Monthly Archives: March 2012

WordFULL Wednesday…”Trayvon’s Burden”

I usually do a WordLESS Wednesday…but I find myself with too much to say today. The scenario that ultimately claimed stole the life of Trayvon Martin playing over and over in my head, changing a little with each run, as … Continue reading

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Trayvon Martin, Everyone’s Son

My article, previously published at www.MulticulturalFamilia.com: “Mourning the Loss of Trayvon Martin, Everyone’s Son” In 1995 I met my son for the very first time, although I had known him for some months – his movements, his growth…his potential. Across … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Mamacita!

She is a diva, mostly in the good way, lol. She is beautiful, smart, compassionate, passionate…and she is fifteen now. In true diva style, her birthday lasted not one, not two, not three, but spanned four days. Thursday she had … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday…”I Am Trayvon Martin”

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Growing Pains and Victory

When I think back to where he was just one year ago, and even further back to two years ago, today’s races were made even sweeter. The last years have been a journey for our son. He was so small … Continue reading

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