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 […]
She was almost finished. Everything had been packed up except for a few items. A few words. 1000s of words. Just bundled and crumpled. Words that were once meaningful and now are empty. Empty containers. An empty glass. Emptiness. No labels. Once the containers provided nourishment now it […]
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 […]
This may be blasphemy for some. But here it goes. I like Star Wars, but don’t love it. I’ve only ever seen four films in the movie series, in the theatres. Those being Episode I: the phantom menace (which was horrible); Episode VII: The Force Awakens (which wasn’t […]
Sometimes one falls in love with a human. Sometimes a bread pudding. Other times a hot, new pair of shoes. It can happen. For instance, I just love a rainbow pair of stiletto Louboutin shoes. They are just the most perfect pair of shoes. They are completely me. […]
Selena Gomez has apparently been through some tough times in her 27 years of age. She was diagnosed with lupus and has undergone a kidney transplant. Luckily, she had a great friend who donated that kidney. Thus, even while battling health problems, she had a support network. Which, […]
She wholeheartedly believes there’s a story for every occasion. And, a dress as well. She was eager for the night to come so that she could share all that she had practiced till now. Plus, her dress was going to be fabulous. She could imagine it all now. […]
Wrapped up inside the cocoon Feeling the warmth Feeling nested Feeling a reprieve A solid fort of comfort Protected from the wear and tear of life Building a silky foam Soaking in the bubbles Going to emerge soon And soon will be a butterfly Landing on a buttercup […]