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Spring Breakin’
I had to include an image from the 1984 flick Breakin’, just because. While some bask on beaches sipping fruity drinks with umbrellas, my Spring Break proved less sandy, more blandy (to others, not me). My daughter and I staycated (with Dad home for a few days, too). And you know what they say? What…
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The Resident
All of the images I liked of The Resident are copyright protected. So here is a rando hospital bed. I must confess, every time I have thought about writing something light and uplifting lately, it has been a struggle. Anyone with eyes and half of a heart may find it hard to set some happiness…
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My Fellow Americans
Is it just me or do you turn on the news with one eye closed, wondering What’s next? I hear you. In the spirit of whimsy and levity, I share my vision if I were Commander in Chief. (Author’s Note: This will not reference any real policies, just goofiness.) My name is Carmen and I…
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! It’s been a while since I posted last. Sometimes life just starts lifing, and things get pushed to the side. This was one of those things. How are you? Do you find yourself antsy and anxious between Christmas (if you celebrate) and the new year? Me, too! As soon as the last…
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Phone Privileges
A week ago, I had to make several professional calls letting some teens know they had won a series of raffles. Many I had left messages for and others were answered by their parents. As I asked for the winner and began to introduce myself, the stern “I don’t want to talk to you, if…
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Hot Topics
It’s not even August yet, and the stores are full of Back to School items, which I think should be illegal. But I digress. And nothing speaks chock full of Back to School sales like a trip to our local mall. I promised begrudgingly to my daughter, we would go. I think my current disdain…
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Facing Fears
I’m notoriously afraid of heights. Always have been. Plus, I am not a fan of super shifty, droppy roller coasters. But… I decided to flip the narrative of my so-called life and do the scary thing I never in a million ice ages would have imagined: I rode one of the wildest roller coasters in…
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Mother, Moma, Mami
Happy Mother’s Day to all those that mother those around them. For those that find this day painful (for various reasons), you are on my mind, too. Mother, you are my first and best teacher. All of things you have shared with me have been right. Every Hispanic saying and nugget of wisdom remain filed…
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Spring Breakdown
Greetings! I’m bringing you my Spring Break breakdown about my first experience on the Amtrak Auto Train. My original plan was to drive down with my daughter to sunny Florida to visit my mom and sister. Since I don’t generally enjoy driving, my dear friend recommended Amtrak’s Auto Train, and I am sharing some details,…
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Seeking Small Joy
With everything going on in the world and in our personal lives from the daily grind, it can be hard to find the loving moments. For example, you may wonder: How can I be happy knowing there is a war going on in Israel and in the Ukraine, and even the war-like mud-slinging only scratching…
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The Midlife 