Tag Archives: welcome
Always Swinging Open
I see my Abuelita’s screened door swinging in my mind’s eye: sunlight piercing through the mosquito net, the scent of warm tortillas in the air. Even at 4, I know that Abuelita is not rich, not like my other, Italian … Continue reading
House Rules
Shoes on or shoes off. Toilet paper roll over or under? Taken together, the way we do things around the house changes how our home makes us- and our guest – feel. What is your number one house rule, or … Continue reading
Caribbean
There is something to attractive in the Caribbean. But I don’t see it from the hotels. I find it in the streets. I see a hint of what Black life could be like if it were not tampered with. I … Continue reading
Sitting Properly
My sister in law visits occasionally. As soon as she sees my couch or armchair, she takes off her shoes and curls up on the seat. I find it disgusting. I’m used to sitting properly.- I try to have good … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 