Magical Realism My mom said good things come in threes: And she was right My mom lived by her book of superstitions and dream interpretations. There was no such real book other than what existed in her mind. Every morning we’d get up and share our dreams. Only, […]
100 words describe my Latina morning walk to exercise my legs, eyes and belief-systems The last trip to my ancestral land of Puerto Rico was fraught with trepidation and massive preparation to prove myself. Once there I was “on” continuously. My mind switched languages and meaning repeatedly. I […]
I traveled to a mystical timezone There very well could be too much caffeine in my bloodstream these days. When I lived in New York, I would start ingesting coffee and soda (simultaneously) at around 5:30am and end by 10:30am. Nowadays, I drink coffee at 6:30am, 9:00am and […]
Wacky news as far as I am concerned Like the Backstreet Boys, my wacky news column is back. It took a hiatus of sorts as I figured out how to live in San Francisco. Which for a New Yorker, there have been lots of ups and downs. The […]
Breaking news via text I was watching a new television show the other night called the “Night Shift” set in San Antonio about a group of medical doctors on -yup- the night shift. The twist is that a big portion served recently in the military. It is not […]
That’s it: I’m Going Back to New York As you know I miss New York terribly and I just have not been able to get used to this 70 degree weather. I miss the constant snow falls that the east coast has been getting hit with. I miss […]
Weathered but not Broken As I have been traipsing about on hikes and random excursions, I have come across much beauty. Once such item of note is the weathered nature item of old bark that looks like it has been through some tough times. In this weathered look, […]
Occasionally I dream of Gumbo, Catfish and Asopao Despite my severe shellfish allergy, I always look froward to being in New Orleans. I love all there is about New Orleans. The video, the music, the food, the people. I just have to always be sober enough to order […]
Permit me a rant aimed at mean-spirited researchers: As I walk the line As you know I am a research psychologist by training. However, I am not one in the everyday world of craziness. I have had the chance lately to work with a crazy group of psychologists […]
The still air is no match for a six year old boy Luka, unlike his parents, seeks wild adventures and people connections. There is no kid, adult, or forest he fears approaching. As far as psychological temperament goes, he is most assuredly securely-attached. Breastfed until 16 months despite […]
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