I used to visit my parents at least once a week. My dad was confined to a wheelchair and in his late 80's, but his brain was sharp as ever. We would sit at their kitchen table and talk about anything, everything, and nothing. You know, like you do with the most familiar people in your life. Even though the kids would visit with me and be in ...
Drama is My Life.
"You haven't been blogging very much lately." The criticism is accurate. I figured out that even though I do a lot, I can't do everything. (But I'm still doing a lot!) So, besides cooking and laundry and educating my kids and doing life, what else is going on? Well, Jonathan and Lucy are both in Drama Productions, so I ...
Kikita and the Nonagenarians Go To Cuba
"Kikita and the Nonagenarians Go To Cuba" sounds like a good title for a band or a book, doesn't it? This is Kikita blogging from Miami. In a few hours I will be on a plane headed for Cuba, "mi patria." Not by myself, though. I'm taking TWO people over 90 years old. Yes, OVER 90. That is 90+. First ...
Bon Voyage
I'm putting these two on a plane today. I have super-mixed emotions about them traveling to Cuba, but like Amy said in her post, family trumps politics. They will be in Miami for the next few days and then fly to Cuba next Monday. I am FINE* with it. Really I am. Ay, Dios mio. *heavy sigh**FINE - Freaked out. Insecure. Neurotic. and ...
A Living Legacy
Today my mom celebrates her 96th birthday. 96!! I took photos of her with everyone at her party the other day. As I was sorting through the photos, I realized that she has contributed to quite a few lives. Six children. Sixteen grandchildren. Seven great-grandchildren. Not to mention spouses and close-enough-to-be-related family friends. Here ...
One of a Kind
My mom will be 96 tomorrow and we had a birthday party for her this past Sunday at her home. There were the usual gifts of soaps and lotions and sweet-smelling stuff that she so loves. And she was delighted by the turnout and the sentiments expressed. She received lots of cards filled with love (and cash!). Because she's going to be ...
The Art Corner
Once a week, I get to escape my real life and go play. (I know. My life pretty much revolves around playing already, but that's not important right now.) My days are usually busy with homeschool projects, trying out new recipes (and feeding my family in the process, of course), caring for my mom, and general ...
No Regrets
I don't know how many posts I've started with...."I have my mom for the weekend," but I know there are many. My mom, Luz, will be 96 next week. She is in good health. She doesn't suffer from any disease other than old age. Her bones are healthy. She has a great appetite. She repeats herself occasionally (96!), but is ...
Kikita and the Ashes Go To Cuba
(I, Kikita, wrote this post.) If you're Cuban (or any other type of Latino) I'm sure you know about New Year's Eve Traditions. This year I decided that, since I was now 26, I would do things MY way. First, I did all of the classic traditions on Miami time. When it was midnight in Miami (9pm here) I was listening to a Cuban song, ...
The apple does not fall far from the tree…
For those of you who were guessing yesterday's Who was Who, (or should it be "who was whom?" - oh, never mind...) the correct answer is: Jonathan on the left. Eric on the right. And they sound alike on the phone now, too. I demand to know - WHEN EXACTLY DID THIS HAPPEN?? Intellectually I know that my son is quickly ...
