I just recently realized that most of what I am – the rebellion, the unwillingness to conform, the mental allergy to business suits, the outright refusal to “grow up” – is a direct effect of my aunt (of all people!). My aunt is only 9 years older than me. You could say our initial dynamic [...]
This man was hit over the head and arrested because he attempted to bring food to his son, who is participating in the strike at the local state University. … what the fuck is WRONG with this island? When did we stop questioning authority and started mistrusting each other so much, that even a parent’s [...]
I think it was precisely ten years ago that I gave up the tradition of making resolutions for the new year. I think I must’ve figured it was a stupid waste of energy. Habits are diamond-hard to break: an overnight party and champagne binge will not change that, neither will a change in the calendar [...]
There are things that I associated with having a mother that have nothing to do with my own. I’ve been blessed with an extended family. I was skeptical, if not downright adamant, about accepting them. This process is whole chapter of my story, but the happy conclusion of it – the final acceptance, the warm [...]
Last post on this blog: May 12th I think it was about time I put down my virtual red pen, shoved aside the text books for a moment, and sat down to write something of my own. Summer drained me. A mere few weeks after my last entry, I plunged myself into the world of [...]