• Reflections

    When You Are Single Single

    When you are single single you do what you have to in order to take care of things as they come up. Nowadays the second single matters. 😉 Being a single woman, you have to be resourceful and that is…

  • Relationships

    Mi Tia/My Aunt

    A couple of nights ago I was thinking about my late tia (aunt) Migdalia, who was married to my dad’s brother. I am not sure what, in particular, triggered my memories of her but, I could envision her so vividly in my mind. I…

  • Reflections

    2021 Inauguration

    I did not realize how much I needed today. My soul needed today! Watching the inauguration and seeing the diversity, hearing Biden cheer for Harris after taking her oath with Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Biden’s speech, and the amazing poem by…

  • Reflections

    What Women Face

    Tomorrow the first woman Vice President of the United States will take the oath at the inauguration. I saw a picture on social media of Kamala Harris reminding us that today, January 19, 2021, is the last day that a…

  • Parenting

    Teaching Self-Love

    When my daughter Amarilis was a baby, I took her to Starbucks. She was in her car seat as I waited for my drink. I looked up and a young white girl walked in, she was probably in high school.…

  • Reflections

    Recommit

    When I was defending my dissertation, I wanted something that I could physically touch to remind myself that God was with me and that I could do it!! I went to the closest Target and found a string bracelet that…

  • Reflections

    Starting a New

    Today is January 1, 2021. I am starting this new year on a quest to truly find my happiness and live unapologetically and boldly. I lost myself along the way, working, being married, becoming a mom, getting a divorce, and…