So what am I?
Not Old Enough to Be Old?
N
Paleteros still bring a smile to my face, even to this day.
P
Paleteros still bring a smile to my face, even to this day.
The sound of their little bells echoing down the block was like magic—it lit up the whole neighborhood.
The Wild Code of a Free Mind
T
Savor every bite. Indulge in passion. Find stillness in chaos.
Looking Good for My Age, Eh?
L
She leans in and says, “Do you have a girlfriend?”
Why Do I Struggle Forgiving Myself
W
I seem determined to punish myself, as if being harsh will finally make me learn my lesson.
But what if I extended the same grace and love to my younger self that I offer others?
Parenting my Parents
P
I’ve never been allowed to be a child with my parents.
“One Day You Will Hate Me”
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One day, you will hate me. You won’t be happy with me for some reason or another.
Books before Grandpa
B
My grandson was standing in front me, holding his apple, and staring at the tall bookshelves behind me.
Phrases That Will Never Come Out of My Mouth
P
Phrases that are guaranteed to confuse me and want me wanting to punch a baby.
“Who’s a Good Boy?” A Son’s Turn to Care
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Who's a good boy? "I'm a good boy," he said. (in spanish of course) Bathing my daddy has become something I look forward to. At first, I agreed because someone had to do it—so why not me? But now, it’s more than just an obligation.
Fuck Your Feelings….
F
When the world shows you the meaning of irony
The Apple and the Tree
T
The roots are real. The connections beneath the surface.