One thing that consoles me about getting older is that I have gathered wisdom with my age or at least I hope so! Like all of us, years of situations and relationships have been great learning experiences and these learning experiences I take into my next situations or relationships. We learn and gather information and then we try to keep only what is valuable and useful. That is wisdom to me. I also have le …
I WANT TO BE IN YOUR SHOES
I have been absolutely riveted by the winter Olympics this year in Korea. For me, a walk down Canyon Road is an intense workout!! Honestly, I do not stress about it. It is what it is. At least I CAN walk! I know that I have other talents!! I love watching these amazing athletes. I wish I could spend one day in their shoes! I would love to feel what it is like to train hard . . . to take myself to my most ph …
PHEWWW!
Phewww!!!!! Finally, the holidays are over! Ummm, yea. It has taken me all of this time to finally have all the holiday paraphernalia boxed up and put away in storage! Speaking for myself, the holidays went by happily and smoothly. No drama, no fights, no uncomfortable dinner . . . well just “poquito.” I did not have issues this year with any immediate family, ex-girlfriends, ex-boyfriends or any ex-in laws …
SHOULD’VES DON’T EXIST – LA HUBIERA NO EXISTE
I can still hear him loud and clear. My father was well known for using this expression, “El hubiera no existe.” Basically, it translates to more or less: forget about the “what-ifs” or the “should’ves” because they don’t exist. He used to get aggravated if any of us seven kids would whine saying “I should’ve done THIS” or “I should have done THAT!!” This year, on the night of the 24th during the Farrolito …
5:45
It is 5:45pm and it is time for me to meet one of my good friends. We are going to have a cocktail, catch up on our lives and talk about politics, fashion, men, fashion, men, politics, men, fashion, men, men and men. We are meeting at one of my favorite places. I have a few. I apply my lipstick, brush my pony tail, click my shoes and get in my car. As I get to the place, I notice the street is empty. The to …
#MeToo
If you live in this country, you have probably noticed the latest scandal about the movie producer Harvey Weinstein. A slew of actresses have stood up to him and now he’s involved in a whirl of sexual misconduct allegations. Finally, right?!! I have been asking myself, why now though?! Everyone is reacting differently than other times- paying attention now. But men using their power over women, in a sexual …
ROCKY
Do you remember watching the movie Rocky? It is the movie that made Sylvester Stallone famous! I can’t even imagine you have not seen it but in case you are not familiar with it, it is an epic film about a determined boxer who has all odds against him. Believe it or not, I watched it when it was released on the big screen in 1976! In the movie Rocky gets brutally beaten up by his opponent. The film goes int …
SONIA YOLANDA
“Sonia Yolanda” was the name of my childhood best friend. We were besties from elementary all the way through high school. We were attached at the hip, hanging out during school and lunch recess and then following up for some more camaraderie after school! We would spend endless afternoons playing, talking, gossiping (depending our age) but always with the Beatles playing in the background. Our time togethe …
QUANTUM THEORY
I do not want to sound esoteric but sometimes I cannot help myself and I like to go there.t The principal responsibility that we have in our life is to fulfill our OWN happiness. No one can take care of this task for us nor can it be purchased online and delivered safely to our home. The great irony, speaking for myself, is that what makes me feel satisfied and happy is BEING A PART of someone else’s sense …
ENCOUNTERS
“I’m so glad you’re leaving!” said the angry voice of a woman. I was completely taken by surprise! Was this voice directed at me? I look up from my crouched position- I was picking up my belongings- I had just had my nails done. Her facial expression was of pure anger! I looked around to see if anybody else was behind me- maybe she was talking to someone else? But no, she was clearly talking to me. All I co …