We humans are an amazing species! When we refuse to quit; when we don’t return the RSVP to the pity … More
Month: August 2017
He Didn’t Fall Far From The Olive Tree
I’m beginning to think I need to call my home Carmen’s East. Big Carmen and some associate, mostly Lil Carlo … More
You Can’t Handle Da Tooth
Big Carmen and Lil Carlo sit on the sofa in my living room. Big Carmen has a bottle of beer … More
Grateful, Always Grateful
Every person I’ve met who exudes peace, compassion, and a sense of emotional wellness that often escapes me have at … More
My Puffed Male Ego Popped
“Life’s much better for me, Ray, now that LC is in Chef Vigeli’s Culinary School,” said La Flor skimming through … More
Life Is Tough – But You’re Tougher!
Years ago, I began reading a book by M. Scott Peck and the first sentence was, “Life is difficult.” I … More
I’m Admiring My Hands
“I haven’t seen your main squeeze all day. Did you guys split?” I asked La Flor. “No, we didn’t split. … More
It’s Time: Chase Your Dreams
Tomorrow. Mañana. How many times have each of us put off chasing our dreams until tomorrow? A dream is only … More
Seeing With New Eyes
When we open ourselves to shed our biases, we see with new eyes. What we once saw disappears and we … More
La Flor Goes To Court
“You can’t go into court dressed like that,” I said to La Flor. “Why not? J.Lo dresses like this on … More