4 Hitting the Send ButtonIAfter agonizing and revising and hesitating and second-guessing you finally do it, you hit the send button and […] This entry was posted in Writing - ideas & samples on July 7, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
1 Dirty in DorchesterIf you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that when I write about Dorchester, it’s usually […] This entry was posted in Community Dorchester Rants on June 28, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
1 A Tribute to Fathers (especially Stepfathers)The late Leon Thomas sings a version of Song for My Father a jazz classic written by Horace […] This entry was posted in Celebration The Family on June 19, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
5 Can’t find the appropriate Father’s Day Card…I am in the store buying father’s day cards – one for my step-dad, one for my husband, […] This entry was posted in Parenting The Family on June 16, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
1 H is for hair, D is for Deer, D is ...Perhaps being with a four-year-old for the past three weeks has made me hyper-aware but I’ve noticed some […] This entry was posted in Celebration Dorchester With Gratitude & Thanks on June 11, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
2 Elephant Walk?Walk like an elephant? Imagine that. Not so long ago, a thought breezed through my mind. (This happens […] This entry was posted in Laughter & Joy self-esteem Walking on May 31, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
3 Temptation in DorchesterRecently, two new temptations in Dorchester have appeared, testing my will and vying for my money. The first […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on May 23, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
6 Handling Rejection – an inspirational essayHandling Rejection is an inspirational essay I’ve written. It was originally inspired by a heart-wrenching phone call I […] This entry was posted in Encouragement words of wisdom Work & working on May 11, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
5 Thank you on Mother’s Day – a message to my ...On Mother’s Day I must say thank you: Thank you to my daughter, my first born, who made […] This entry was posted in Celebration Memories Parenting The Family Tribute on May 8, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
1 Taking a pause for my causeSometimes you just have to take a break from the everyday demands. Notice I said take a break […] This entry was posted in Boston Community Laughter & Joy Walking on May 4, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
4 The Big PaybackWell maybe it’s not the big payback. A better title might be – paying it backwards.I have been […] This entry was posted in Community Faith Friendship on April 17, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
1 All That is Bitter & Sweet – Ashley Judd’s Memoir ...Note: It was my pleasure to introduce and interview Ashley Judd for the Ford Hall Forum on April […] This entry was posted in Reading words of wisdom on April 13, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
4 Bittersweet Humanitarianism – Ashley JuddIt was my pleasure to introduce, interview and moderate Ashley Judd’s presentation at the Ford Hall Forum Ashley Juddwith […] This entry was posted in Boston Faith on April 8, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
Planning for the (Food) ApocalypseIt is wonderful to learn about and frightening at the same time – at least to me. There […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on April 6, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
8 Permission Not Granted (nor sought)I was never asked nor did I give permission to any of the following and yet I have […] This entry was posted in Dorchester Green Concerns Money and thrift Rants on March 31, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
Bing! Bing! Bing! Bing!I sure wish I could write like that I often think when I feel down on my writing or […] This entry was posted in words of wisdom Writing - ideas & samples on March 25, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
2 Just One is All You NeedAll you have to find is that one person to love you. Not thousands, just one. One who […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Love & relationships on March 20, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
3 ConnectivityWe are all interconnected: Humans Animals Land Sea Dependent upon one another for something…for everything. Food Oil Work […] This entry was posted in Community The Family words of wisdom on March 12, 2011 by Candelaria Silva