By: Gabriela Yareliz We walked from the West Side to the East. We walked through that Central Park tunnel; you held the umbrella and all the bags. You shielded me from the chilled showers. A bus came, and we were almost bathed by the NYC puddle filth. When we saw the bus; the water; theContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #90”
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Reflections Before Bedtime #89
By: Gabriela Yareliz My favorite part of the day was when the little one said her stuffed bear wanted to hold my hand. And we walked to lunch. Him, her, the little bear and me– all of us holding hands in a line, walking. Life felt, at that moment, very extremely perfect.
Tuesday Badinage: August 23, 2016
By: Gabriela Yareliz In court, I ran into an opposing counsel who had on two different shoes. “I will fess up to you,” he said to me as I walked with a colleague. He told me that in the morning, as he was taking off his shoes after driving, changing into work shoes, he onlyContinue reading “Tuesday Badinage: August 23, 2016”
Understanding
“You’ll understand, someday,” some hurtful people say. That phrase irks me. Sometimes, I think people use it hoping they will understand their own actions, someday. Unfortunately, some actions can’t be justified or excused, even after the passage of time. And that’s just how it is. -GY
Success, Virgin Births And Ordinary Miracles
By: Gabriela Yareliz This past week, I was listening to a “Pocket Pardon My French” podcast, by Garance Doré, about the meaning of success. This is a word and yardstick that tortures young adults and adults, alike. It’s the stuff children’s dreams are made of. Garance spoke about how true success, to her, is knowingContinue reading “Success, Virgin Births And Ordinary Miracles”
The Hours: August 20, 2016
The most random, memorable pieces of conversation from the day. Because sometimes, people say things that make you *double take*. – Gabriela Yareliz 8:39: “‘We overcome things, all sorts of things–including granola. She’s my bestie!’” (F sending me a quote from someone else) 8:55: “Where is this quote from? Cute.” (G) 8:56: “You, on AugustContinue reading “The Hours: August 20, 2016”
Collecting the Pearls
By: Gabriela Yareliz This week, I visited the most beautiful estate with someone very special to me. It was a fantastic day trip. The estate was sprinkled with beautiful, climbable trees; manicured green grass; complete with the picturesque and harmless giant black ants that look like the type that would steal away your picnic sandwich.Continue reading “Collecting the Pearls”
Sunday Girl: August 14, 2016
“When you live with soul… Every thought is a prayer; Every word is a blessing; Every single day is a miracle.” Cleo By: Gabriela Yareliz It has been one of those Sundays. My hair has been piled up, on top of my head, making me look like a Teletubbie, all day. (Like Laa Laa, theContinue reading “Sunday Girl: August 14, 2016”
Friday Glee: August 12, 2016
[Image from The Daily Mail] By: Gabriela Yareliz The heat advisory is on. It’s hot, muggy and rain + thunder are looming over our entire weekend, in NYC. Back-to-school vibes are everywhere. The week has me wiped out. My brain is so dead. This week, I managed to lose a bra. Well, I guess theContinue reading “Friday Glee: August 12, 2016”
Joseph-In-Prison Moment
By: Gabriela Yareliz I started 2016 feeling cursed. Yes, I said cursed. I am being candid, here. I write some of this with edgy humor, by the way. Bear with me. From week one, 2016 was a mess… There will be a fun, 2016 recap post at the end of the year. It has beenContinue reading “Joseph-In-Prison Moment”
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