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We are quickly approaching two anniversaries that are giving me some anxiety. August 1st, the 3rd year anniversary of my dad’s death. August…
Author: mariasotolongo
A Year After Harvey
The storm took so much of me with it. Such a large part, that I sometimes don’t know how I can function or…
The Sounds of Silence
–The Friday traffic seemed worse in the rain. And I left home late, rushing as usual. This time because my 7 yr. old…
The Goodness
–I stopped asking WHY long before the hurricane hit. Instead, I ask NOW WHAT? Or simply WHAT? What is it I need to…
Fifty Days After Harvey
–I am changed. My neighborhood is changed. My life is changed. Our routine, our memories, our space is forever altered. I don’t doubt…
Just Write
–“Let’s sit and talk about death, shall we darling?” said no one ever! It feels like all year, I haven’t been able to…
Screening Day is Here
This is it! I feel like I’m going to have a baby, present a dissertation and get married all at the same time….
La La Life
–I’m very late to the party. But I get it now. The hype. The awards. The buzz. If you can get past the…
The Arrival
–My dad’s things are arriving from Spain tomorrow. It’s taken this long for them to get here. Six months of filling out paperwork…
This time of year
Life is unpredictable. Though we try to make schedules, follow routines, plan and arrange our lives around holidays, work, or our kid’s school,…