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Welcome to Graves Gallery

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"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
Albert Einstein

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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

@fcbusinessdiv Cruising to College car show today!

@fcbusinessdiv Cruising to College car show today!!! Join us @fullertoncollege today!!!

Check it out… driving home we had to stop an wat

Check it out… driving home we had to stop an watch @spacex Falcon 9 launch! Started at Vandenburg! Cool to see it from Fullerton!! Lots of jet streams following it!!!

Winner ! Winner! Chicken Dinner!! Stuffed with che

Winner ! Winner! Chicken Dinner!! Stuffed with cheese and asparagus!!!

Wizard of Oz at @thesphere was amazing… whole th

Wizard of Oz at @thesphere was amazing… whole theater wrapped by the movie!! A win for artificial intelligence and human innovation!!

At the Sphere! In vegas! Nice venue!

At the Sphere! In vegas! Nice venue!

In Vegas to see the restored and enhanced Wizard o

In Vegas to see the restored and enhanced Wizard of Oz at @thesphere ! AI was used to enhance everything around the original movie to give us more context and peek into the story!! Should be awesome!!!

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First @fullcoll 5k today…. Super hot but worth t

First @fullcoll 5k today…. Super hot but worth the steps!!!

For breakfast today, I tried an egg hack where you

For breakfast today, I tried an egg hack where you take a couple eggs mix them with a couple teaspoons of mayonnaise and then microwave them. It took five minutes in the microwave, but the eggs came out fluffy and tasty; this was a very cool trick to getting great scrambled eggs quickly and no-mess. Next time, I would add some pepper salt and maybe another spice into the eggs.

Tea party time! Neat place with lovely teas in @sa

Tea party time! Neat place with lovely teas in @sanjuancapistrano @theteahouseonlosrios

@packingdistrict has some interesting things!! My

@packingdistrict has some interesting things!! My indian briyani chicken and rice was tasty!!!

At the @packingdistrict in anaheim!! Lots of food

At the @packingdistrict in anaheim!! Lots of food and interesting stores!!

El Greco at 18 — A Hidden Masterpiece in a Villa

El Greco at 18 — A Hidden Masterpiece in a Village Church 🇬🇷✨

Tucked inside the humble Church of Panagia on the island of Crete, we stumbled upon a forgotten treasure: a luminous icon painted by El Greco when he was just 18 years old.

Born Doménikos Theotokópoulos, El Greco began his journey in the Cretan School of iconography before leaving for Venice and Spain, where he became the master of Mannerism. But here—in this peaceful village chapel—his story begins.

💫 The icon sat undisturbed for centuries, only rediscovered in the 20th century. Painted in tempera and gold leaf, it already shows the bold, spiritual energy that would define his later works.

⛪️ The Church of Panagia is quiet, modest—and absolutely magical. No crowds, no velvet ropes. Just the echo of history in the stillness of stone walls.

Stepping Back 3,000 Years in Time: Nafplion & the

Stepping Back 3,000 Years in Time: Nafplion & the Glory of Mycenae 🏛️

Today we traded seaside charm for the awe of ancient history with a day trip from Nafplion to the legendary Mycenae, home of Agamemnon and center of a civilization that ruled the Bronze Age Mediterranean. 🏺✨

🧱 Highlights from Our Day

📍 Mycenae Archaeological Site
We wandered through Cyclopean walls and royal grave circles where gold-masked kings once lay. The scale of the stonework was jaw-dropping—and it’s said even the ancient Greeks believed only giants could’ve built it.

📍 Treasury of Atreus (aka Tomb of Agamemnon)
This beehive-shaped tholos tomb left us speechless. The symmetry and engineering of the soaring corbelled dome (with no keystone!) is still one of the most perfect in the ancient world. Step inside and you’ll feel like Indiana Jones. 🌀

📍 Panoramic Peloponnesian Views
The olive-studded hills stretching toward the mountains made the climb totally worth it. We even spotted ancient terraces below—once bustling with Mycenaean life. The seaside city itself is beautiful!!

In the House of Athena: A Day at the Acropolis and

In the House of Athena: A Day at the Acropolis and Its Museum ✨🏛️

Today I stood in the shadow of history—and in the very place where gods were once believed to walk among mortals. The Parthenon, crowned in scaffolding but no less majestic, towers over Athens like a proud guardian of civilization. It was built in the 5th century BCE, not just as a temple but as a triumph of architecture, artistry, and devotion to the goddess Athena, the city’s namesake and protector.

They say Athena was born fully grown and armored from the head of Zeus, embodying both wisdom and war. Her symbol, the owl, still watches over the city in stone and legend. And here, in the heart of her ancient stronghold, you can feel her presence—silent but undeniable.

🏺 Just down the hill, the Acropolis Museum brought marble gods and mythical stories such as the Amazons to life. From graceful friezes depicting the Panathenaic procession to striking statues of warriors and gods, every piece seems to whisper echoes of Olympus.

🙏 I found myself pausing in front of a powerful bust of Athena—her helmet calm but commanding. Athena championed reason over rage, strategy over brute strength, and civic life over chaos.

📸 And yes, the views are as epic as the myths.

Exploring the Magic of Egypt ✨🌍 Just wrapped

Just wrapped an unforgettable week of diving in th

Just wrapped an unforgettable week of diving in the Red Sea! 🌊🤿

Swam with lionfish, got stared down by a moray eel, cruised with stingrays, and found Nemo (multiple times) and all his cousins! Even spotted some underwater disco worms that clearly have better dance moves than me.

Cleopatra’s gold? Still missing.
But the coral castles, neon tails, and secret sea life? Absolutely priceless. 🐠✨

Note to self: next time, pack a treasure map.

Highlights of first day diving in the red sea!!! F

Highlights of first day diving in the red sea!!! Found Nemo! The cloud fish are my favorite! So cute how they hide in and defend their anemone home!!

Tribute to Sobek, the Crocodile God 🐊 Visited

Tribute to Sobek, the Crocodile God 🐊

Visited the extraordinary Temple of Kom Ombo, a one-of-a-kind double temple honoring Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. This riverside sanctuary holds deep symbolism tied to the Nile’s power, fertility, and protection.

Why Sobek matters:
In ancient Egypt, Sobek wasn’t just feared—he was revered. Crocodiles ruled the Nile, and Sobek was believed to both embody and tame their wild energy. Egyptians worshipped him for:
✨ Fertility & Creation – Sobek was linked to the fertile flooding of the Nile, which nourished crops and sustained life.
🛡️ Protection – As a guardian deity, he was called upon to defend against the dangers of the Nile and enemies in battle.
⚖️ Duality of Nature – Sobek symbolized the fine line between destruction and protection—showing reverence for nature’s raw power.

The Crocodile Museum nearby showcases dozens of real, mummified crocodiles—some over 10 feet long—offered as sacred gifts to Sobek. These ancient reptiles were laid to rest with the same care as humans, highlighting the depth of their worship.

Kom Ombo’s setting at sunset? Unreal. Imagine the Nile shimmering behind temple ruins, echoes of ancient prayers still in the stone. This place isn’t just a stop on the cruise—it’s a powerful reminder of how closely Egyptians lived with the rhythms and risks of the natural world

Gebel el-Silsila: Where Temples Were Born Before

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