12 Better grandmother than mother (I am)I love being a grandmother. (Love, love, love!) It is one of the roles I am gifted at […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on August 12, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
2 Can I poet with you?In honor of National Poetry Month (April) I will share poems that have touched me throughout the month. […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on April 1, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
5 The Father LotteryDo you know who your father is? Bing . You get a point. Some people have no idea who […] This entry was posted in The Family Tribute Uncategorized words of wisdom and tagged Dad Father Lottery Father Surrogates Fathers Grandfathers T-Pop Uncles on June 12, 2014 by Candelaria Silva
1 A Black Business Panel I’d like to seeHaving recently attended panels that convened some of the usual presenters for businesses owned by Black (and other […] This entry was posted in Advice Black People Boston Encouragement Publications Uncategorized Work & working and tagged Black History Month panel Black-owned Businesses How to organize a business panel MWBE Businesses in Boston on February 28, 2014 by Candelaria Silva
2 Books Read in 2013I have loved to read all of my life but have recognized recently that when my life is […] This entry was posted in Reading Uncategorized and tagged biographies Books Candelaria Silva fiction memoirs non-fiction shelfari on January 3, 2014 by Candelaria Silva
I don’t care…let me explainI don’t care cause care don’t get you nowhere is a retort my friends and I used to […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Uncategorized on November 21, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
2 9 year olds are childrenDefinition of the word child from Encarta Dictionary: English A young human being. A young human being between […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
1 Fantastic FourEvery family has its movers and shakers who make things happen. There are family historians, family connectors, family […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on September 4, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
4 Me thinks mean thingsI have a confession to make. Sometimes I think mean things. Venemous things. In rhyme. Like: You […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on August 8, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
1 A week ends, a week beginsMake it on Monday. Talk it on Tuesday. Work it on Wednesday. Thrash It on Thursday. Finish it […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on June 3, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
3 Getting my read on this weekend – update on books ...This Memorial Day weekend, I will remember those I wish to remember and forget those I wish to […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on May 26, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
3 Say what you mean and…Say what you mean and mean what you say was one of the “snaps” my friends and I […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on May 16, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
1 This could be the yearThis could be the yearThis could be the year, you know. Right now, you can believe and/or decide […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on January 2, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
3 Seen on the job boards“Please do not apply if you are not had previous art training and experience.” Please do not post […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on September 24, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
3 What don’t you do any more that you used to ...What don’t you do any more that you used to enjoy? For all the things that I do […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on August 10, 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
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
1 Revive It – the “it” being loveYou can, you know. Love, you know. Find it, claim it, and revive it. If you really […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on September 23, 2010 by Candelaria Silva