Tag: Cristian Vasquez
Saying farewell to my right-hand woman
During the past 13 months I have sat next to one of the most laid back, witty individuals that I’ve ever had the privilege...
Outing with grandma brings back fond memories
Early this week I was able to do something I can’t recall doing before: I went to the movies with my grandma. Now, I...
Violence should never be an acceptable solution
Usually I dedicated these few lines to reflect on something happening in my life or to share an experience that has helped me learn...
Time to reconnect with family
Labor Day Weekend is upon us and for many it is a time to light up the grill, fill the ice chest and have...
Things are finally back to normal at my mom’s house
Tuesday afternoon I got a huge and long-awaited visit. My niece Kioana came home after spending her summer in Tijuana, Mexico with her mom...
It’s not easy dealing with depression
With the recent news of actor/comedian Robin Williams taking his life, like many others, I too was saddened by the tragic ending of this...
At this point it’s more than just a softball game
It has been almost four months since our Friday-night softball team got together and took the field for the first time. It was an...
My friend welcomes a pair of healthy twins to the world
Several weeks ago I wrote about how my dear friend Noraly and her husband Esteban were awaiting the arrival of a set of twin...
Focusing on short-term goals to fulfill long-term objectives
Last Monday I enjoyed a great conversation over coffee with Christopher Patrick King. King was one of the first people I met that first...
Still not done growing up
Monday night, after the Culver City Council meeting, I arrived home and my cousin Ray was there, hav- ing a beer and hanging out...
