Humanity: Raw & Unfiltered
“Was your childhood so bad?” I placed the last of the groceries on the top shelf in the fridge, closed the door, and waited for my teenage son to respond. “My childhood? No, my childhood was awesome. It was when you asked dad for the divorce: the DEATH DIVORCE that you Read more
“It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” ―Andy Rooney Last Friday, as my Moms (I have two) were preparing bank deposits for me to run to the bank for them, I noticed they had dated Read more
What I remember is fuzzy in outline, gossamer thin, yet vibrant in detail. Sleek emerald green, the car glides silently. My skinny legs stuck to the leather seats; the top is down. Eyes wide. We raced away from LaGuardia Airport to his training camp. It was summer hot, dazzling light, garish green grass clipped Read more
Dear Mom and Dad, My requests are short and simple. I will not ask much of you. You can start by giving your 100% full undivided attention to this piece of paper you are reading. So, first, you can start by sending me off just the way you remember me Read more
“It was very pleasant to savor its aroma, for smells have the power to evoke the past, bringing back sounds and even other smells that have no match in the present. -Tita” ― Laura Esquivel, Like Water for Chocolate Food has always been a big deal in my family. For Read more
Most of us are familiar with the quote: “ Life and death is in the power of the tongue.” However, do you truly understand the amount of energy your thoughts and actions hold? After suffering from severe childhood trauma, manic depression and low (really no) self-esteem a close friend referred Read more
I’ve gone through phases when I’ve wanted to appear normal. I wore properly pasteled clothes from Lands End, drove a mini-van, attended mom and me classes, bought the right snacks for soccer practice, made Halloween costumes by hand, went to the mall in regular intervals. Actually all that makes me Read more
When was the last time you did something just for you? I’m not talking about buying a cup of coffee or picking up take-out. I’m talking about something special, relaxing and truly just for you. The kind of special something that feeds your soul. As women, we always put ourselves Read more