On the west coast, we were attempting to reign in a school morning. Controlled chaos. My husband turned on the TV. He needed to know
Loss & Time
When loss happened, my relationship with time changed. It was a bit like my own reflection in a fun-house mirror where my neck appeared to
First You Have To Grieve
There is no getting around it. If you want to move on with your life after loss, you have to grieve, and really feel all
Getting Over It
How do you get over the loss of a loved one? People may WANT you to get over it. Think of those friends and family
This Is Not That Time
There is a time to wave the white flag, Because conflict is exhausting, And battling reality can be a fool’s errand, But this is not
… – – – … (S.O.S.)
THE UNITED STATES FLAG CODE Title 4, Chapter 1 § 8(a)The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire
Instructions For A Tragedy
NOTE #1: Today marks the 8-year anniversary of Julian’s death. He was 20. This story is dedicated to him, and everyone he left behind. #
I Would Have Liked
I would have liked… to know your 28-year old self, to give you a hard time about not blessing me with grandhildren (or blessing me
Diaspora v. 2.0
diaspora |dīˈaspərə|noun (often the Diaspora): the dispersion of any people from their original homeland My parents and grandparents were members of the first Puerto Rican Diaspora.
Another Diagnosis
I set myself up with my smart phone, laptop and a cup of tea. When the phone rings, I hit “speaker” and poise my hands
Folding Fitted Sheets
We’re friends now. Friends without benefits. At least, not that kind. We are movie buddies. She sometimes cooks; I clean up afterwards. We pet-sit each
Notes To Self
Breathe. Breathe again. Keep breathing. Keep coming back to the breath, to the awareness, to the mindfulness and consciousness. Breathe to blow away the reactivity
