Lately, I have been reading too many news stories about an old man man exhibiting the following behaviors: frequent temper tantrums, angry outbursts and irritability, argumentativeness and defiance, destruction of property, serious rule violations, arguing with adults or refusing to comply with adults’ rules, being resentful or spiteful, often deliberately annoying others or becoming annoyed … Continue reading Love and Discipline
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Book Review: The Complete Writings of Phillis Wheatley
Photo by Ed Ortiz - Book and Hot Puerto Rican Coffee in My Taíno-Inspired Mug I finished reading The Complete Writings of Phillis Wheatley over the weekend, and I really enjoyed reading her poems and learning more about her life. Most importantly, I learned that people often think less of others when they make no … Continue reading Book Review: The Complete Writings of Phillis Wheatley
To the Unknown Father
The world expects a man to lead and protect. After all, some say he is the stronger of the two.A man is supposed to care, to love— with the expectation that he’ll one day start a family.People of all kinds stress the importance of being a man, grooming him to become a provider, a teacher.And on the appointed day,he rose to the occasion:found … Continue reading To the Unknown Father
My Father
Today, I’m sharing another poem by my grandfather-in-law, Pedro Rodríguez Miranda. The poem, My Father, comes from the Love Poems in Old Age section of his book. As Father’s Day approaches, I thought it fitting to include this wonderful poem, it also feels like the right place to end this project I began over a year ago. At … Continue reading My Father
To My Mother
Today, I’m sharing another poem by my grandfather-in-law, Pedro Rodríguez Miranda. The poem, To My Mother, was written and posthumously dedicated to his mother, María Miranda Talavera, and comes from the Love Poems in Old Age section of his book. I hope you enjoy the poem. A Mi MadreCuando el sol se apagó en tus ojos azules,Se apagaron … Continue reading To My Mother
A Beautiful Part of Me: Honoring My Son’s 17th Birthday
Our son is turning 17 this week! We started the celebration with a family dinner last night, and from April 11–13, we’ll be at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2)—a tradition we’ve kept for three years now. Back in June of last year, I had the privilege of publishing my first poem on Cindy’s … Continue reading A Beautiful Part of Me: Honoring My Son’s 17th Birthday
The Inept Hummingbird
Today, I’m sharing another poem by my grandfather-in-law, Pedro Rodríguez Miranda. The poem, The Inept Hummingbird, comes from the Love Poems in Old Age section of his book. I hope you enjoy the poem. El Inepto PicaflorLlenándose de valor,Creyendo ser gavilán,Un imberbe picaflorde mi pradera riqueña,quiso un dia conquistarun corazón de mujerque le enseñaría a besar,que le enseñaría … Continue reading The Inept Hummingbird
MY CHERUB “CHERUBERO”
Last week, I shared the poem Miriam Celeste by my grandfather-in-law, Pedro Rodríguez Miranda. Today, I’m sharing another of his poems, a continuation of Miriam Celeste, dedicated to his granddaughter Melody, Miriam’s only daughter. In Miriam Celeste, you read the following lines: "And a cherub was born to me... An intelligent cherub indeed!" So, in honor of this wonderful … Continue reading MY CHERUB “CHERUBERO”
Miriam Celeste
Today, I’m sharing another poem by my grandfather-in-law, Pedro Rodríguez Miranda. The poem, Miriam Celeste, was dedicated to his only daughter. The name has a divine connotation, as you will see in the poem. Miriam is of Hebrew origin and is believed—among other meanings—to signify “beloved.” Celeste comes from the Latin Caelestis, meaning “heavenly” or "celestial.” Miriam CelesteUn día Cristo me … Continue reading Miriam Celeste
I Will Be Happy
Today, I’m sharing another poem by my grandfather-in-law, Pedro Rodríguez Miranda. The poem, I Will Be Happy, comes from the Love Poems in Old Age section of his book. Seré FelizLa muerte ronda silente entre nosotros,Desde la cuna hasta la hora final.Ella es la amiga que siempre me acompaña.Sea rico o sea pobre mi sitial.No se preocupa … Continue reading I Will Be Happy
