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Month: August 2017

Courage Comes In All Sizes

We humans are an amazing species! When we refuse to quit; when we don’t return the RSVP to the pity … More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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