Portions of my last post prompted me to revisit where I was spiritually just coming out of graduate school – how I had no idea how to approach my life, what to expect from it, where to focus my energies, how to stay grounded. A ton of formalized education had so poorly prepared me for … Continue reading »
I want to tell you the story of how I encountered the newest addition to my family of animals, Pupusa. It’s a roundabout telling, but I promise it will be entertaining. Well, I’ve mentioned in previous posts how physically weak I became last year from overwork. Well, the last academic year, the new administrators at … Continue reading »
I got back night before last from a meaningful visit with my family in Florida. This visit, I noticed that my mom is a bit more forgetful, which is expected, I think, given her age. Her body doesn’t work the way she wants it to anymore, and she’s slightly more demanding with me than I … Continue reading »
I adore my mother. Warts and all. Adore. She’s one of those people loved by all who meet her. Her infectious laugh, her deep capacity to love and forgive, her vulgar sense of humor are just a few of the many qualities she possesses which I hope have rubbed off on me. Since I left home for … Continue reading »
Since the Las Vegas sun beats down upon us at times so viciously, the tomatoes do well with a bit of canopy. Since we didn’t have the opportunity to build anything this past summer, mine faltered during the hottest part of the season. The ones that were well sheltered from the sun by a shield … Continue reading »
This holiday season I’m feeling so much gratitude for the love in my life, the love which I am able to give and receive in the here and now as well as the love that has peppered the roundabout path to where I now stand. I’d like to show you a few cards that I’ve had … Continue reading »
I just harvested these heirloom tomatoes this morning. Each time I step into my little patch of earth, the state of awe and gratitude which embraces me makes me yearn to stay out there as long as the sun shines. We have so enjoyed this harvest which continues into November! This particular variety gives some … Continue reading »
So much change in the last few months. I’m tempted to elaborate on what led up to all of these major life changes. What I will say is that years of working my fanny off teaching through the Los Angeles Unified School District for pennies, drowning out my inner muse and watching my bank account … Continue reading »
