She had scrubbed and cleaned all day. She never felt clean enough. Never felt as if her task was a completed one. It is not like anything is ever fully done. She wanted to not only clean her physical living space but she also wanted to scrub clean […]
I am more snark than sadness. But today I might just be in a sadness cone of being. Doesn’t mean I won’t be snarky but I don’t readily see it happening. I went down a rabbit hole today. Not the Alice in Wonderland kind. I sure wish it […]
Stop the presses. I did something unfathomable. A bit inconceivable. I love that word, by the way. Ever since I watched the Princess Bride, I have been amused by the word inconceivable. I just want to say it in numerous ways placing the emphasis in random places. Try […]
I am sometimes easily amused. I like to laugh. I’m also not readily offended. I do find some things, or rather some people, distasteful. But back to being amused. There are times when I sit in meetings or other discussions where I want to issue a disclaimer. I […]
Pinpricks Blood drops Tears Heart avalanche Clawing Crawling out An extended hand Dampened dreams Frozen hopes Shivering wishes Frostbite Piercing Hives Sharpened fears Waiting for the sun to rise Burn off the frost
For the past two weeks, I have had the Spanish phrase “mala fe” running through my daily consciousness. Popping up in my interactions with a select group of people. The phrase could literally be translated as bad faith. However, it means more that someone bears you ill will. […]
Many moons ago I may have caught the film Sliding Doors starring Gwyneth Paltrow. I honestly can’t remember seeing it but I know the plot fairly well. Then again, it is not that hard to figure out. Two possible life trajectories that depend on whether she makes the […]
You’ve got your rockstar rags You’ve got your nicely manicured nails You smile at all the right moments You’re just a social construction You buff your image in the mirror You prop up your image makers You pretend to care But your shoes have more shine than your […]
As a New Yorker who grew up in the South Bronx near Yankee stadium, I love baseball. As a Latina, I love baseball. As a fan of comeback stories, I love baseball. As a die-hard New Yorker, I would have loved it if either the Yankees or the […]
Was on the long highway Full speed ahead With a box full of hidden heartache Vigor and mirth were running through my tire tread No one knew the music playing inside the car And no one came to find out Just a few who wanted to dull my […]
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