In my garden today, the roses decided to shine, not knowing the skies were gray and sad. They shined in muted colors and leaned against the chilly touch of the wind.

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A classic turquoise car sits parked on a cobbled street in Trinidad, Cuba. An elderly man walks slowly ahead, carrying a wooden chair—perhaps to sit and chat with an old friend just down the road—against a backdrop of pastel houses and a view of the sea in the horizon. The serene morning scene captures the town’s unhurried rhythm beneath a crisp, cloudless sky. Photo taken buy Joseph Bautista.

A slow morning in Trinidad. It's like going back to simpler times, where a chair might be all you need for a chat with an old friend down the road.

Trinidad, Cuba. 2017
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A calm, overcast morning in West Fargo, North Dakota, marks the start of autumn. Potted flowers and plants in vivid shades of orange, yellow, and deep red sit along a wooden deck railing, bringing warmth to the scene. In the background, a towering evergreen and well-kept suburban homes line a peaceful street. The first signs of fall are just beginning to show, with a few leaves starting to shift color as the season subtly unfolds. Photo taken by Joseph Olinares Bautista.

I enjoyed my recent visit in North Dakota. It's a slow burn kind of thing, and I loved it. Autumn was just setting in when I took this photo from my friend's pretty porch.

West Fargo, ND. September 2024.
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I’m still waiting for my new laptop to arrive. Meanwhile, I’ve been reading and handwriting to keep up with my end-of-the-year posting. Hopefully everything is up and running soon. Everything else will be done with my phone.

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