October is my favorite month for many reasons. My birthday is this month and the weather usually gets a little less muggy in sunny Florida. It’s also the time when Latinos come out of the woodwork and galas and contests about being Hispanic abound on all school along with posts on social media. I recently…
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Writings from the author in various genres, including both creative and academic work.
Latinamericana, a poem
I wrote this a while back…. but wanted to share… feeling nostalgic… missing my Papi. 3 years and I can finally listen to cumbias again without crying…. Escribi este poema hace un tiempo… me sentí nostalgia. Estrañando a mi Papi. Tres años y finalmente puedo escuchar cumbia otra vez, sin llorar…. They say LATINA…
I am. (A poem)
My daughter performed recently at her middle school’s Coffehouse. She, along with all the other 7rh and 8th graders, had to pick a poem, memorize it, and perform it last Thursday for the vast array of parents and grandparents of every kid there, including myself. I was surprised, honored and pleased that she picked a…