Have you ever sat still enough to contemplate where life has brought you? What your decisions have taught you? How life is working out for you? Have you considered the relationships in your life? Have you sat still enough to think about the world, nation, and community around you? I try my very best to... Continue Reading →
She placed my life in perspective with these words. "...I beg to differ... It might not have been a strong year in the ways you may have hoped for it to be strong, but you and Tio damn sure have become stronger. You chose to walk in forgiveness with a family that treated you terribly... Continue Reading →
Depression: “feelings of severe despondency and dejection.” I was depressed, and I didn’t even know it. I never liked the word “depressed.” I said I was at peace, but I was actually numb - The hurt was so grave I didn’t know what else to do but to mask it with what I called peace,... Continue Reading →
As a child, I have always loved Wonder Woman. I have countless images dressed like her! There was no one like Lynda Carter and her twirl and gold cuffs. Now as we walk into this new generation of Wonder Woman -I have come to understand and believe that ... We all have a little bit... Continue Reading →
The year was 1966. On April 3, a baby girl was born on the Lower East Side, the firstborn for Maria. One month later on May 29 of the same year, another baby girl was born in the Bronx, the youngest child of Lydia. These two baby girls had no idea their lives would cross... Continue Reading →
"When I first saw you, I said "Oh my" I said "oh my, that's a dream, that's my dream. I needed a dream when it all seemed to go bad Then I found you, and I have had the most beautiful dreams Any man's ever had"* ========================= We met while I was visiting Los Angeles.... Continue Reading →
Do you see me… I am right here. Do you see me… I no longer walk in fear Do you hear me… I have spoken my truth Do you hear me I can no longer wait on you. Do you see me... I am free Do you see me... I no longer need you to need... Continue Reading →
I remember when I was a child, my brother Joey and I would always dream of turning 35! Yes, 35! It was the oldest number we thought we'd become. You see we were 10 and 12, so 35 felt like a lifetime lived. We'd often fantasize about where we'd live... marriage? careers? More importantly what... Continue Reading →
I sat and watched as tears flowed down his tender face as he watched his older brother remember his Uncle. His older brother stood tall, spoke with grace and tenderness about the sweet memories he had with his Tio, yet the tears flowed uncontrollably. I sat quietly as the tears streamed down my face for... Continue Reading →
