Human Beings Are Not Built In Silence

A weeke ago, I substituted at an elementary school. In the morning, while the students were eating breakfast in the … Continue reading Human Beings Are Not Built In Silence

Ramona’s Dream

A short screenplay based on conversations I have had with students in the past month. As I continue to explore … Continue reading Ramona’s Dream

I began my teaching career thirteen years ago at Hoover High School. I first became passionate about teaching when my 12th … Continue reading Reading is the Doorway to Liberation

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

Superman! I am Superman! Watch me Ma’! The little boy shouted over the blaring TV as Superman flew across the … Continue reading Green Cat Liquors Series – Part IV

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

I heard a knock on the door. Mamá had left to go to the liquor store, so I opened the … Continue reading Green Cat Liquors Series: Part III

I could tell it was morning. The smell of burnt egg lingered like the smell of stale alcohol from the … Continue reading Green Cat Liquors Series: Part II

The following is a letter I wrote to my daughter on her 21st birthday. In essence it was a reflection … Continue reading Letter on Her 21st Birthday

I was about 5 years old the day I jumped into my great uncle Miguel’s white Nissan truck on a … Continue reading In The Mood