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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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Happy New Year!
I used to hate that period of time between December 26 and December 31 at 11:59 pm. That familiar in-between time of the holiday season and the discovery of what awaits us in the new year. I’m choosing this year to use that time for reflection and getting my head and heart ready. This holiday…
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Feeling Thankful
We’re nearing Thanksgiving, among my favorite holidays (ranked second place to Halloween). Although I tell myself I’m not going to get stressed about meal prep and timing, I often do. This year, I’m making the conscious effort not to worry intentionally, so I can really focus on the things that truly matter, what the holiday…
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I’ll Have What She’s Having
The view from our seats I’m a Swiftie. Don’t come for me. So, when my husband asked if we wanted tickets for my daughter and I to see her concert film, I didn’t hesitate. Hellz to the fan-girlz yeah, I wanna see Tay-Tay. The reason I appreciate Taylor Swift is that she’s consistently great. Her…
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Nine Things I’ve Learned as a Parent
This is my lady! My daughter turned 9 last week. Here are nine things I’ve learned as a parent:
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