Consistency En Casa
We start to pull out of the garage, “Look in the trunk.” he says. “I think you left something there.” “I don’t think so I say.” He says, “just go look, you did.” I open the trunk. There they are, five bunches of lovely fresh flowers to celebrate a lot last week (cancerversary, wedding anniversary […]
The Other Mother
Happy Mother’s Day! And to women who are not traditional mothers on Mother’s Day in the way society defines or judges it, I want to wish you a great day. We have found other ways to adapt or cope to show our maternal love. And our love and giving is often spread among many people, […]
Imperfectly Perfect in Love
En Casa: Happy Anniversary to my husband the Brooklyn Buddha, the Green Thumb, the Royal Globe Holder and Pelvic Prince. You make me laugh. You make me smile. You are the rock to my roll. You are the Ying to my Yang. You are the soil to my seed. You are Father Earth to my […]
En Casa 11th Birthday
I’m 11 years old today as I am celebrating that many years from being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 43. I had written this whole piece, but somehow the draft is now gone. So I’ll just say – I am grateful for every moment I have been and will be given as I […]
A Message from the Mind
Thanks for letting me rest. I’m sorry it had to be forced upon you. I’ve been working over time for years. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I’ve appreciated it and we’ve been successful. I have been very creative. But in your image I am here to remind you that the lid has been blown off. […]
Blooms Aren’t Too Be Judged
Everybody blooms differently and at different times. And just because someone doesn’t bloom visually or you don’t see it, doesn’t mean they aren’t blooming in private. Some bloom huge flowers, others mid size or tiny ones, some you may not be able to see at all. And maybe you arrived after the bloom when the […]
Every Day is Earth Day
Happy Earth Day We have been grinding to protect the planet for a combined 70+ years in this house. For a FREE how to live green at home and work, please go to my PLANET link here. https://encasawithm.com/planet In the meantime learn why Recycling is important and how it is a part of Florida’s and […]
No Filter
Sometimes when a friendship is ended by the other party, it’s easy to take it personally or judge yourself. But when someone ends the friendship by telling you, you don’t do enough and you also do too much in the same sentence, you realize it’s not about you. And it’s time to graciously accept the […]
Setting the Mood
Soulful Sunday If you have ever been to our house or to Guatemala for that matter, you know we Guatemalans like candles. And as a Guatemalan-American, I like setting a table at night with low light and the sparkle of mood setting candles. I love the way they drip, drip and drip. The sloppier the […]
Death Becomes Us
Sometimes Death Becomes Us “What’s that,” I said at dusk last night ? “I don’t hear anything,” he said. “That thump,” I said! “I didn’t hear it,” he said. “I think it was a bird,” I said. “I went and checked all the windows and sliders. “I doubt it,” he said. My gut knew different. […]
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