and Aisea are from the Bay area and Aurelia from the Philippines. In the few days that we have spent together, we have grown close and witnessed a great deal. Together we...
There was so much to celebrate today! Badjao Bridge Executive Director Dan Johanson had the pleasure of seeing a long time dream for the Badjao come to fruition. Three years ago Dan and I witnessed a a very close call here on the island as Typhoon Hagupit...
The purpose of this years trip to the Philippines with Badjao Bridge is to help tell the story of the Badjao tribe and the work that Badjao Bridge is doing to bring hope and opportunity for impoverished children living on the sea. It has been a...
After almost 20 hours in the air and loosing Thursday due to a 14 hour time change, we arrrived at Bohol Island in the Philippines. After a bowl of Halang-halang soup with chicken and a refreshing swim in an underground cave we felt renewed and invigorated...
As I prepare for a return trip to the Philippines tonight on a 15 hour flight that departs at 10pm, my mind is flooded with memories. Four years ago my heart was broken into a million pieces when our daughter Christina passed from this earth. There...
The annual Pepperdine University Christmas tree lighting was beautiful...
We do not remember days; we remember moments. Poet and novelist - Cesare Pavese Our day yesterday was full, from an amazing corn beef sandwich at Nate'n Al’s Delicatessen in Beverly Hills, where nothing has changed much in 75 years to the amazing Getty museum perched high...
The fog that rolled in off Commencement Bay created a magical backdrop for exploring and photographing today. Oaks, Redwoods, Cypress, Pines, Maples, Birch Trees, Chestnuts, Red Oaks, Giant Sequoias, it was like traveling the worlds forests all within the confines of twenty seven acres. At least one...
February 11th, 2016 In the impoverished area of Klong Toey in Bangkok, Thailand The pain from sickness and death impacts all of our lives, it is unfortunately one of life’s non negotiables and it’s impact on us all is a reminder that we live in a very...
Maui - March , 2014 Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy. Psalms 65:8 ...
