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I bike, make glass art and read. For work, I teach Entrepreneurship at Fullerton College. Every June I ride in the Aids Lifecycle. www.545miles.com

My favorite image of the day…The Leopard Cloak &

My favorite image of the day…The Leopard Cloak & the Priest’s Power
Today I spotted something that looked surprisingly modern: the dark streaks under the eyes of a priest’s cloak, just like a cheetah’s “tear marks.” But this wasn’t fashion—it was sacred. The priest wore a leopard skin, symbolizing strength and the divine ability to transform.

In ancient Egyptian rituals, the leopard represented the chaos of nature subdued by order—a perfect symbol for a priest performing the sacred rites of rebirth. This painted feline, with its soulful eyes and powerful presence, made this my favorite image of the day.

Exploring the West Bank: Pharaohs, Queens, and Art

Exploring the West Bank: Pharaohs, Queens, and Artisans

Today felt like time travel. We began at the Valley of the Kings, descending into the tombs of ancient pharaohs where vivid wall paintings still whisper tales of the afterlife. Standing before the tomb of Tutankhamun was surreal—small but powerful in its historical weight.

Next, we visited the breathtaking Temple of Hatshepsut, dramatically carved into limestone cliffs. Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh left an indelible mark, and her mortuary temple is pure architectural poetry.

We ended at Deir el-Medina, the village of the royal tomb builders. Walking through their modest homes and beautifully decorated tombs reminded me that the artisans behind Egypt’s grandeur lived full, creative lives of their own. Their tombs, though humble, were filled with personal art and deep humanity.

Every site was different, yet together they told a story of ambition, artistry, and devotion that still resonates thousands of years later.

Wandering Through Time in Luxor, Egypt Just spent

Wandering Through Time in Luxor, Egypt

Just spent an unforgettable day exploring two of the most awe-inspiring sites in all of ancient Egypt: the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Walking through these monumental ruins felt like stepping through the pages of history—only bigger, brighter, and hotter!

Karnak Temple Complex
This place is mind-blowing in scale—like a city of stone. From the Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes to the towering columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall, it’s a humbling reminder of the power and devotion of ancient Thebes. The hieroglyphs are still so vivid in places, you feel like the scribes just left for lunch.

Luxor Temple
Later in the day, we explored Luxor Temple, glowing in the warm afternoon light. Dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship, it’s an elegant contrast to Karnak’s grandeur. The giant statues of Ramses II guard the entrance with timeless authority. The highlight? Standing beneath one of the obelisks, with carved figures frozen in time around us.

More @fullcoll @fcbusinessdiv graduation day photo

More @fullcoll @fcbusinessdiv graduation day photos… it is so great to everyone so happy! Graduations Hornets!!

Today, we graduate students from @fullcoll and th

Today, we graduate students from @fullcoll and the @fcbusinessdiv !! What a great honor to be part of a college system to educate and make lives better!!! Go Hornets!! Go out and make the world a better place!!

Right out of the kiln this morning. Beautiful pend

Right out of the kiln this morning. Beautiful pendants!!

Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom, Ann, in Heaven! A

Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom, Ann, in Heaven! A super mom that I miss all the time! Thanks for being the one who believed in power of a smile.

The bunnies came to see what is happening the stud

The bunnies came to see what is happening the studio today! And I saw the baby too!! Hooray! The coyotes did not get them!! Yep! Coyotes showed up hunting a few nights ago!

Beautiful stuff out of the kiln!!! For sale soon a

Beautiful stuff out of the kiln!!! For sale soon at https://gravesgallerystudio.etsy.com

Happy Birthday Shirley Thiele!! Another trip aroun

Happy Birthday Shirley Thiele!! Another trip around the sun!!!

Have you used the app Photoroom? Pretty cool for i

Have you used the app Photoroom? Pretty cool for improving images for listings on sites like etsy!!! This is a fun item with a custom wood element!! https://gravesgallerystudio.etsy.com/listing/4299821305

Who would you give this heart to? https://gravesga

Who would you give this heart to? https://gravesgallerystudio.etsy.com/listing/1906332871

Tonight we made @testkitchen Antoinette’s burnt

Tonight we made @testkitchen Antoinette’s burnt ends and cabbage steaks!! Using a chuck roast! Learned a few things! Used a pressure cooker and could have used a little less broiler time! Next time add a balsamic cream to the cabbage!, plus @dollyparton cornbread! But a winner!! Super Yummy!!!

I finally did it… I opened my Art Shop on Etsy!

I finally did it… I opened my Art Shop on Etsy!
After years of creating glass art, sculpture, and mixed media pieces, I’m excited to share that you can now find my work online at:

https://gravesgallerystudio.etsy.com

This shop is more than a marketplace—it’s a personal gallery of heart-shaped glass paperweights, kiln-fired experiments, and soon, other creations inspired by nature, color, light, and memory.

Each piece is handcrafted with intention and a little bit of soul. No molds. No mass production. Just art shaped by heat, story, and imagination.

If you’re into original art, gifting ideas, or want to support a creative side-hustle, I’d love for you to follow me on Etsy so you can see new pieces as they’re released.

✅ Click “Follow” on the shop
✅ Favorite the pieces that speak to you
✅ Or, just drop by and peek at what I’ve been working on!

Thanks for being part of this creative journey—this is just the beginning.

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My Easter bonbons they are a peanut butter ganache

My Easter bonbons they are a peanut butter ganache and jelly filled bonbon with a dark chocolate coating. Still working on coloring with an airbrush.

Today, practiced using my airbrush to make chocola

How adorable and ut-oh… ducks in the pool. Sprin

How adorable and ut-oh… ducks in the pool. Spring is here…I hope we get baby bunnies again this year too!!

My Sunday making a Pistachio dark chocolate ganach

My Sunday making a Pistachio dark chocolate ganache bonbon covered in dark chocolate!! Yum!!

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🎓 Know someone graduating from Fullerton College?
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Went shopping my CG (chatGPT) buddy today.. it pic

Went shopping my CG (chatGPT) buddy today.. it pick out these shirts for me!! I like that it’s helping me make better decisions on color choices!!!

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