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…
Do Good, Be Good
Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Cyber Monday. More and more, it seems like Thanksgiving, a day when we are to celebrate what -- and who -- we have in our lives, is quickly brushed aside in the never ending push for more. With the marketers and advertisers pushing the newest and greatest fad, they play on the feel good time…