“It’s not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours.”

Joyce Maynard

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  • Han Kang: The Vegetarian

    Saturday, March 25, 3-something in the afternoon.  I don’t know what’s gone into him.  (I’m lying now.  I do.  Peace.) Boy Scout: Let’s watch “Beauty and the Beast” tomorrow.  If we wait until next weekend (as originally planned), it mightn’t… Continue reading

    Han Kang: The Vegetarian

  • 11 Things I Love About F

    F thinks I’m weird for loving him.  I’m not and here’s why: 1. He loves God and the Catholic Church. Before we decided we love each other (for love is a decision, a commitment, and a sacrifice, said Father Peter),… Continue reading

  • To Inoo, My Prince

    You should’ve turned eight yesterday, my love. I should’ve made a cake for you. I was saving the carob for yesterday, because dogs can’t have chocolate, and Chloe Coscarelli has this recipe for pupcakes I was dying for you to… Continue reading

  • Mawmaw’s Goodbye, 17 Days Later

    On April 29, seven years, eight months, and eight days since I carried him in my arms for the first time, the handsome white and black dog with the broken heart on his right died.  He died and I wasn’t… Continue reading

  • Black Hair, Green Eyes

    If your own face is clean, the image you perceive will also be flawless. But should you look upon your fellow man and see a blemish, it is your own imperfection that you are encountering – you are being shown… Continue reading

    Black Hair, Green Eyes

  • I do not love my job and that’s okay.

    Find a job you love and you never have to work a day in your life. Or so I thought. I grew up thinking that I am only getting a job I am passionate about. I thought I do not… Continue reading

    I do not love my job and that’s okay.

  • Shel Silverstein: The Missing Piece

    A week ago, a friend asked if I’ve tried breaking up.  Yes, I have… five something years ago.  Back then, it felt crappy but I had to because Shel Silverstein found me. He has a knack for finding librarians, you see,… Continue reading

  • Ayala Museum

    February 4, 2017 As a professional librarian, I’ve always understood the importance of librarians, archives and museums (LAMs).  But compared to libraries and archives, for some weird reason, I didn’t really appreciate museums as much. That is, until I became… Continue reading

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