Happy 4th
Welcome back. You belong here.Today we painted our clubhouse. Artist: Isabela Trigueros. Assisted by, the rest of us.Happy Independence Day.Have a great day,Into the future,davidT
David Trigueros
My Life as an Artist
Welcome back. You belong here.The other day someone asked me if it's tough doing things differently. I said, in some ways yes and other ways things are new.Some things have been different, not as I'm used to. But other things…
Mowing the Lawn as a Sign
Welcome back. You belong here.It seems like everyday someone in our new neighborhood is mowing the lawn. I think it's because most of the people that live in our neighborhood are old (late Boomers with teenage kids) and/or retired. I…
Such Kindness
Welcome back. You belong here.Always amazed by kindnessTonight I experienced itHim over there, wow, such kindness and humilityA lot of great feelings all aroundGreat peopleOthers, yeah not so sureBut most are just wonderfulWilling to give all they haveFor the sake…
I Feel Handicapped
Welcome back. You belong here.I feel handicappedMy mind wants to enjoy and liveTo work hard and live fullyBut something inside my heart is weakSomething that makes me feel handicappedMy mind is weak, my body is not rightI wish to be…
Three Months Later
Welcome back. You belong here.We arrived here March 1st and it's now June 1st (or so). Random thoughts three months into our time in Colorado:1. This week I've had more moments where I've said "I might be here for a…
Mountains or Beach? Neither
Welcome back. You belong here.One thing about moving to CO from CA is that people have assumptions. First, people assume that we're rich which we're not (can you say low housing market?). Second is that we miss the beach. I…
I Am What I Miss
Welcome back. You belong here.What do I miss about Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA? (the short list):1. Diversity - Latinos, Cambodians, Philippinos, African American, etc. etc.2. People of different backgrounds as friends, learning from each other, sharing life together, from children…
Walking with God
Welcome back. You belong here.I don't remember many times when I could say I've walked with GodExcept during times of crisis, times of despairWhen I was almost forced to do soWhat do I mean, "walk with God?"To ask versus talk,…
Where is Home?
Welcome back. You belong here.It's good to be home, but where exactly is home?The sea breeze, the palm treesRunning without a shirt onThe people, the world is hereFriends I miss, people I loveMy familyThis is homeYet...The mountains and open spaceThe…