When things are going wrong it's easy to get muddled in the thick of negativity. I know that lately that has been my story. My normal happy-go-lucky self has been more of a cynic-at-a-pity-party self and I've discovered something: No one knows how to act or what to say. I liken it to the Emperor's … Continue reading Me and the emperor
Nostalgia: 21
At 21 I fell in love—so I thought at the time—and when Ilearned that the object of my affections would be moving elsewhere, I quit my job, packed my bags and followed, sort of— I ended up about five hours north ofwhere he lived. Disregarding the distance between us and what it meant, I began … Continue reading Nostalgia: 21
What’s the opposite of May/December?
Last week I watched two movie classics, Funny Face with Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn, and An American in Paris with Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. I have a few observations to share. I used to love musicals and now I find them annoying. Though I thought this was a recent discovery, it actually dates … Continue reading What’s the opposite of May/December?
Everyone has a story
I walked into the library this morning to a barrage of questions from the homeless-looking guy who is always here. Funny how prior to today I assumed he was homeless just because of how he looks, but today I see him wondering around with headphones and a portable CD player It's no iPod, but it … Continue reading Everyone has a story
Dear 40…
Last week my dear friend Eileen wrote A love letter to aging for the Being Latino blog. It was a touching tribute to all that is beautiful about growing older. It really got me thinking about my issues with my next birthday—not that it takes much—when I turn 40. I thought that maybe writing my … Continue reading Dear 40…
The lost art of…Sexy
I won't try to lie and say that seeing a man with broad shoulders and muscle definition doesn't make me smile and swoon like a goofy teenager. I believe we're all visual beings to some extent, and I am no different. I will, however, say that I much prefer to see that man's broad shoulders … Continue reading The lost art of…Sexy
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