Po-Po-Poetry Month – Abria SmithApril is the 25th anniversary of National Poetry Month, a celebration of poets and poetry, started by the […] This entry was posted in Black People Books Boston Language & Words Laughter & Joy self-esteem Women Writing - ideas & samples and tagged Abria Smith Candelaria Silva Clarence Major Creative Entrepreneur Fellowship National Poetry Month Poetry Sombody Soup on April 20, 2021 by Candelaria Silva
2 Po-Po-Poetry: Honey, I LoveIn honor of National Poetry Month, I am kick off a series of poetry posts by featuring Honey, […] This entry was posted in Black People Books Celebration Children Children's Literature Language & Words Laughter & Joy Reading self-esteem The Family and tagged Black girl joy Diane and Leo Dillon Eloise Greenfield Honey I Love Jan Spivey Gilchrist on April 12, 2021 by Candelaria Silva
6 Breakfast for DinnerIt was a surprise, a treat, and a strategy although as a kid at the time, I felt […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Food Laughter & Joy Money and thrift Musings about life Parenting The Family Uncategorized and tagged hard times making do making ends meet scrambled eggs women friendship on September 29, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
9 Happy birthday thoughMy husband gets on my nerves and then I swerveWanting to be right up under himKeep him nearCause […] This entry was posted in Celebration Friendship Laughter & Joy Love & relationships The Family Tribute Uncategorized and tagged Love and Marriage on August 28, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
8 When Spring Fever HitsSpring Fever from the Songs Somebody Should Sing series by Candelaria N. Silva When spring fever hits And […] This entry was posted in Beauty Celebration Covid-19 Pandemic Laughter & Joy and tagged Passion Spring Fever; Covid -19 on May 11, 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
6 Celebrating Norma Jean – 85In 2011, I wrote a post titled, Don’t Change: An Impossible Request of Family. It seems like it […] This entry was posted in Black People Faith Laughter & Joy Memories The Family Uncategorized and tagged 85th birthday catfish Family family matriarch fried ravioli John A. Wright Sr. Kinloch Mississippi RIver Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church. Vess soda Rosati-Kain High School Soulard Market St. Louis The River Lillie Restaurant White Castle cheesburgers on August 26, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
13 Here’s to the hostsHere’s to the hosts with the most, who open their homes, share their culinary (or food-ordering) prowess, uncork […] This entry was posted in Celebration Food Friendship Laughter & Joy Tribute and tagged card parties celebrations Christmas feasts First Soup gatherings Hosting New Year's on January 3, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
6 Millions of beautiful thingsAlways remember, no matter the headlines, there are millions of beautiful, joyful, peaceful, fun, and creative things going […] This entry was posted in Art Beauty Boston Community Encouragement Laughter & Joy Musings about life and tagged Black Market in Dudley Good News holiday spirit on December 24, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
4 Welcome to the family – Cyrus McQueen & Leanne Gordon ...Our family welcomes you, Leanne. Whenever there is marriage, it is a vote of confidence in love and […] This entry was posted in Celebration Laughter & Joy Love & relationships The Family and tagged Cyrus McQueen marriage mother of groom remarks newlyweds welcome to the family on May 25, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
4 The joy of dining aloneOne of the simple pleasures of my life is dining alone. I absolutely adore having a good meal […] This entry was posted in Boston Celebration Food Laughter & Joy Money and thrift With Gratitude & Thanks Women and tagged Dining solo on February 22, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
4 Did you already have your quiet?A quiet moment. Did you already have your quiet moment, month, year or decade? Did you recognize the […] This entry was posted in Advice Laughter & Joy Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged drama-free Michael Jackson Pete Seeger quiet moments quite times The Byrds Turn Turn Turn on February 21, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
3 The Missing Panties CaperA pair of my panties has gone missing. I don’t know how long they’ve been AWOL. Let me […] This entry was posted in Home Stuff Laughter & Joy Musings about life and tagged lingerie missing items panties underwear on July 3, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
2 Can I poet with you – Ntozake ShangeI had originally hoped to post a poem a day during Poetry Month (April) which has officially ended […] This entry was posted in Art Black People Books Celebration Language & Words Laughter & Joy Love & relationships words of wisdom Writing - ideas & samples and tagged Mass Poetry Month Ntozake Shange on May 1, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
6 MeditationFifteen minutes today. A quiet place in the house – usually the sofa, blinds closed. I start out […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Laughter & Joy Musings about life With Gratitude & Thanks and tagged breathing meditation mindfulness on March 17, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
2 Did you realize you were young?When you were young, did you realize you were young? When I was young, I didn’t know I […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Laughter & Joy Musings about life self-esteem words of wisdom and tagged being young Embracing youth life stages Poetry Out Loud on June 21, 2014 by Candelaria Silva
Zen in the UnexpectedI’ve recently found tranquility in unexpected actions and moments. I am grateful to have learned to recognize and […] This entry was posted in Celebration Laughter & Joy Pleasures and tagged Candelaria Silva dicing everyday chores folding clothes ironing laundry making stacks peace slicing vegetables Spider solitaire tranquility Zen on February 14, 2014 by Candelaria Silva
6 I’m back – post-Christmas thoughts(Explanatory note: I haven’t blogged in weeks. This is a longest stretch I’ve gone without blogging since I […] This entry was posted in Celebration Laughter & Joy Love & relationships The Family and tagged Candelaria Silva Christmas 2013 Family Gifting on December 31, 2013 by Candelaria Silva