2023 Reflections
I sat at the top of concrete stairs to admire the beauty around me during the last week of the year. The day was sunny, clear blue skies, and it was a cold winters day. I came across tall leafless trees, a sea of pigeons circling in the air, a couple taking photos on what […]
Los Chorritos de Valeria in Peinate Anthology
Let’s take a trip down memory lane to a significant milestone in my writing journey. I can’t help but feel a sense of honor as I reflect on the time when my first mini-fiction story, “Los Chorritos de Valeria,” was published in the captivating anthology, Peinate- Hair Battles Between Latina Mothers & Daughters. This […]
Random Carolers
Here is one small subway story to bring good holiday cheers. The story takes place at the 42nd street station, where so much goes on and tons of city dwellers constantly come into and out of the station. While heading back home from a long day’s work last week and just standing on one of […]
The Nerve
Why is it suddenly appropriate for a very old man, a cab driver with no teeth, who after he just mentioned wanting ten kids, to ask a passenger out young enough to be his great, great, great-grandchild after stepping into his cab during an emergency situation? Hmm…is it desperation? Here’s the story: The other day, […]
Tranquil Moment
AHHHHH…there is nothing like good conversation and meeting new people while eating mussels, spicy fries, and a nice cold drink on a docked boat. It’s the evening, a clear night, with the stars out, a light breeze brushing against the skin, and hair swaying in the air with the rhythm of the music and the […]
The Defining Ring
Earlier today I heard a friendly debate on what amount of money a guy should spend on an engagement ring. After a few minutes of observing the spout, those friends came to the conclusion that $3,000 – $5,000 is too little to spend and $10,000 is the industry norm. Really? I think that is ridiculous. […]
First Blog – Dedication
Dedicating this first post to my parents, Rosa and Santiago, who always support me in all my quirky ideas and adventures. Special thanks to Kalliope who inspired and convinced me to start blogging. I find myself awake and unable to sleep while living in the city that never sleeps, in the wee hours of the […]