A writer's reflection on life's twists and turns.
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Jan032024
How a loss at a game changed everything?
Being athletic is never about the sport, it’s about character building and relationships. Many that know him wish he didn’t leave so early? He was full of ambition and potential. With minor tweaks, he could have led the way. He was always athletic; always trying new things. Whatever he...
Oct262023
Immigrating to New Land
We have crossed continents and oceans To a place we have never imagined Curiosity to meet the new world Anxiousness to what we have left behind . With strength of a storm And weight of a mountain We say our goodbyes And pack our life in small boxes ....
Oct102023
Responding to Mental Health Crisis
Talking to your children is the best preventive measure for teen suicide, acccording to a recent presentation I attended. The problem my circle of friends arose is that we do talk to our children. We are involved in their academics and extracurricular activities. However, our kids, like other teens,...
Aug092023
Summer 2023
I am excited for the new school year Welcoming staff, friend reunions, and senior year Not so much for homework tantrums, school lunches, and carline. . I will miss the staycation and impromptu dine outs From the lake dives with Minnesotan crew to karaoke laughs From the midday breakfast...
Apr182023
15 cell phone etiquettes we constantly remind our teenagers about.
“This is not what it looks like. I am not on my phone! Well, I was, but it is not what you think …” A notification popped up, I saw my fingers moving up and before I knew it, it was too late and I had swiped it down...
Apr102023
15 Lessons I learned from parenting three teenagers
Parenting takes a toll on your body and spirit. There is no manual, and you step onto the pedal as soon as you deliver your first child. No amount of support or books can explain the jest of how you are or may feel about being a new mom....
Apr102023
The Last Ride
With today being National Sibling Day, I think back to the day when I thought I was losing my only brother. My brother and I was extremely close; we spent lot of our youth years in same company. So, when I was getting married and moving away, I thought...
Apr092023
Memories of my Family Faded Away
On his day off, the alarm buzzed, and he quickly jumped out of bed. With the hustle and bustle of grooming and dresser drawers opening and closing, she tossed and turned. Rubbing her eyes, she asked, “what’s going on?” He buckled his jeans and zoomed out of the room,...
Mar222023
“You should go out”
Where would I go what would I escape when I come home boxes will greet and silent walls may whisper . No one waiting on porch or ringing my phone was that just dad looking out for me . It’s silent long road may lead to no where no...
