A new day
My pearls are on. My husband, an immigrant and naturalized citizen under the Obama Administration, was at my side. We pulled our daughter away from zoom school to celebrate the occasion, this historic moment. My half Latina…
Thoughts on a crazy year
Hello Dear Readers! It’s been a while… I’ve been a bit absent here the last few months. To be honest, I needed a break. This year has been so damn hard. Terrible in fact. It’s challenging to…
A Poem to ponder
This beautiful poem by Leslie Dwight, an aspiring writer, took the internet by storm this week. Her words perfectly capture the current state of 2020. They also offer another perspective, a hopeful one. Powerful words to revisit…
Borrowed words
It’s hard to hide my disappointment with the news cycle this week. I am not surprised, but I try to be hopeful. Yet, it’s been a complete letdown. Sometimes I think it would be much better to…
Note to self
This quote really resonated with me. Almost as deeply as a gut punch that takes your breath away. While I have been working to decrease my phone use, I still felt a tinge of guilt reading this…
Merry Merry
During the holiday festivities and stress, I hope these wise words fill your soul this season.
The end of summer
Instead of dreading the end of summer, here are a few borrowed words to celebrate a season of new beginnings.
A Walk and some Words to Live by
My family and I spent the weekend in Washington, D.C. for Father’s Day. My daughter has been slightly obsessed with learning more about Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Sonia Sotomayor, and The White House. It was…
Read Instructions Carefully
I am always inspired by the words of Mary Oliver. Lately, I’ve been pondering about daily routines and the importance of leaving room for daydreaming too. Of course, she has a perfect poem to complement my thoughts…
