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Un Cafecito

From the onset of the holiday season, scrooges and Christmas fans have one complaint in common, if it’s so wonderful why isn’t it like this year round? Then January 2 happens and there’s a collective gasp – what have I done?!  Nothing fits!  I’m so hungover!  I have to get rid of this tree! Churches empty and gyms fill, and it’s only been a month.  While I support the idea of everyday peace, love and understanding, I don’t think we’re up to daily Christmas just yet. Read more

A Blank Slate

I took it as a good omen when I woke up on New Year’s Eve to snow falling.  A blank slate arriving just in time.  I hadn’t thought about it too much until a couple of weeks ago when I realized I’d been holding my breath for much of the last ten years.  As decades go, it’s been a twister.  Having spent the last year cooking, writing and building this site, I feel like I’ve finally found a place to land, due in no small part to friends comments, ideas and support.  Before racing forward to another decade, I wanted thank you all for reading and wish everyone a happy and healthy new year!  Salud, dinero, y amor…y tiempo para disfrutarlos!