Month: February 2026

Travel + Place stormy clouds on the golf course

Stormy Weather

saBEE,

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. – William Arthur Ward A plan for 18 holes of golf becomes questionable just before the 9th hole. The previous 7 holes were played well, with the exception of one big blow up…

People + Community AI created Korean lunar new year fire horse 2026

새해 복 많이 받으세요

saBEE,

May the new year awaken in you the grace of beginnings. – John O’Donohue Lunar new year started early this morning at Moffitt Cancer Center. From there, an authentic schnitzel patio lunch in St Pete’s, followed by a visit to The Dali Museum. I had missed an opportunity many years…

Life Journal red roses

My Valentine

saBEE,

“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” – Toulouse Lautrec, Moulin Rouge Has it really been 28 years?! Hard to imagine that much time has passed for us as mates. In all those years, we never exchanged gifts for birthdays, Valentine’s or…

People + Community AI created image depicting Asian Representation

Asian Representation

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Visibility is not the same as power, but it is a start. – Min Jin Lee It’s a different world today for my nephews and niece than it was when I was growing up. Growing up I needed to differentiate myself from other East Asians – Chinese and Japanese in…

Life Journal golf putt on the green with a setting sun in the background

the Zen of Golf

saBEE,

To find a man’s true character, play golf with him. – PG Wodehouse Played more rounds of golf this week than usual. Warmer temperatures contributed to getting us out on the course. First 2 rounds of the week were competitive, $$ on the line… And then the moment when emotion…