New Year’s EveSome people, like my mother and step-father, have a standing New Year’s tradition. They check into a downtown […] This entry was posted in Musings about life on December 31, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Lacking a father’s loveAt the end of a brief conversation I had with my biological father recently, the first in over […] This entry was posted in Love & relationships on December 30, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Things to remember next ChristmasThe distance between the Christmas we imagine and the Christmas we have, determines our enjoyment of it. I once […] This entry was posted in Love & relationships on December 28, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
We Are Fam-i-ly!As I write this, my daughter is reading my blog for the first time. She has been shamed […] This entry was posted in Celebration on December 24, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
ImpatienceI wonder if the impatient tapping of fingers, angry chatter on cellphones, harumphs and other sighs, exasperated looks, pacing […] This entry was posted in Musings about life on December 22, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
It’s not all sugar and spiceI am mostly trying to be my best self these days, to think and walk on the more […] This entry was posted in Musings about life on December 19, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Your story needs to be shared!I have just finished reading one of the most beautiful gifts a mother can give to her children […] This entry was posted in Tribute on December 19, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Skin HungerHave you ever noticed that when cats and dogs get near each other, they immediately sniff, touch and […] This entry was posted in Musings about life on December 18, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
The yyyyyyys of snowY-1 – Why don’t we expect snow in Boston?Y-2 – Why do weathercasters whip themselves into a froth […] This entry was posted in Musings about life on December 16, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Sticker ShockHow do prices get determined? Why is a particular liquor or ice cream or coffee priced way above […] This entry was posted in Musings about life on December 14, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Liquor is Quicker“Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.” These lyrics from the old song influenced my selection of a […] This entry was posted in Love & relationships on December 14, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Having and Having NotLet me start out by assuring you that I feel tremendously blessed and have felt so throughout my life. Having […] This entry was posted in Musings about life on December 11, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Who Deserves It More than You?Have you ever bought yourself an armful of flowers and put them in every vase, vessel, jar or […] This entry was posted in Celebration on December 6, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Lush, Voluptuous, Bountiful, FatA few years ago I wrote the following words while thinking about my mother and how she would walk […] This entry was posted in Musings about life on November 30, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Tribe of Good PeopleI am a member of the tribe of good people and I meet new members every day. We […] This entry was posted in Love & relationships on November 29, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Whiny-WeepiesI guess I had too much time on my hands. I guess I needed a break from all […] This entry was posted in Rants on November 27, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Generational DanceAs life happens and time passes, your place in the family and among your friends changes. A baby […] This entry was posted in Musings about life on November 23, 2007 by Candelaria Silva
Giving ThanksThere is so much to be thankful for today. In the moment that I’m writing this, I’m very […] This entry was posted in Musings about life on November 22, 2007 by Candelaria Silva