Bits and Pieces

My Farming Journey: one day at a time

I hadn’t been able to post in a while. I am a high school teacher, and though I work part-time, … Continue reading My Farming Journey: one day at a time

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Sowing a New Path Through Farming

I started attending farm school this fall semester. From the time I can remember, I’ve always had a special connection … Continue reading Sowing a New Path Through Farming

Farming

My story has a surprise beginning

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Bits and Pieces, Narratives

Safe Space Wasn’t in My Vocabulary

A friend of mine invited me to go to the beach with her partner and daughter. Her sister, who I’d … Continue reading Safe Space Wasn’t in My Vocabulary

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13 Days of Carmen – 2021

The idea of 13 Days of Carmen began after my daughter moved out and went to live on the other … Continue reading 13 Days of Carmen – 2021

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Ghetto Rage

You gaslight my historyWhich teaches me I come from magnificentMothers and FathersAbuelas y AbuelosMy history which shows me I come … Continue reading Ghetto Rage

Bits and Pieces, Soul Nibbles

A Moment of Grace

Sometimes forgiveness comes like a brief moment of grace out of the blue, unplanned, like an accident that changes you … Continue reading A Moment of Grace

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4-Year-old Cristina

Last night, my mom and I went for a wonderful walk through downtown and looked at the festive city lights … Continue reading 4-Year-old Cristina

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SOMETIMES

Sometimes When I’m having trouble figuring out what life’s about What’s my purpose? Why am I here? Rather than ponder … Continue reading SOMETIMES

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Intimate moments that heal

When I was in middle school, my grandmother and I would often spend weekend nights listening to music on an … Continue reading Intimate moments that heal