CATHIE CANEPA PHOTOGRAPHY

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Cathie Canepa got serious about photographing birds over six years ago. As she admits, “My painting and bird photography bring me so much joy.” It brings a lot of joy to us as well. Cathie’s work is regularly displayed at the San Diego County Fair and has received many awards.

Yellow Crowned Night Heron- Batiquitos Lagoon

Cathie and Bill Canepa at Jimmy Gauntt’s Bench in San Elijo Lagoon

2 responses to “CATHIE CANEPA PHOTOGRAPHY”

mm says:
May 25, 2024 at 3:42 pm
Dear Cathie and Casey,
Firstly, I’m so sorry for the loss of your sons who seem to have a beautiful connection even though they may not have known one another. The story shared here by Casey is one I just accidently discovered as I sat next to a water fountain with the dedication name “Sean Alexander Canepa” on the bottom. We’re here in Carlsbad Hilton Cape Rey this Memorial Day weekend from NJ, on a very spontaneous few days getaway and found respite in a shady, secluded area outside the hotel lobby where I found a beautiful trickling waterfall feature. I felt compelled to look up the name that was imprinted there, and discovered the beautiful lives that lived here, and their families who steadfastly honor them. Thank you for sharing the stories of your boys. Thank you for sharing your examples of emotional connection amongst strangers, for we are all connected one way or another! Thank you for Cathie’s photography. Thank you for sharing your loss with honesty – I conveyed what I learned from this blog to my 20 year daughter who had walked over to the water fountain with me. Love from NJ! May you always be of witness to life’s miracles, and ultimately find peace.
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- Casey Gauntt says:
  May 28, 2024 at 1:05 pm
  The Canepas, my wife and I were deeply moved by your kind and thoughtful words. We so appreciate that you took the time to write us something so beautiful. Thank-you from the bottom of our hearts. Before Jimmy’s accident, we did not know the Canepas or their youngest son, Sean, even though they live 100 yards from us. Cathie Canepa dropped by shortly after Jimmy died and we’ve been close friends ever since. Warmly, Casey
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Write Me Something Beautiful Authors - Casey and Jimmy Gauntt

Casey Gauntt

is a retired attorney and former senior executive of a major San Diego real estate company. He lives in Solana Beach, California, with his wife, Hilary. Casey grew up in Itasca, Illinois, graduated Lake Park High School in 1968, and received B.S., JD and MBA degrees from the University of Southern California.

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Jimmy Gauntt

was born and raised in Solana Beach and graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 2002. A prestigious Trustee Scholar at the University of Southern California, he majored in English and Spanish. He authored six plays, five screenplays, and a multitude of poems and short stories. Beginning in 2010, the USC English Department annually bestows the Jimmy Gauntt Memorial Award—aka “The Jimmy”—to the top graduates in English. Jimmy passed over to the other side in 2008 at age 24.