Author: Connie Perez

For the furry ones. It is going on 9 years that we’ve had Nervous Nelly. Rather, I should say, that Nervous Nelly has had us…because she is untouchable. This feral kitten we rescued that summer of 2011 is content with being fed and having a porch, or a planter, or a house to chill on….

For love with a capital L. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. A day for celebrating love. And what is love? Well, let me share with you what I believe to be love with a capital L: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does…

For the tools He provides. Wow, what a start to 2020. Don’t know about you, but for my family this year has been quite eventful so far. Brings to mind the fact that adversity, like death (and taxes), is an unavoidable part of life. The struggles, the setbacks, the obstacles, it can all really suck….

Thankful for those golden genes. For her, family, faith and friendship were at the forefront of life. And she showed us that every day. As some of you know, on Tuesday we lost my aunt, Ofelia, after a hard-fought battle post-surgery. Although she was old and a bit frail, her passing was unexpected. We really…

For 11,689 days. Yesterday, my hubby and I celebrated 32 years of marriage. For youngsters like us, that’s a lifetime. Okay, we’re not youngsters, but seriously, that’s a lot of days married. Fortunately for us, the good days have outweighed the bad. As with most couples making this commitment, the two of us set out…

For family reunions. It was long overdue, but this past Saturday, thankfully, we were able to gather for a family reunion, albeit minus a handful of members. I will tell you that those not there in body where most definitely there in spirit, as their presence was strongly felt. Getting a big group together for…

For goals we can be proud of. It’s a brand new year, so do you have any new goals? Or maybe you’re continuing to work on a prior one? I’ve never been much of a resolutions person myself. Most of the time it’s a wish that’s too vague and so I easily tire. That’s why…

Happy New Year! Family and friends, I hope all of you had a wonderful end to 2019. So now a new year begins and, as usual, we start this one ready and willing to live it out. Let’s keep a grateful heart, shall we? With that in mind, I challenge us to zero-in on what…

For another year with those I love. So far, 2019 has brought everything but the kitchen sink (that’s too bad since I’ve been wanting to replace mine). I don’t know about you, but I’m exhausted! Certainly, if Baby Yoda could talk, he’d say “this a boring year, was not.” While I am thankful that God…

For time off…and the spirit of Christmas. I’m on holiday, which means I’m off from work. Lovely. [And binge-watching “The Crown”]. Holiday, vacation, break, whatever term we use for it, it’s always nice to have one. And for that, I’m grateful. I want to take this Thankful Thursday opportunity to wish you and your families…