No pretense. No filters. No Instagram with a flashy name and “PV” at the end. No desire for recognition. Why would he want or need that? It’s very likely you already recognize him. He knows that, and you know it too. There’s wisdom in that, a certain “knowing”. This is life as he sees it, and this is him, exactly as he is.
Read MoreMore than a memorial, Judy’s bench is something of a time capsule too. It’s a snapshot of her cherished grandson’s life and his many loves, a sketch of the way things looked just moments before everything changed forever.
Read MoreBy all accounts, Bill Swindle was a bigger-than-life character. Large in stature and with a gregarious personality to match, he was one of those people who are difficult to miss. He’d light up the whole room, made everyone feel seen, and never shied away from a joke.
Read MoreBryce is an art director and graphic artist, so the design (of both the bench and their home) is his. Nat and the crew made it beautiful. “Vallarta has a very positive, healing energy,” he says. My heart is happy when we’re here. The design on the bench is meant to honor the people and culture of Mexico: light, bright, happy… everything that we love about Mexico and our family.”
Read MoreWhat’s a Viejita? Vieja means old woman. Las Viejjtas are “The Little Old Ladies.” You might think the term a bit derogatory, but here in México, age is honored, and so…It’s a term of endearment!
Read MoreWith wonderful guidance and support from Nat and the team, Penny, Joanne, and Lorrie could do the lion’s share of work on the bench; this memorial bench for their father was truly a labor of love for them.
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