About Me – Camilla – Updated June 2025

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I’ve joined Substack! In doing so, I created an up to date About me. Thought I would share it here, too. If you’re on Substack, let’s connect there! My name is Camilla Downs (pronounced like Pamela, but with a “C”), … Continue reading

Poetry: Feeling the Breeze – Updated Version 2024

June 29 2024 Originally written and shared June 2023 – This is an updated version June 2024 Prompt: What does Pride mean to you? Feeling the Breeze Pride means I am a safe person
I am a safe space
If you need … Continue reading

Throwback Post: Ladies Night While Cleaning and Reading

**THROWBACK POST** July 7 2014: 20 minutes til ladies night with other C18 Moms, Grandmas, and Aunts! Wahoooo!! I so much love these beautiful people we get to spend a few days with. I keep hearing, “Look! That’s Thomas’ Mom” … Continue reading

Throwback Post: Being Creative With Reading and Mining While Camping

**THROWBACK POST** July 19 2015: Spent the afternoon being creative and then we all made a sign for our hotel room door at the upcoming C18 conference! xoxoxo July 19 2012: E is for Expectation…”This journey will be much more … Continue reading

Throwback Post: Car Wash Adventures While Shopping and Walking

**THROWBACK POST** July 29 2014: When the day calls for a wee mini adventure … “Working at the car wash … Get your car washed today” … Thomas and Lillian weren’t that impressed with my singing!! We had a ball! … Continue reading

Throwback Post: First Day of School While Celebrating With Pink Elephants

**THROWBACK POST** August 19 2013: The adventures have begun … 2nd grade for Thomas, 5th grade for Lillian and Reiki sessions and mentoring for Camilla. Thomas was so happy to see Mrs. Nicole! I LOVE High Desert Montessori! Great energy, … Continue reading

Throwback Post: Family Fun at Lake Tahoe

**THROWBACK POST** August 30 2013: These two young people = Faith, Inspiration and Courage …. nice time outside at The Romano Casa tonight! August 30 2009: Just back from a minication with Thomas & Lillian to Incline Village/Tahoe. Left Sat … Continue reading