When Hate Is Trending

Wordings coexist put together with different signs

World Peace – Olivia Ortiz Asenita Fernandez https://www.flickr.com/photos/oasenita/14598532734/ NOTE: I’m reissuing this blogpost from January 23, 2017, which I wrote after the Presidential election of 2016. It is as relevant now as it was then. Let’s remember that we can choose collaboration or conflict in our daily interactions. It’s our decision… HERE IS THE ORIGINAL…

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The Car and The Truck

A blue colored dump truck moving on the road

Garbage Truck by Outsanity Photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/outsanityphotos/2645732131/. It followed me as I turned the corner. Two huge, wide headlights, which looked like “eyes” made the right turn just after I did. It was after 10 p.m. and very dark when I made my way toward the garage. My goal was to stop on the left of…

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A Torrent of Rain

Closeup shot of a butterfly with blue wings

A TORRENT OF RAIN As I write this, the sun is shining on a clear, crisp day. However, we’ve had lots of rain during April and May in New York City. This relentless precipitation reminds me of London, where I lived for a few years. Of course, the English know what to do when the…

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The Tree that Vanished

Sakura tree with pink flowers near a wall

Sakurahanam by Nick Kendrick. https://flickr.com/photoszedzap/1393220645 A tree vanished. A few years ago, diagonally across the street from my home, there was a small and beautiful tree, which had a cascade of pink blossoms. Walking in the neighborhood, I would turn the corner to catch a glimpse of this delicate sapling. I felt bliss to gaze…

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