I celebrated El Día de Los Muertos for the first time in November. I read that the City of Boston was constructing a Day of the Dead altar in Copley Square, and people were invited to send in photos of their departed loved ones. I submitted a photo of my dad. I didn't find him... Continue Reading →
I apologize for the radio silence, but my mother had a stroke a few weeks ago. All things considered, she's doing fine. We are all grateful that she can walk and talk. She needs to relearn how to read and write, but she is determined to regain these skills since she has hundreds of books... Continue Reading →
My birthday list has been derailed because my life has been derailed. On December 11, I found out that my dad died. No warning whatsoever. He had a heart attack in bed. I'm thankful that he passed quickly and painlessly (I hope anyway) but sometimes I think the magnitude of shock and grief might kill... Continue Reading →
When I came across reduced tickets to a production of Billy Elliot the Musical, I immediately bought them—not only because I love the film and musical, but also because it was being produced by a theater company that I hadn't been acquainted with yet. Wheelock Family Theatre is on the campus of Wheelock College. The... Continue Reading →
Dear Niyah, I promise you that I will do everything I can to ensure you are safe and supported (legally and emotionally) if: You love, and wish to marry, a woman; You decide you will be happier living as a male; You want to use birth control; or You want to get an abortion. I... Continue Reading →
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