Because another of my favorite people is gone now, I've decided to design a page for him, too.
Dean was a very gifted photographer, had a quick wit, great sense of humor, hip with history, well traveled, and served this country's military to help protect our freedoms!
"I thank you, Dean, for being a part of my life for so many years and for so many reasons. I also am thankful for his sending me copies of his photographs, so I could share with my friends. So Dean, here's to you, my special friend!"
~nr lenz
This is inspired by the death of, Dean Arnold, a long time friend. I enjoy writing and sharing special things in my life, and losing special people in my life is part of me. ♥
Sometimes things happen when our hearts are vulnerable and open to raw emotion. Losing friends and family definitely connect my 'raw emotion' with this heart-wrenching loss.
Writing poetry, or just sharing my thoughts, has often been my 'saving grace'. Writing and sharing can be so therapeutic during times of extreme, raw emotion. This is proof, from tears to verbal flow . . .
~nr lenz ♥ to ♥
This is inspired by the death of, Dean Arnold, a long time friend. I enjoy writing and sharing special things in my life, and losing special people in my life is part of me. ♥
Sometimes things happen when our hearts are vulnerable and open to raw emotion. Losing friends and family definitely connect my 'raw emotion' with this heart-wrenching loss.
Writing poetry, or just sharing my thoughts, has often been my 'saving grace'. Writing and sharing can be so therapeutic during times of extreme, raw emotion. This is proof, from tears to verbal flow . . .
~nr lenz ♥ to ♥
DEAN, my colorful friend!
AMAZON EXPERIENCE
This is a story all in itself . . . in the nutshell, Dean took a trip to the Amazon to 'fish', for piranas. On a day trip, by boat, he was affected so much seeing a small jungle school, he decided he wanted to 'give up an occasional 6- or 12-pack of Bud' to send educational supplies to those kids. I was the go-between; I found someone who spoke English. It was the most enlightening and enriching experience I've had.
I currently have an introduction already written, with hopes of writing a book, about my experiences with Dean and his trip to the Amazon! I am still in contact with Dean's 'guide' and others who have kept in contact with me, and it's now February, 2023.
I currently have an introduction already written, with hopes of writing a book, about my experiences with Dean and his trip to the Amazon! I am still in contact with Dean's 'guide' and others who have kept in contact with me, and it's now February, 2023.
"AFRICA, 2010"
Dean was one of the few people I know who, in life, nearly completed his own bucket list. One of those things was to put foot in every continent; he only lacked two when he died!