I am the Commonwealth Part 2
Read Part 1 of I am the Commonwealth, a short story, in yesterday’s post. And now for part 2… The way I figure it, the price of freedom on the […]
18 ways to love the new family or family member in your life
* Wondering what’s up with the sign? See # 5. So there’s a new family- or family member- in your life, and you want to be really helpful. And I want you, […]
I am the Commonwealth Part 1
Mamacita has been requesting husbands for far too long. She lights candles and recites rosaries for her hijita jamona. I challenge her request, trading in crinoline for soup kitchens. “Don’t […]
Write Like Your Mother is Dead
** Me and my mom right around the time I wrote the short story. About ten years ago, I wrote a short story. It’s the short story that served as part […]
2008 Circle de Luz Necklaces Retiring Soon!
You might recall that jewelry artist Mary Alice Mitchell designed three necklaces for Circle de Luz last year. The proceeds from the sales of those necklaces– the Isabella, the Eva, and […]
Peace
A few years ago, I came across a greeting card that read, “Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard […]
6 months old and 1 month home
On the day we met Happy 6 months (and 1 month home)! In honor of our one month of parenthood and six months of Sweet Baby A’s life, I thought […]
The Sweetest Things
So, there are two things that just break my heart almost every night. 1. After baby’s been down for a little bit, I’ll do something that brings my hands to […]
Dear Friends and Family
Because the adaptation process with adoption is different than what most families expect when you are bringing a new baby home, our adoption counselor and social worker suggested letting our friends and […]
