Costa Ballena’s Guardian Angel
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The best lesson I think we can take from Dagmar’s life
is to immerse ourselves in the soul of what’s around
us. Whether it is something that interests you or not,
there can be so much good that comes out of
participating in community events for both you and
the community.
Of course, Dagmar made a business out of joining in
events; but, without her participation, many of those
events and other various community efforts would not
have carried the weight they do.
Let us all be like Dagmar and foster the many
benevolent efforts being put forth all around us every
day. Whether they are the creation and maintenance of
community parks and recreation areas, a new business
opening in your neighborhood, a play in one of the
community theatres, or even a large-scale annual
festival… each of these creative endeavors means
something to the communities that host them. And a
great way for us to integrate into our local
communities is to participate and support those
around us trying to gift our communities with the
passionate efforts blossoming from their hearts. This
area is a fruitful hub for many beautiful works and I
know that Dagmar lived in appreciation of them all. I
will strive keep this lesson close to my heart… for the
love of Costa Ballena and its many tales.
community. Of course, Dagmar made a business out of
joining in events; but, without her participation, many
of those events and other various community efforts
would not have carried the weight they do.
Let us all be like Dagmar and foster the many
benevolent efforts being put forth all around us every
day. Whether they are the creation and maintenance of
community parks and recreation areas, a new business
opening in your neighborhood, a play in one of the
community theatres, or even a large-scale annual
festival… each of these creative endeavors means
something to the communities that host them. And a
great way for us to integrate into our local
communities is to participate and support those
around us trying to gift our communities with the
passionate efforts blossoming from their hearts. This
area is a fruitful hub for many beautiful works and I
know that Dagmar lived in appreciation of them all. I
will strive keep this lesson close to my heart… for the
love of Costa Ballena and its many tales.
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In Memoriam to Dagmar
I admire those who wholeheartedly choose to say
‘yes’ to this land, its people, and the culture found
here. Dagmar Reinhardt was one of those people. I
would see her at every big event I attended (not
many by her standards) and I would, of course, read
about her adventures in her bi-monthly publications
in Ballena Tales.
I found her to be so admirable not only in her effort to
attend community events but also in her drive and
ability to engage with organizers and participants
alike. It appeared to me that her goal was to live what
Costa Ballena is all about and to share it with the
world – with passion and zest!
I cannot claim to have known Dagmar very well
personally but it is out of my experience of working in
collaboration with her on her publications over the
last five years, as well as watching her work with
finesse throughout the Zona Sur communities, that I
would like to express my deepest condolences to all
who knew her and were affected by her life. She was
a truly striking force whose capacity to unite people
and their efforts throughout Costa Ballena will be
deeply missed and difficult to replace.