A new friend who writes here took on the challenge of writing something, anything for 30 days during the month of April: National Poetry Month. I thought it would make for an interesting challenge so I decided to take it on as well, though I am five days late. I got a few of our … Continue reading I ♥ NYC!
Dating: Is this really all there is?
This was originally posted on an old blog back in October 2008. Most still holds true... It was Crosstown Classic weekend and I was at a bar with some friends. It was crowded, everyone was in a good mood. Cubs and Sox fans were giving each other a hard time, but all in fun. I … Continue reading Dating: Is this really all there is?
Bah humbug!
During my early childhood, Christmas was the most amazing time of the year. We lived in Puerto Rico and celebrated from Thanksgiving to El Dia de Los Reyes Magos. It also helped that my mom's birthday is on Christmas day. From parrandas, to food, to opening presents, to putting a box of grass under our … Continue reading Bah humbug!
War of the cookers
Last week my nephew [seemingly] innocently asked me, “Titi,do you know how it to make soup?” It was such a random question that it threw meoff a bit. “Soup? Like from a can soup?” I asked, confused. “No, real soup,” he said.Oh, I thought. He must have had soup at his abuela’s recently. “No, … Continue reading War of the cookers
The lost art of…dating
It's been a while since I was on a real date and it's for a very good reason. No one asks anymore. I used to think that was a reflection on me but after speaking with many friends and acquaintances, I've realized it's almost an obsolete practice. I wonder if it has to do with the sexual … Continue reading The lost art of…dating
Nostalgia: 5-8
My dad owned a tire shop in Cayey, PR, when I was young.Some of my earliest memories are of my sisters and me running around the shop,hiding inside the stacks of tires. During our childhood games of hide and seek in the tireshop, I never once stopped to think about what everything around merepresented. The … Continue reading Nostalgia: 5-8
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