A picture is a poem without words. ~Horace To me, words have always been how I paint a picture, perhaps because of my inability to pain or draw in spite of my desire to do so. For that very reason, I admire those who can and am thankful to know some very talented artists that … Continue reading (Not so) Wordless Wednesday- Art-miration
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I’m unique just like everyone else
I paid a visit to my former workplace and as I walked down the long hallway one of my former co-workers nudged another and pointed to me. When I got within earshot of them they both left their desks to greet me with hugs and exclaimed, “Libby, you look so different but we knew it … Continue reading I’m unique just like everyone else
The power in ‘each one, teach one’
For some reason I still couldn’t tie my shoes in second grade. As smart as I was, shoelaces confounded me. Now, not having kids I’m not actually sure the age when kids learn to tie their shoes but since my friend and classmate Luis was the one who finally taught me, I’m guessing it was … Continue reading The power in ‘each one, teach one’
Flashback: Puerto Rico, Tito El Bambino and Feliz Navidad
Shuffling through my iPod yesterday, trying to create a Christmas music playlist, I saw I had downloaded Tito El Bambino's Christmas hit, Feliz Navidad. Cue the Wayne and Garth flashback sound effect here Late Wednesday, October 28, 2009 I arrived in Puerto Rico for what would be almost a year of reconnecting with culture, family, language, … Continue reading Flashback: Puerto Rico, Tito El Bambino and Feliz Navidad
(Not so) Wordless Wednesday – Chicago
Early morning view from Navy Pier
