Sojourner’s TruthThis the exact quote that woke me up from my sleep: “And ain’t I a woman?” The full […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged Ain't I A Woman Being Human Human Being Sojourner Truth on January 9, 2014 by Candelaria Silva
A Cautionary TaleI’ve become a cautionary tale to two people who are very close to me. They have each told […] This entry was posted in Advice Money and thrift Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged Candelaria Silva consulting freelance work quitting a job on November 14, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
My Bad, Your BadWas it really that bad? They question you. You question yourself. If you survived it, could it have […] This entry was posted in Advice Musings about life words of wisdom on November 4, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
4 When? Who?If not now, when? If not me, who?* Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.** So if you […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Musings about life words of wisdom on October 13, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
5 Opportunities – real until they are notTreat every opportunity as if it’s real. Many won’t be but a few will be. All it takes […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Musings about life words of wisdom on September 9, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
4 The Sweetest Spot of ParentingWhen your children are young, between the ages of birth – 12 or so, you are in the […] This entry was posted in Laughter & Joy Love & relationships Parenting words of wisdom on August 23, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
2 Sound Reasons or Flimsy Excuses?Your reasons are reasonable and if I didn’t know you, I’d believe them. Because I know you and […] This entry was posted in Advice Art words of wisdom on June 1, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
But You Didn’t!I could have written a better book than that. You’re right, but you didn’t. I could have made […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Musings about life self-esteem words of wisdom on May 18, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
Culture for the poor“Culture for the poor must never be poor culture. We must have the best instruments for the poorest […] This entry was posted in Advice Art learning Music words of wisdom on May 11, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
2 Is that all there is…Is that all there is? The lyrics werewritten with a soul-deep, world weariness and sung with a shrug […] This entry was posted in Friendship learning Musings about life words of wisdom on October 18, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
1 EncouragementA mother, a brother, a teacher, a spouse, a child, a coach, a stranger, a friend – any […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Friendship The Family words of wisdom on May 9, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
1 Jump, Jump, Jump on It!Opportunities (actual) and leads (possible) are delivered fast and furious in this age of instant communication. I am […] This entry was posted in Musings about life words of wisdom on April 18, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
7 There is always a choiceThe fact is, there is always a choice. Even if it’s a bad choice. Even if it’s something […] This entry was posted in Musings about life words of wisdom on April 7, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
4 The trap of packagingDon’t let the packaging prevent you from opening the gift! I have a friend who wraps the gifts […] This entry was posted in Love & relationships words of wisdom on March 25, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
5 I don’t have an opinion that I’m willing to shareI don’t have an opinion – a new year’s resolution I just made. The cat will have my […] This entry was posted in Musings about life words of wisdom on March 3, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
1 ReciprocityGive only to those from whom you have received. Receive only from those to whom you have given. […] This entry was posted in Faith Love & relationships Musings about life words of wisdom on December 9, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
3 Unforgettable except by me sometimesI apologize. Profusely. You’re not forgettable. I, more often than not, forget. I can’t remember your name. I […] This entry was posted in Memories words of wisdom on August 22, 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