See me there? Yeah, that’s me singing a 70s hit song at a popular club in Atlanta back in ’07. I had 3 backup singers and a full band. It was awesome.

I have four very inquisitive and curious pre-teen nieces and nephews. I’m seeing their thought process evolve and …

My mother loves shrimp. So much she’s nicknamed my good friend Dave “Besos y Camarones” — kisses and shrimp. Really. And he just eats it up.

Today is Mami’s birthday!! And I’m soooo excited. Why the excitement? This year in particular has brought some drama to our …

Mother’s Day. Preparations for the ”holiday”  replete with food, flowers, chocolates, garden gifts and maybe a renewal of  vows are in full throttle!   No soy madre, but I sure do adore mine to pieces and sometimes wish I could adopt one of my nieces. She’s the sweetest, most gracious …

A girl like me has really big dreams. Some say they’re over the top. But, one is certain to come to fruition, soon! I daydream about the going to the Kentucky Derby. I mean, really! It’s the quintessential Americana classic high society event that brings forth the fanciest, most …

Yes, the weather has broken and I’m sweating bullets. At least in Atlanta. I left D.C . yesterday with a chill and absolutely perfect spring morning, kissing our noses with 45 degrees. The sun was just right. The trees were swinging, trying to find their pattern and those same roses …

I’ve been in D.C. for four weeks now and have seen every variety of weather and temperature. From lovely and breathtaking blue days with perfect sunshine, not breaking 70 degrees, to rainy mornings dipping as low as 42. The  blooming flowers don’t know what to do. In fact, my mother’s …