It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The time when magazine publications and celebrities post their “best of” lists. I am a huge book nerd, so the reading list seemed like the best one to share.
This holiday season, I was on a tight budget so my gift giving options were limited. To me, the gifts are not important during Noche Buena, but I still wanted to show my friends and family how much I appreciate them. I decided to go down the DIY route this year and it was one of the best choices I made.
Freestyle Love Supreme is an improv group that has the audience as the main cast member. Every show is different as words are thrown around and then woven into a freestyle by the talents on stage. It was the most fun I experienced on Broadway in a long time.
I gave thanks on Thursday for the friends and family who are still in my life. Titi Elsie’s death also made me reflect about those who are no longer with us. It was both sweet and painful to remember my angels in heaven.
It can be scary to talk about suicide. As someone who battles both moderate depression and general anxiety disorder, the topic can be overwhelming to discuss with loved ones. I never want to scare anyone with my dark thoughts or have them watch my every move like a surveillance camera. Sometimes just being heard is more than enough.
I feel like a lost sheep when it comes to finding a spiritual connection with the big guy upstairs. Since I am better at writing my thoughts out than saying them, I figured I would write down my prayers in the form of a letter. Mixed emotions came out of this project, but I learned a lot more about myself during those 45 days.
Bronxites braved the cold rain last Saturday as Fordham Plaza transformed into a literary event full of inspiration and joy. Saraciea Fennell had brought her vision to life, proving that the Bronx is indeed a community of readers and that we are not to be overlooked when it comes to educational resources.
The Bronx Library Center opened their space this past weekend for the Bronx Book Fair. The event brought together authors, illustrators, publishers, entrepreneurs, poets, educators, and musicians from the borough to inspire their communities and share their love of reading.
Latinas have made their mark in music as well. While mainstream has Adele, Beyonce, Rihanna, and the late Whitney Houston, Latin music has their queens who strive every day to not only entertain their fans but make a difference.