We enjoyed a great drive through much of the Joshua Tree National Park, and discovered an interesting 'flat' hike with our family ~ the Wall Street Mill Trail (adjacent to the Barker Dam Trail). The trail (approx. 4200 elevation and about 2 miles round trip) houses a historic gold ore crushing mill and stamp mill. … Continue reading Hike ~ Wall Street Mill Trail at Joshua Tree National Park (Video)
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A Hike at Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Springs (Video)
Our family spent a few wonderful hours hiking at Tahquitz Canyon ~ part of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation in Palm Springs. Take a look at our short video below with photos by Susan J Farese, SJF Communications and music by Ah Nee Mah: 'Native Visions: A Native American Music Journey'. We … Continue reading A Hike at Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Springs (Video)
A Glorious Day at Lake Hodges (Video)
What a spectacular day hiking at Lake Hodges in Escondido, CA! Beautiful scenery, wildflowers blooming, birds enjoying the plentiful rain that we've had lately, magnificent rainbows (did we mention the larger than life rattlesnake)? Take a look at 'art in nature' and 'nature as art'! Music: If We Knew All the Laws of Nature' by … Continue reading A Glorious Day at Lake Hodges (Video)
Photos: A Visit to Hawk Watch in Ramona, CA
It was mesmerizing to see and photograph several hawks up close and personal on January 5th at Hawk Watch Ramona, thanks to the Wildlife Research Institute ! These free Hawk Watches (donations accepted as well) will continue on Saturdays throughout January and February at 10 a.m. (suggested arrival time 9:30 a.m.). The Hawk Watch lasts … Continue reading Photos: A Visit to Hawk Watch in Ramona, CA
A Visit to a Ghost Town: Calico, CA
We had a delightful day trip on January 7th 2019 to visit the Calico Ghost Town (Yermo, CA) a former silver mining town in the Mojave Desert. Here's a short video with a photo montage by SJF Communications and some added music by 'Shake That Little Foot' and 'Scott Holmes' https://youtu.be/peK61WDQl9Q We had lunch at … Continue reading A Visit to a Ghost Town: Calico, CA
A Visit to the Mission Inn & Festival of Lights in Riverside, California
We had a lovely time visiting the Mission Inn and the 26th Annual Festival of Lights on January 3, 2019. It was such an enjoyable time! We enjoyed a delicious early dinner at Las Campanas and spent time in the beautiful Hotel lobby and outdoors. The festival of lights closes January 6th, 2019. Here's a … Continue reading A Visit to the Mission Inn & Festival of Lights in Riverside, California
A New Year’s Day Visit to the San Elijo Lagoon
Here are a few images from a brisk walk at the San Elijo Lagoon on New Year's Day! Some links: https://www.sanelijo.org/naturecenter https://www.sanelijo.org/nature-center-trail-head https://www.sanelijo.org/ All Photos by Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications - 2019 An Anna's Hummingbird building and guarding her Nest - This was exciting to see! Thanks to the fellow bird watcher who told … Continue reading A New Year’s Day Visit to the San Elijo Lagoon
New Podcast ~ SJF Buzz : ‘On Mothering’ Poem
SJF Buzz : On Mothering I wrote the poem 'On Mothering' a few months ago after realizing, as an Empty Nest Mom, that 20 years have come and gone. Here is my take on mothering. Join me in celebrating and honoring Moms. Thank you, Susan
‘A Social Wake Up Call’- A Poem – By Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications
A quick podcast of a recent poem I wrote: 'A Social Wake Up Call' By Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications Thanks for stopping by! Like this post? Feel free to subscribe, like, comment and share! Contact SJF Communications for your PR/Marketing/Writing/ Social Media/Photography, or Coaching Needs! SJF Communications - 'Our Mission: Your Communications'!
Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications Photography – Video Montage
I had the amazing opportunity this past Wednesday to attend the Annual SD Media Pros Showcase at Angelika Film Center in Carmel Mountain, San Diego and present a video montage of my photography. This was a wonderful sold-out event at a beautiful theatre (one of my personal favorite places to see films) with nearly 30 … Continue reading Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications Photography – Video Montage