STORIES AND REFLECTIONS
For years, I used to think people were losing it when I’d see them talking to themselves, like they were having a secret meeting. I’d just shake my head and laugh. Fast forward to today, and I can mutter the occasional impromptu conversation with myself—at my computer, in the car, with God, with my to-do…
Our beloved Tamiami Trail has been in the news a lot lately, and not for the best reasons. So I thought I’d share a story that’s a little lighter and a lot more heartwarming. It’s about a landmark along that road that’s meant a great deal to Ray and me over the years. Not just…
Today, I’m feeling especially grateful for the quiet warriors in our lives. The ones who wake up each day and choose to keep going, even when the road is uphill and the weight they carry is heavy. You may not always see their battles, but let me tell you, their courage is real, and their…
Let’s talk about the dirty S word.Nope, not that one. This one: stress. Not too long ago, I wrote about spring cleaning the clutter in our minds. And here I am again, because apparently, I’m still finding dusty corners I missed. Letting go isn’t a one-time thing. Especially when it comes to stress. So I’m…
Firstly, a prayer for the families of those lost in the Texas flood. The souls lost, I believe, are well on their way to glory. But the pain left behind is real, and I hope each grieving heart finds comfort, strength, and support in the days ahead. 🙏 In times like these, I’m reminded how…
First off, wishing you a great 4th of July tomorrow! This country has its flaws, but I’m still grateful everyday to live here and call it home. 🇺🇸 Fifty-three years in this country has made for a lot of snapshots, and I had a little quiet time this week to go through some old photos. …
Ay, someone please give me a good shove into the other line! The one with the fast pass to peace. I love it when I stumble on a picture that speaks volumes, and this one’s a gem. The Complaints window has a line out the door, while the Gratitude window? Not a soul in sight….
Can you feel the heat? Summer’s official start date is tomorrow, pero Miami clearly missed that memo—it’s been summer since about March. 🥵 Whether it’s pool days, cortadito mornings, or golden-hour walks by the water, Florida summer just hits different. (And by “hits,” I mean it feels like a sauna every time you open your…
A friend asked me recently if I ever feel pressure to keep up my weekly Thankful Thursdays posts. My answer to her was, yes, sometimes I do. Especially when I’m on on one of those “road less traveled” trips, and I’m scrambling for signal. That’s when I panic a little, since I don’t want to…
We all have those moments when a piece of advice really sticks with us. For me, those words came from my parents. Mami and Papi were like my personal Lucy Van Pelt—straightforward and no-nonsense with their advice, but definitely in a kinder way, LOL. One of the most powerful things my mom ever said to…