Proud to be from Miami
For all her flaws, there’s nothing quite like the city of Miami. Indeed, I feel privileged I was brought up on an amalgam of sights and sounds you can’t get from one singular place anywhere else in the world.
A Camp Like No Other
The counselors and volunteers who work directly with the children do amazing and heartfelt things to help these children grieve and grow.
Full Circle, Friend
As my dear friend Sharon reminded me, “You don’t always realize you’re making memories when you are.”
A Skirt with Tattered Edges
I had my first dream of motherhood in my childhood bed Knew the weight of a distended belly, when I woke my braids were soaked in a cold sweat I saw birthday candles melt,
Friends
We need each other. Despite advances in medicine and technology, Americans of all ages are battling depression and anxiety like never before. Spending time with friends as well as knowing you can call someone in your darkest moments and feel unconditionally safe with another person lessens depression and anxiety.
Letting Go and Looking Forward
Dr. Silviana Falcon is an associate business professor at Florida Southern College, who was last year named the ODK Professor of the Year. In 2021, she published her first book, titled “Lectures and Play: A Practical and Fun Guide to Create Extraordinary Higher Education Classroom Experiences.”
Reflections on a Road Trip….and a Beautiful Wedding
When I told people we were driving to Chicago, they were incredulous. Why drive such a helluva long way? It was about family.
My Mother’s Dishes
I was raised believing china dinnerware was used only for special occasions, which meant Thanksgiving and Christmas. (Crystal wasn’t an issue because Mom didn’t have any and didn’t drink.) A set of silver flatware from my Smith grandparents was also safely stored and rarely seen.