10 Solid as a Rock – My BrotherA tribute to a brother who is solid as a rock. This entry was posted in Black People Celebration Memories The Family Tribute Uncategorized and tagged Bargain whisperer Black nativity Elma Lewis Mizzou My brother Vernon Blackman Sr. on September 10, 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
6 Mother May I?Mother may I tell you how blessed I have been that you are my mother? On the grand […] This entry was posted in The Family Tribute and tagged Happy 86th birthdfay Mother May I? Mothers and daughters Tribute to mother on August 17, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
8 My Saige – My First by Candelaria Norma SilvaI wrote this poem in an online poetry class – With Dedication Writing Poems to and for Other […] This entry was posted in Children Love & relationships The Family Tribute and tagged 13 year old granddaughters on July 7, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
3 Glory, Glory, Hallelujah: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin – guest ...The music of Queen Genius of Soul Aretha Franklin has been part of my life since I became […] This entry was posted in Black People Celebration Music Tribute With Gratitude & Thanks on August 29, 2018 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
2 Thanks to the nurse who…I must say thank you. Thank you because you touched me – one human being to another.Thank you […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Healthcare Musings about life Tribute With Gratitude & Thanks and tagged medical bureaucracy Nurses the importance of touch on January 26, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
6 A Lyrical Life – Rose Marie McCoyReading obituaries on a regular basis introduces me to all sorts of people of local, national and international […] This entry was posted in Black People Celebration Funerals & Obits Music Tribute on February 24, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
6 Telling like it T-I-Is – Dr. Beverly ScottDr. Beverly Scott, who stunned Boston by announcing her resignation as General Manager of the Mass. Bay Transportation […] This entry was posted in Boston Diversity Local Politics Money and thrift Power - Politics & Race Tribute and tagged Dr. Beverly Scott MBTA public transportation on February 12, 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
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
7 Reflections on Beauty and a tribute to Naomi SimsHave you ever seen people so beautiful it almost hurts your eyes to look at them? People whose […] This entry was posted in Musings about life Tribute on August 10, 2009 by Candelaria Silva
Be A TeacherMy grandmother, known as Mother, was a powerful woman who pushed the idea of becoming a teacher so […] This entry was posted in learning Tribute on July 21, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
A Love Letter to a FriendA group of friends and I went to see a matinée screening of Sex and the City yesterday. […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Tribute on June 1, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
True Leadership and Wisdom – Go Obama!The speech Presidential candidate Barack Obama gave on March 18, 2008, was one of the best and most […] This entry was posted in Tribute on March 19, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
U.T. SaundersIf there was ever a man who was generous, gracious and good* it was U.T. Saunders. U.T. was […] This entry was posted in Tribute on February 25, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
Fond RemembranceHeels tap across the floor. Bracelets jingle around an arm. A scarf folds and flutters off a neck. […] This entry was posted in Tribute on January 25, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
I Wish I Could Sew Like My MotherSewing, being stylish, and decorating were/are the arenas in which my mother showed her creativity…strutted her stuff! When […] This entry was posted in Tribute on January 7, 2008 by Candelaria Silva