Transcending a new: Leave nothing in between
Transcending a new Measuring the space between here and life’s queue Peering longingly past the walled-up maze The righteous path forward awaits in a fiery blaze Moving on Leave nothing in between
Don’t let the mind hone in on the obvious: Believe in Me
Don’t let the mind hone in on the obvious Listen with widened burning eyes Scan and build your own narrative An angled guiding hand climbs out from under A burning glow from within forward propels A floating driving essence rightfully emanates Beliefs of promise are […]
Mimi’s Day Summed up in a Haiku
Mimi’s Day Summed up in a Haiku Morning chores galore Boozy lips pontificate Hazily run home
A wish for “The Cool and Hip Aunt” Day
The Cool and Hip Aunt Day Growing up my family was a fairly conservative Hispanic family. Sleepovers were not allowed because that was considered inappropriate behavior. Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” song was a constant hymn. My mother never had a single drop of alcohol in her […]
Power outlet scouring and Hawaii daydreaming: what does recharging ourselves mean anymore?
170 days. I wrote a blog post everyday for 170 days straight. Then on day 171 and specifically the 161st day of the calendar year I took a break. I was tired physically, mentally and spiritually. I could have pushed myself to write since I had ideas in […]
High heels, neat hats, and a large desk with a commanding presence: My wish for dinner with Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
High heels, neat hats, and a large desk with a commanding presence: My wish for dinner with Vigdís Finnbogadóttir While in the old part of Panama City, Panama, I came across much graffiti of interest and note that keeps running through my mind. Immediately upon entering the […]
A Jim Jarmusch like moment in Panama: A storied moment on the train tracks
A Jim Jarmusch like moment in Panama: A storied moment on the train tracks As I whizzed on by in the car in a town north of Panama City, Panama, I looked out the window towards the train tracks. Trains as a mode of transportation have […]
I was meant to be a psychologist: But Why?
I was meant to be a psychologist: But Why? I was a smarty pants, book smarts girl from the South Bronx. I read ten books a week sometimes for books were my escape into other worlds and realms of possibilities. I knew there was more out […]
Seven ways to avoid wrinkles including staying away from annoying people
Seven ways to avoid wrinkles including staying away from annoying people The humidity that lies in the air is giving my hair a longstanding day in and day out freak out. The pollen count is pounding my sinuses and I am on my second round of antibiotics. Sigh. […]
Si mi chiamano Mimi: What’s in my Mimi-esque name?
Mi chiamano Mimi: What’s in my Mimi-esque name Growing up I was mimi. It was an endearing nickname that sounded younger and hipper than my actual name. Because I was one of very few Hispanic students when I went away to boarding school I no longer […]
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