Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! You ever feel like Thanksgiving just sneaks up on you? One minute, you’re trying to catch the last bits of summer, and the next thing you know, you’re knee-deep in a grocery store aisle full of pumpkin everything and wondering how you’re supposed to roast […]
Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays? Thanksgiving at my childhood table was a beautiful fusion of flavors and traditions that would make any Puerto Rican abuela proud. Forget the stereotypical turkey and cranberry sauce! Instead, my family’s feast had pernil—that slow-roasted pork […]
How do you express your gratitude? Gratitude—it’s a word that gets tossed around like confetti at a New Year’s Eve party. We’re all supposed to be grateful, but how we express it can be as varied as our choice of coffee orders. Personally, my gratitude toolkit includes saying […]
In life’s unpredictable journey, there are moments when my back has been firmly pressed against the wall, playing the role of protector whether it was acknowledged or not. Yet, amid these challenges, I can’t help but reflect on the immense gratitude I feel for my ride or die […]
Yesterday, the air was filled with the sweet melody of chirping birds, and today, the distant echo of church bells chiming danced through the atmosphere. For a fleeting moment, I marveled at the beauty of the ringing bells, only for a sudden realization to wash over me—it is […]
Im sitting here basking in a moment of reflection in the chaos that was, dare I say it, a top 5 contender for the worst year of my life. But here I am, still standing, still rocking that irreverent charm and sassy wit. Life’s a rollercoaster, and I’ve […]
Name the professional athletes you respect the most and why. I love watching sports. However, I don’t watch them often. I watch the big games. The Superbowl. The World Cup. The U.S. Open. The World Series. And, all the other big ones. One could say I’m a fairweather […]
I love my son. That’s undeniable. I also find him funny and cool. And, his empathy IQ is through the roof. With all that said, he is still a teenage 15 year year old boy. Lots of grunts, eye rolls, and snarky comments are in the air as […]
It was not something I had thought about. It’s not something I had ever envisioned doing. It’s not something I had looked forward to. But I did it. The day came and not only got through it, but it also went well. I’m talking about the memorial service […]
Here’s the truth right off the bat. When you lose a loved one, conversations become awkward. People fumble for words. They feel sorrow on your behalf. Often, they want to help. Many will reflexively ask how can I help? Meanwhile, you feel overwhelmed and bombarded. You may find […]
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