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for Robert Piwarzyk
Denise Rochon
November 2, 2025
Desiderata ( Max Ehrmann) Public Domain
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Denise Rochon
October 29, 2025
Robert takes a rest and sits among his limestone quarry rocks.
Denise Rochon
October 29, 2025
Forget-Me-Not!!
Natural Bridges Santa Cruz was one of Bobby's favorite places
Denise Rochon
October 27, 2025
Santa Cruz Natural Bridges Park was one of Bob's favorite places
Remembrance of my Beautiful Cousin Bob, pg 1
Denise Rochon
October 27, 2025
Bob was the best cousin anyone could ever hope to have. He was always there for you and appreciated everything you did for him in turn. He will be loved forever!
Denise Rochon
October 27, 2025
In memory of my beautiful cousin Bob
Denise Rochon
October 25, 2025
Bob signs a copy of Lime Kiln Legacies for his package delivery person
Denise Rochon
October 25, 2025
Mountain Parks Foundation Centennial Docent Award for "Bobby Bear"
Denise Rochon
October 25, 2025
A Special Poem in honor of Bob
Denise Rochon
October 25, 2025
In remembrance of my beautiful cousin Bob
Denise Rochon
October 24, 2025
Co-Author of Lime Kiln Legacies
Christmas Holiday Party 2012
Denise Rochon
October 23, 2025
Bob models a Seaweed Wig while a Docent at Morro Bay, CA 1991
Denise Rochon
October 23, 2025
Bob likes to have fun, tell stories and make people happy.
Coastal Redwoods - Beautiful Trees were cherished by Bob
Denise Rochon
October 23, 2025
Denise Rochon
October 21, 2025
Lady Bug Lane In The Spirit of Halloween
Denise Rochon
October 20, 2025
Robert W Piwarzyk Author of Several Books on Santa Cruz History and Nature
Denise Rochon
October 20, 2025
Bob was an expert on the history of the Lime Kilns of the Pogonip of Santa Cruz
Denise Rochon
October 18, 2025
A Stairway to Heaven
Denise Rochon
October 18, 2025
Denise Rochon
October 18, 2025
Denise Rochon
October 16, 2025
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