4 Carpe the effin’ diem: Thoughts and Advice for Artists/CreatorsThis short essay first appeared on the ArtsBoston blog. They asked me to write something about the arts […] This entry was posted in Advice Art Encouragement Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged Advice to Artists and Creatives ArtsBoston Do it Now on December 18, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
4 Distance ReadingMy reading distances me; it takes me away from people I love. It sometimes forms a barrier. I […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Musings about life Reading The Family words of wisdom and tagged Aplogy Readaholic THings that create distance on May 24, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
2 Christmas or Shopmass? Holidays or holidaze?Are you having Christmas or Shopmas? Are celebrating the holidays or are you in a holi-daze? I believe […] This entry was posted in Advice Celebration Laughter & Joy Money and thrift words of wisdom and tagged Christmas is what you make it Christmas2019 Holidays Holidaze Shopmas on December 20, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
7 Accepting the message despite the deliveryI have learned not to let the messenger or delivery method obscure the truth of the information being […] This entry was posted in Advice Friendship Language & Words Love & relationships words of wisdom and tagged Candelaria Silva-Collins criticism Feedback on July 7, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
Apology Desired/ExpectedThere are some apologies from public figures that I desired and expected, perhaps stupidly. I am glad that […] This entry was posted in Local Politics Musings about life Rants words of wisdom and tagged apologies Apologize Candelaria Silva politicians pundits on March 2, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
14 High AnxietyJust because you feel uncomfortable doesn’t mean I tried to make you uncomfortable. Was it something I said? […] This entry was posted in Advice Community Encouragement Musings about life self-esteem words of wisdom on February 22, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
3 We found each other despite our friends – Happy Valentine’s ...My husband and I have several friends in common who we’ve known long before we were married. None […] This entry was posted in Friendship Love & relationships words of wisdom and tagged Candelaria Silva Love love connection matchmaking Valentines's Day on February 14, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
6 Envy or Not – I say notEnvy or not. I say not. This past Christmas, my husband and I traveled to Atlanta and Charlotte. […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Friendship Memories Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged Appreciating what you have Atlanta Charlotte Don't the Joneses Get you Down Envy on January 16, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
The First Wrong (Murderers of Jazmine Barnes)I wrote The First Wrong in May 2009 and posted it to my blog. It was written in […] This entry was posted in Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged Black female blogger Candelaria Silva drive-by shooting Eric Black Jr. Jazmine Barnes LaPorsha Washington Larry Woodruffe Murder S. Lee Merritt Shaun King on January 9, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
3 Love can return after it’s gone missingSometimes love returns after it’s gone missing. It can be found again… Can you love someone that you […] This entry was posted in Love & relationships Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged Hang on to your love Sade marriage rekindling of love renewal of love on June 7, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
6 Sometimes weird is just weirdWhen I was young, I was attracted to people who looked interesting and weird to me. There’s a […] This entry was posted in Advice Language & Words Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged Anita Baker attracted to weirdness Fairy Tales song Weirdness on March 22, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
4 Don’t lose your powerIf you don’t use your power, you’ll lose your power. You can lose it on all fronts: physical, […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged power on February 11, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
6 Listening to your first mindThis morning, I listened to my first mind, which actually spoke to me last night. “Get up” it […] This entry was posted in Advice Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged Listening to self; listening to your first mind snowstorms on January 7, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
3 Anyone but you (Trump)Any place but here Anyone but you Any time ‘cept now Lord, please help me through. No place […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Power - Politics & Race words of wisdom and tagged 2016 US Presidential Election Donald Trump Sorrow in US Election on November 10, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
1 What I’m Reading – The Health Gap by Sir Michael ...I’ve been reading some interesting books and so thought I’d start sharing specific books on a regular basis. […] This entry was posted in Books Community Healthcare Reading words of wisdom and tagged employment and health Sir Michael Marmot on August 22, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
9 To be real about resilienceI’ve listened to many keynote speakers, presenters and panelists talk about the importance of resiliency over the years […] This entry was posted in Advice Black People Encouragement Language & Words Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged coping keynote speakers platitudes resilience resiliency on August 18, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
7 Do I do that?I don’t want to be: A bitch A witch A person with a chip on my shoulder The […] This entry was posted in Advice Language & Words Musings about life Rants words of wisdom and tagged negative attitude Rudeness words that disrupt on July 1, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
18 The Orange Pantsuit a tale of mentorshipLike many young adults, I was enthusiastic, energetic, and naive. So I went to my new job at […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Memories words of wisdom Work & working and tagged mentoring orange pantsuit selectric typewriter work clothes on June 8, 2016 by Candelaria Silva