As a blogger and memoirist, I write real stories about mental illness, child abuse, language barriers, and identity. My debut memoir "I Asked the Blue Heron" is now available in stores and online in Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo.

Monday Intentions – Remove All Obstacles

  Going downhill, my ears scan the trail for the peculiar sound of the rattlesnake, but enjoy the calls of the many birds that make a home in the Portuguese Bend Reserve. I feel my stride firm on the tough terrain. My muscles respond back now that regular exercise already makes a difference in my…

Friday’s Meditations – Focus on the senses

With yoga pants and running shoes on, and a bottle of water in my hand, I head for the trail to walk anywhere from 2.5 to 5 miles on the Portuguese Bend Reserve. At 6:08 am, the path appears empty and gloomy with the heavy marine layer blocking the view of the sea. Downhill on…

News from Venezuela: Don’t be distracted

All major international news outlets reported on Venezuela’s latest events yesterday. CNN, NYTimes, The Guardian, and local news outlets all reported about a helicopter flying over Caracas in the evening news. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/27/world/americas/venezuela-supreme-court-helicopter.html http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/27/americas/venezuela-supreme-court-helicopter-grenade-attack/index.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/28/venezuela-supreme-court-grenade-police-helicopter The facts: Oscar Perez, a handsome crime unit investigator who has taken baby steps into film production, flew a police helicopter…