"Happy Father's Day," I said to my mother during our daily call to each other. She laughed, but I could tell she appreciated it. My mother Rosa raised my two brothers and me on her own for most of our lives. While there were many trials and tribulations in raising us, she did her best. I am continually grateful for this, knowing she had two roles to play—both mother and father. She's a strong woman. You have to be when working and raising three children alone. And she's still strong. At 83 … [Read more...]
A Day Without a Woman Dilemma
I participated in the A Day Without a Woman nationwide strike. No work, no shopping — except at woman or minority-owned businesses — and wearing red to show support. It should have been no problem for me. Most days I work from home, and I don't shop or dine out regularly. However, this day I found it difficult to stay put. I felt trapped. There were all these things I wanted to do, or felt I needed to do, now that I couldn't; of course, on my own volition. I was restless, and uneasy. But if I … [Read more...]