The Tear of Death
Two days prior to my grandma, Tita, dying, she asked Carmen and I to give her a bath. “Escojeme una … Continue reading The Tear of Death
Category: Bits and Pieces
Sabado Gigante with My Tita
Sometimes I fear that I might forget the stories that keep my grandma (Tita) alive. It’s been a while since … Continue reading Sabado Gigante with My Tita
Who would you want to go to war with?
You say you want to go to war. Destroy the enemy. War, against Who? What if you were the daughter … Continue reading Who would you want to go to war with?
#NotAllLivesMatter Part I
Minerals mined at gunpoint in the Democratic Republic of Congo help produce the smart phones, ipads, cameras, and flat screens … Continue reading #NotAllLivesMatter Part I
Schooling Wendy’s Week of Action
This is the work and movement my daughter has been involved in for several years. I am honored to be … Continue reading Schooling Wendy’s Week of Action
The Little Boy Who Holds Magic
She saw in the little boy, Magic. The kind of magic that reveals the secrets of life. And she … Continue reading The Little Boy Who Holds Magic
Peru
Adobe bricks mixed with grass, sun-dried by the hills, ancient masonry that doesn’t rob the earth of its dignity. Quinoa … Continue reading Peru
Healing Love
Love is more than the manifestation of its energy through someone’s physical presence. It is an energy that endures far after the … Continue reading Healing Love
Imperfect, but Alive
Some days I feel so alive, as if I have glitter running through my veins. Everything inside me feels electric! … Continue reading Imperfect, but Alive
41 and Timeless
I turn 41 today, but for the first time in my life I feel a glimpse of timelessness. It’s a very unfamiliar … Continue reading 41 and Timeless
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