I’m a Puerto Rican in San Francisco
A Puerto Rican in San Francisco Do you know the song by Sting called “Englishman in New York.” It’s a pop Jazz wannabe fusion melody. Admittedly, it is a little catchy but […]
I love you New York: Till we meet again
Bye NewYork: Till we meet again This past week, when I was not busy packing and still answering a 100 emails, I took a walk from Grand Central (42nd […]
For the love of yellow cornmeal and corned beef hash Puerto Rican style: Being a non-traditional foodie
For the love of yellow cornmeal and corned beef hash Puerto Rican style: Being a non-traditional foodie My son, probably just like millions of other six-year olds, loves pizza. These snow days […]
Keeping the Faith in People Even in Hard Times
Keeping the Faith in People Right before I head out to work today, I am catching the breaking news of the hostage situations in France. Sadness is inevitable when watching the world […]
It’s the New Year: I will now forgive my sixth grade teacher
It’s the New Year: I think I will now forgive my sixth grade teacher Ah, 2015 has come upon us. I am glossy-eyed and eager to get things hopping and skipping […]
Oprah Says Don’t let Other People Write Your Script: I Say I alone write my own story
Oprah Says Don’t let Other People Write Your Script & I Say: I alone write my own story We are on the eve of yet another new year. We may make resolutions. […]
The year the cat disappeared and beheadings rose: My emotional connections to some of this year’s top stories
The year the cat disappeared and beheadings rose: My emotional connections to some of this year’s top stories For me, this year was partly about the disappearance of the cat. Yes, you […]
Excitedly awaiting the arrival of the new year for it will not be meek: Happy Chrismukkah
Excitedly awaiting the arrival of the new year for it will not be meek: Happy Chrismukkah Growing up Puerto Rican in the South Bronx meant that Christmas time was a time of […]
A Lingering Presence: Admonitions, Names and Stones
A Lingering Presence: Admonitions, Names and Stones A few years back I visited the Accademia Gallery in Florence, to see firsthand David by Michaelangelo. In that venue, no one is allowed to take […]
Here we go again: Nuyorican, Gringa, and Puerto Rican what shall I be labelled?
Here we go again: Nuyorican, Gringa, and Puerto Rican what shall I be labelled? Nuyoricans are a funny bunch. They have a mixed cultural identity that is extremely strong that forms a […]
