The tragedy of being an only child is that we grow up being egocentric and secretive, never learning to share our possessions and emotions with
Category: Family
An Anniversary Wish
Dearest Mommy and Daddy, It is 8C outside on a Sunday morning as I sit down and write this. I’ve been struggling for days to
The Basura Room
Basura, from Spanish trash, was one of the first words my mother learned when we moved to Mexico in 1974. Our housekeeper then was a
83
My mother would have turned 83 today, and instead of staring out at a cold, rainy day in Berlin, I most certainly would have been
Champagne Trails: The Great Spandau Escape
It is very safe to say that my cat Champagne almost gave me a heart attack this afternoon. These past few days she has been
Swan Story: how they have grown!
As someone who has lived in a large metropolis most of her life (Mexico City, Delhi, Manila, Bangkok, Berlin) being in close contact with nature
FrogDiva Thoughts 