Photo of the Day – Melinda’s Healing Garden

Published January 13, 2026

I, Bernie Harberts, did not use generative AI to write or illustrate this article. Spell check and grammar check, yes. AI, no.

The Melinda being refered to is Melinda Penkava. She and her husband Keith were dear friends. Melinda died of complications related to Parkinson's. I still visit regularly with Keith.

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