I could easily write a post about my dad, how much I miss him and our fond memories but this year, I wanted to focus on my husband and happier moments in the now. My boys and I thank him for being him every day in little ways. Whether it be him making us dinner, […]
The Daughter Of A Police Officer
The block was dark and I felt the thickness of the summer heat even at 9pm Summer break was always something to look forward to because, like most kids, we were able to stay up past our bedtime and play cops and robbers: a game that just so happened to represent exactly what my dad […]
My Father Will Forever Be My Hero
When I think back on the time that I had with my father, it never seems like it was enough. Still, in that short period of time, I learned so much from him. My father was my true hero. The time we spent together was valuable, and the small moments were what counted most. I […]
Appreciating The Man in Our Life
I stumbled upon an email that I received which sparked this post that I am about to write. It was a press release about Frederick J. Goodall (Hermano, as I like to call him) announcing him as a Top Media Influencer. I thought to myself, “I knew that!”. Even before meeting him at Hispanicize he […]
Keeping Faith Alive Through Cancer
Watching the story of Robin Roberts and her battle with cancer makes me look back on my father’s battle with colon cancer. It brings back so many raw memories that remain with me till this very day. My dad passed away in June of 1999 and it took me a long time for those words […]