I recently returned from living in Puerto Rico where I spent time getting to know my island, my family and my culture. My experience there only confirmed what I’ve always known: I love everything about being a Puerto Rican Latina. I love the fact that almost any occasion turns into a party the minute someone … Continue reading Anti-Latina: When you’re not Latina enough
“Some people feel the rain, others just get wet”
Originally published in 2007 The train came out of the tunnel and I looked out to see the dark clouds. Fear came over me as I remembered that I didn't have an umbrella. I hoped that I would make it to my station before the rain began, but there it was, that first drop on … Continue reading “Some people feel the rain, others just get wet”
F*ck the glass slipper! It’s all about the purple suede stilettos
I almost typed the title of this post without the asterik, but figured I'd ease into the profanity on this blog. As I work to develop my writing voice I have to be authentic and the authentic me swears. Sometimes a lot. And as a good friend suggested when we discussed my blog, my blog … Continue reading F*ck the glass slipper! It’s all about the purple suede stilettos
Making Mom happy and my thrift store find
I was a spoiled child the first few years of my life, at least where material things were concerned. When my parents divorced and my Mom moved us to Chicago. In addition to my parents' marriage, gone were the pretty custom dresses and elaborate birthday parties. In their place were trips to the thrift store … Continue reading Making Mom happy and my thrift store find
The ‘unlucky’ lucky bamboo
Can luck be bought? Last week during a trip to the dollar store I spotted a lucky bamboo plant and decided to find out, or rather to give it another try. See, five years ago my attempt at bringing luck to my life didn't go so well. Blog post from February 19, 2007 "My friend … Continue reading The ‘unlucky’ lucky bamboo
The One Lovely Blog Award
I am honored to have received this award from one of my very favorite bloggers, Nicolle from Culture Jaunt. She's extraordinary and her blog is full of great photos, insightful book reviews, and yummy recipes. So, in accordance with accepting this award ~ these are the guidelines: * Thank the person who nominated you and … Continue reading The One Lovely Blog Award
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