God sat in front of his laptop computer staring intently at a color monitor that displayed a detailed view of the western hemisphere. His gnarled, left-hand fingers rested lightly on a golden keyboard. With his right hand, he pointed an elegant, sterling silver mouse at the … [Read more...]

In 1989, Hurricane Hugo ripped through the Caribbean, leaving tremendous destruction in its wake. I was nine months pregnant at the time and living in Ponce, Puerto Rico. My son was born just a few days after the storm hit the island. I should have realized right away that this … [Read more...]

“Guess what I want to do to celebrate my fortieth birthday?” My husband peered over the top of the newspaper. “I’m going to run a marathon.” A spray of coffee flew out his mouth as he tried to stifle his laughter. “You’re going to WHAT?” as if I’d announced I was trying out … [Read more...]

Nutrition Moms can be annoying; however, if the truth be told, I am quite sure that I am more annoying to them. One day a mom asked if I’d like to have lunch with her, but little did I know that she was actually a Nutrition Mom. After we were seated at the restaurant, I … [Read more...]

I’m always suspicious when the Woman Who is Always Tan and Has a Flat Stomach wants to go out and do something with me. Against my better judgment, I recently went with her to a movie and then we grabbed a bite to eat afterward. When we got to the restaurant, I ordered the French … [Read more...]