An Alaskan Adventure – Cycles of Life
Francesca Filanc
June 5, 2013
We all know someone or are that person who is dying of a disease, or someone whose body is failing as a result of old
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The White Picket Fence
Francesca Filanc
May 29, 2013
A couple of weeks ago I was in Northern California visiting my daughter Erica and her children. While Erica was busy working I took her
Remembering My Husband Peter Filanc
Francesca Filanc
May 22, 2013
Today would have been my beloved husband’s birthday. Pete passed away of invasive bladder cancer May 9, 2007 at the age of 54, just short
Maui Revisited Thirty Six Years Later!
Francesca Filanc
May 16, 2013
When our oldest child was a baby I used to say Yvette would be upset when she got older because she lived in Hawaii for
Patriot’s Day in Boston, Massachusetts, 2013
Francesca Filanc
April 19, 2013
The third Monday of each April is Patriot’s Day, a favorite holiday in Massachusetts! Additionally, it is also the day of the Boston Marathon. Terrorist
Memories Flourish in a Fragrant Garden
Francesca Filanc
April 10, 2013
Recently I spent the day painting with a friend in my mother’s garden and was reminded of an article I wrote for San Diego Home
Thoughts on Nature and Life’s Simple Joyous Moments
Francesca Filanc
April 2, 2013
Easter was an idyllic day with family. All who could come celebrated life, love and just being together in my mother’s spectacular garden. There is
Chance Meetings and Experiences!
Francesca Filanc
March 26, 2013
Passover is here and Easter is but a few days away. Many of us are traveling to be with friends and relatives over this special
The Gardens of Villa Cimbrone
Francesca Filanc
March 20, 2013
One of my daughters lives in Europe. I travel there to visit my family. Usually I don’t branch out to different destinations because I want
Being Inspired!
Francesca Filanc
February 27, 2013
Many times I am asked where my inspirations come from for a particular painting. Sometimes I deliberate and a painting may take me weeks or
GLORIA’S PICO DE GALLO AND TOMATILLOS SALSA PARA ESTA GRINGA
Francesca Filanc
March 8, 2012
Gloria is originally from Mexico. After a knee replacement last May, I felt my speedy recovery was due in part to these two delicious condiments.
EXPANDING VEGETABLES RECIPES
Francesca Filanc
February 29, 2012
Glad you all stayed tuned for the recipes I talked about in my last post. Menu: Vegetable soup Black beans with quinoa Collard greens with
EXPANDING VEGETABLES
Francesca Filanc
February 7, 2012
A couple of days ago I went to our organic local market, Jimbos, to stock up on vegetables for the week. In my zeal, marketing
WHAT MOTIVATES ME TO PAINT?
Francesca Filanc
January 24, 2012
Many things motivate me to paint. I paint because it brings me joy to create attractive works of art. Painting is fun and keeps me
FLY-FISHING
Francesca Filanc
January 12, 2012
I thought it might be a good idea for me to clarify the expression “ Rippin’ Lips”. In fly-fishing it means that you are bringing
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS!
Francesca Filanc
January 1, 2012
“Do you have your New Year’s Resolutions picked out yet?” my mother questioned two weeks ago in the middle of the hustle-bustle while trying to
WE ARE ALL ARTISTS
Francesca Filanc
December 28, 2011
Now that Christmas and Chanukah have come and gone we can get back to our everyday lives. The holiday season gives an artist, such as
