I think the idea of family has taken on a new identity during the pandemic. Maybe I should clarify a bit before moving on; what I meant to say is I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time reflecting on family because we spend more time together as a result of quarantining and trying to figure …
Continue reading "“I’m a real person”–a 21st Birthday memory"I spent this past weekend in Santa Cruz, CA visiting with my Dad who lives alone in a modest three-bedroom beach house approximately two blocks from 26th Avenue Beach. For the better part of my teenage years, I lived in this beach house along with my two younger brothers, mom, and dad. My parents eventually divorced …
Continue reading "Poet Dad"I started teaching in the classroom again. There is a caveat; it’s two days a week, but it’s better than nothing. The process began with my supervisor asking if I was willing to teach a small cohort of 10 to 12 English Language Development students. I also teach 9th grade and 10th grade English Language …
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