There are lessons to be learned from our pets. One I'm learning from Lola is to stop and smell the roses everything.
Barbie and Ken get married: The (not) exclusive photos
When I was young, my dreams for my Barbie never included a wedding. I dreamed of the car, more outfits, cute hairdos, and of course, the playhouse. But if I ever did dream of a Barbie and Ken wedding, it might look like this. Via Glamour.com "Super-talented—and super-creative!—photographer Beatrice de Guigne masterminded this ingenious photo shoot then … Continue reading Barbie and Ken get married: The (not) exclusive photos
A little perspective: Best things about being blind [video]
Meet Tommy Edison, The Blind Film Critic, who has a great "outlook" on life. "There's no race. I know people from what comes out of their mouth, and what's in their heart"
Mentoring: A great way to pay it forward & share what you know
I strongly believe in the power of mentoring and have written about it on a few occasions. I've profiled the Latino BIGS of NYC program as well as touched upon what it's meant in my own life. Being involved in the development of our youth has been a personal mission since I was in my 20s … Continue reading Mentoring: A great way to pay it forward & share what you know
Take note grammar nerds, the Double-Reverse-Sarcastimark is here
If, like me, you've sometimes felt that current grammar rules are just not enough to stop all the ugly grammar that happens online, then you'll be thrilled to know there's a second level of grammar. They include Isolation Marks, which are used to ensure your readers know that you're only quoting bad spelling, and the … Continue reading Take note grammar nerds, the Double-Reverse-Sarcastimark is here
Finding your Latina roots in a caldero of arroz con gandules
Due to a few of my characteristics, people question my Latinaness and because of it, I’ve dubbed myself, “La anti-Latina.” One of those things is cooking. I’m no Martita Stewart, to be sure, but not finding absolute enjoyment in cooking is not the equivalent of lacking the ability to do it. I can cook, when … Continue reading Finding your Latina roots in a caldero of arroz con gandules
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