I wanted him to know it. So I just wrote it on the wall - in red.That way he sees it first thing when he wakes up. And starts his day with the knowledge that he is loved... by a passionate Cuban woman. He doesn't seem to think it is one bit unusual that I would do this. It speaks volumes about our relationship, doesn't it? Either that it's ...
My Big, Fat, Cuban Family
Family is everything to me. I love them more than words can describe.
You’ve got to know when to hold ’em…
This is my mom, Luz. The grandkids call her Luza. We call her Mami.My sisters and I are planning a birthday celebration for her.She will be 93 in at the end of next week. Of course, I made invitations. ;-) Ever since I can remember and even before I came along, my family has played a card game called Continental. (it's a version of rummy, I ...
“Que es guu-gol?”
I try to explain to my mom where Eric is and what he's doing there. "Que es guu-gol?" I don't have those words in Spanish. I can't describe any of it. Where he went. Why he's there. What he does.Search Engine? Internet Marketing? Links?umm.. nope. So I think I revert to "lugar grande," (big place) which not only sounds ...
They come by it honestly
It is now "after school," which is not a real concept here, because learning takes place all the time.But they have finished their assigned work for today and are free to do whatever they like. Lucy is working on making Valentine gifts for her friends. Yes, of course we could have purchased pre-printed Valentine's cards. But she is the ...
Amazing feats of engineering
I'm still finding blue feathers all over the house. And it's funny, but they make me think of my dad (who passed away 7 years ago). He was an engineer. And he used to tell me that engineering, like design, was just a matter of "problem-solving." I remember having this discussion with him when I was fresh out of design school and was hired ...
On the 7th day…
The kids finished up Saturday with an outstanding performance of "Seussical." Not just my kids, but the entire cast. They were worth all the hours we parents invested to let them have their moment in the spotlight. Speaking for myself, though, between designing programs and costumes and sewing and rehearsals, I spent way too much ...
All the thinks you can think
Okay, so if you've been following my blog at all, you know we have been at the playhouse all week.And you know we have been having dress rehearsals for "Seussical."And that today was their first performance. (It was truly FABULOUS, BTW) What about school? I'll let the kids give their answers. Let's start with History.The Camino Real ...
How about you?
Yep. That's me. November of 1970. Junior Varsity Cheerleader at St. Bernard High School in Playa del Rey, California.I was all heart and had tremendous spirit. (Go Vikings!) Why am I remembering this today?Because I realized this is me all over again. I realized that this is WHO I AM.I'm still a cheerleader. I'm still the one with the ...
Egg, Nest and Tree
Amy here. I get to post again. (buahaha...) The show must go on! And thanks to the Amazing Marta, it will. Day one of dress rehearsals went fabulous and day two promises to go just as well, and if day two goes well, then the show should go well and if the show goes well the student's will have more self-esteem and if they have ...
While the cat’s away . . .
That's right. Mom's not here today. She has no internet connection. Pobrecita. So I, Amy (Marta's eldest and cutest), have quickly and modestly taken up the reigns. Would it matter if she did have an internet connection? Not really. I stopped by after dance class last night and did I find my mother? ...
