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A Year of New Beginnings

Happy New Year! There is an online comic strip that I just adore called The Awkward Yeti. It is the brain child of Nick Seluk and one of its features is the Adventures of Heart and Brain. I love Heart and Brain. Heart is so fun-loving and eager and ready for whatever happens next while Brain is steady and cautious and hesitant.…

Looking Back...Looking Ahead

The New Year approaches and it is time for a look back. With all that has happened socially and politically, I can't say I'm sad to see this year come to a close. But at the same time, so much has happened personally and professionally that I am a little sad to see it come to an end. So here's a…

'Tis the Season

Sorry for the late post, but I've been a bit busy loving up on Fave Niece and  Fave Nephie.  Yes, I confess. With all the talk I've been doing over the past couple of weeks of family togetherness at the holidays, I had a secret I was keeping. A Christmas Surprise of my own.  I flew out to New York…

Christmas Magic

Christmas approaches, and with it comes a mixed bag of feelings and emotions. Christmas has always been held special magic in my family. I have many memories of gathering in the kitchen with my Abuela, Mother, and Dearest Sister as we rolled out dough for guava filled Cuban pastries, of lying on the floor in the dark, with only the…

Break The Rules

Avoid adverbs at all costs. I am a member of several writing groups on social media. Most of the time they are wonderful places full of writers eager to share their successes, disappointments, ask questions and help each other out in any way possible. Like any online community, even writing groups have their share of trolls, but most of the…