Oh my. I’m tired. Really tired. I’m writing from the exhaustion trenches where wit has donned its pajamas, charm is sipping coffee in a daze, and humor is doing its best impression of a half-hearted chuckle. This marks the 72nd consecutive blog post – a feat that, in […]
Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays? Ah, the holiday season in the concrete jungle, where the aroma of traditional dishes wafts through the streets, signaling the arrival of festive feasts. As a New York Puerto Rican, our holiday table boasts a symphony […]
If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? Ah, the tantalizing prospect of a life without the tyranny of sleep – a realm where the night extends its arms, not to lull you into slumber, but to embrace the boundless possibilities of […]
Name your top three pet peeves. Since I started this blog more than a decade ago, I’ve been writing about pet peeves. Not so much latwly, consudeting all my doom and gloom. But boy, do I have pet peeves. I should have a candy jar. I mean, what […]
What’s your favorite month of the year? Why? Ah, the eternal question – what’s your favorite month of the year? A query that, for me, sparks a whimsical dance between May and December, each twirling to its own unique rhythm. Let’s start with May, the month of my […]
Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why? Ah, the age-old debate – beach or mountains? A question that has vacationers pondering, wanderers wandering, and someone like me torn between the siren call of the sun-soaked sand and the majestic allure of towering peaks. Now, let’s talk beaches. […]
Do you trust your instincts? Ah, trusty instincts, the unsung heroes of my life’s grand circus. Unequivocally, I trust my gut. From the South Bronx to high school in a completely different universe, my instincts have been my North Star, my unfiltered guide through the chaos. Picture this: […]
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 […]
I’ve been wanting to write this pieve for a while. It’s a bit complicated. So bear with me as I put these intricate, maybe even convoluted thoughts onto metaphorical paper. In the realm of soul-searching melodies, there’s a saxophone riff that resonates with the echoes of guilt and […]
What is your favorite place to go in your city? It’s that time of the year again where I extoll the virtues and wonders of New York City. Ah, the enchanting nights of New York City, where the skyline transforms into a shimmering tapestry, and the air is […]