NaPoWriMo Day 1: How to Honor the Visible and the Invisible

You may know her by her dazzling, infectious smile Or breasts to die for, “the best money can buy” (she’d quip) In reality, this is only how you might recognize her Her carefree brazenness masked depression inside. Her kind, compassionate words; heartfelt, honest talks A lifetime of experiences that made her hard, yet soft Her … Continue reading NaPoWriMo Day 1: How to Honor the Visible and the Invisible

NAPOWRIMO Day 26: Tile Park PV: A Celebration of Puerto Vallarta’s 100th Birthday

NAPOWRIMO Day 26: Tile Park PV: A Celebration of Puerto Vallarta’s 100th Birthday  At first I feel a little nervous and sweaty It’s 83 degrees in April and the morning air is perspiring, too I take a gulp of latte with my pineapple pastry Common props for this not morning girl Wishing now I had … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 26: Tile Park PV: A Celebration of Puerto Vallarta’s 100th Birthday

NAPOWRIMO Day 23: The Romantic Zone: A Street Symphony 

NAPOWRIMO Day 23: The Romantic Zone: A Street Symphony  In the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, working and mating sound the same -- Outside my terrace, construction workers are using jackhammers The locals are lining up to grab a few tacos al pastor from a street food stall The man selling el gas competes with the … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 23: The Romantic Zone: A Street Symphony 

NAPOWRIMO Day 20: Why wait for Memorial Day to wear white?

NAPOWRIMO Day 20: Why wait for Memorial Day to wear white? It is April 2018 and I am wearing [gulp] white pants! I am breaking a hard and fast rule Ripped jeans, done right, look fashioned forward and cool Distressed jeans in any color, my mother would be aghast It started in the ‘30’s with the ultra-rich … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 20: Why wait for Memorial Day to wear white?