In her, I saw the liberation we had all been waiting for
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Category: Bits and Pieces
My great-grandmother’s love for the darling of Hollywood: Shirley Temple
A beautiful reflection by my daughter, Carmen Elida Mason. This morning, Shirley Temple passed away. I really don’t have a … Continue reading My great-grandmother’s love for the darling of Hollywood: Shirley Temple
What I Learned from Working at a Minimum Wage Job
I started to work at an undisclosed bookstore for the winter season. The first pay check I received was for … Continue reading What I Learned from Working at a Minimum Wage Job
Lost in Expectations
English Seminar Class Ninety-seven percent of the students in this class are White-American. They are in this GATE class (Gifted … Continue reading Lost in Expectations
Anchored in I AM
There’s something about not having an intentional job that makes me feel unproductive, unsuccessful, like a runaway balloon with no … Continue reading Anchored in I AM
In Her Dying Process, I Found Peace
As I stepped out of the airplane I smelled a familiar smell of dew and dampness, one which I had smelled … Continue reading In Her Dying Process, I Found Peace
Where I’m From (My Version)
Driving through the winding street lined with multi-story homes, tall pine trees, and manicured lawns, on my way to Point … Continue reading Where I’m From (My Version)
La Patita
I was sitting on my mother’s lap; I must have been six or seven years old. She wasn’t running around … Continue reading La Patita
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time in which we commemorate and receive our loved ones … Continue reading Día de los Muertos
A Letter to the Little Girl in Me
Mi niña Cristina, You are an inspiration to me. Though you were raised with many obstacles you still found a … Continue reading A Letter to the Little Girl in Me
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