Having spent my life with dreams of becoming a singer and loving anything that displayed real vocal talent, I fell in love with Glee during its first five minutes. My love waned as the show just became way too campy for me and I, like the character Mercedes, wanted more focus on her great talent. … Continue reading Sesame Street hits a high note with a Glee parody
I was America
I was once land of the free, home of the brave. I was a pillar of strength. I welcomed and nurtured you, though none of you were my own. I brought you up to have pride, to build a legacy of hard work and innovation. Though you were all different, your love for me had … Continue reading I was America
Life is like a box of chocolate…
Some time ago I wrote a post in a fit of frustration. It was about this blogosphere and where my little blog could possibly fit within it. I got some really good advice from a few people, yet my blog, this tiny site, remains unchanged. It is, and may always be, just a written version … Continue reading Life is like a box of chocolate…
“We’re hair twins!”
My nephews and niece are in town for a few days. At 5 years old, my niece's thick mane of hair is almost to her waist, just like her Tia's. I couldn't get past how adorable she is in all of her sweetness and I grabbed her and said to her, "We need to take … Continue reading “We’re hair twins!”
Too cool?
I have five nephews and five nieces. Only four of them live in Chicago. The two oldest—in their 2os—and two boys, ten and 8. Ever since I returned to Chicago from Puerto Rico (about eight months now) I've been heartbroken at the fact that Michael, the 10 year old, no longer wants me to kiss … Continue reading Too cool?
Flashback- late ’70s
I popped in the 8-track (did I really say 8-track?), held a hairbrush up to my mouth, and lost myself in dreams of being a member of La Pandilla. Singing was the only means of expression that didn't cause anxiety in the shy little girl that I was. I was five and it's a memory that … Continue reading Flashback- late ’70s
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