Tag Archives: memories
A Girl Again
“Hello, little girl!” That is how my father starts every phone call. Even though I expect it, his greeting still makes me chuckle. I’m not sure if he meant to imitate Archie Bunker from “All in the Family,” or if … Continue reading
Home Repairs
I think our family house in the Philippines is angry at me. Tiles break, pipes burst, roof leaks. I may have hurt its feelings years ago when I told my mother to sell it because I was not going to … Continue reading
Married in Spirit
I met him in Queens outside a bodega. I had a plane to catch and was looking for someone to bless with my subway pass. Chris thanked me with a 99-cent bottle of vodka. Recently 50, I felt like a … Continue reading
Sibling Relationships
What do you wish I knew about you now? Intense yet frequently discussed, sibling relationships can be ignored for long stretches of time, but eventually we need to deal with each other again. Our impressions of one another can get … Continue reading
Gift-Wrapping
When wrapping personalized gifts, there is no right or wrong way to do it. Sometimes, adding ribbon or a custom tag can be just as special as the gift itself. The Key is having fun and making memories.
Real Life of an MSW 