Almost every night, my husband and I walk on the boardwalk in Ko-Olina on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. And every single night we go, it is a different sunset. If one could paint the variety and splendor of those evenings, it would take a lifetime. One could specialize in Ko-Olina sunsets and nothing else. [...]

Carmel Mission Doorway – Oil pastel on paper by Sonia Rumzi Never underestimate the power of quietude. Never take quiet for granted. Always appreciate the moments of noiseless peace where even the rustle of wisteria leaves are heard. A place where our souls renewed.

When you tour the United States, there is much to admire. Our country is full of wonder and beauty. From deserts to ocean shores, you can go to hill country and mountain lands. Landscapes and wonders abound. Here are two places my husband and I visited. It left me with a sense of awe and [...]

Oil pastel on paper. “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ? Oscar Wilde