One of the many reasons I love Rochester, NY is my new neighborhood where I live now, which is known as Historic Browncroft in North Winton Village. Before moving here from Webster, New York, I lived on a commercial avenue called Empire Blvd. Though it was great having many services at a walking distance, such…
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Farmer’s Market Webster, NY
Farmer’s markets have always been popular! Though I did not grow up going to them, I went to one this past Saturday the first of August 2021 as a volunteer for the ChristLife Kiosk of my parish. I thought a farmer’s market was only farm goods. But I found out that it can include artisans…
Fairport Canal Days Festival June 2021
It’s summer and my sister was visiting with her son from out of town. We had not seen each other since before the pandemic 2020. With four deaths from COVID-19 within our family, we were grateful to spend a few days together to create new memories. Vaccinations have opened the possibilities of outdoor events, activities,…
The Zoo Incident!
I am not proud of this puzzle piece of my life (please read about my journey of finding my puzzle pieces and what it means: Homepage, About Me) For years, it was hidden inside me making me resent my mother with a deep passion. My eyes and heart of a child accompanied me for many…
Catholic School and More
Did you ever wonder how events in our lives connect to each other? I think God created a giant universal puzzle. Each of us is a piece of that universal puzzle. When we fit our pieces, we obtain certain results. God uses pieces from individual “life puzzles”, to provide solutions before you even realize you…
Invisible to Visible
The journey of putting together my puzzle pieces (please see Home to have a better understanding of my puzzle journey) has continued by adding a couple more to the puzzle. The following quote made me aware of some new pieces to be added to the bigger picture of the puzzle that is my life.. This…
Pandemic 2020
In many ways the Pandemic has made real this idea that we are all part of a divine, universal puzzle. It’s not often that we can see this so clearly. During this Pandemic, in different instances, we are all impacted one way or another. It has provided a powerful lens for me to reflect on…
New Puzzle Pieces
My journey to discover myself through moments of my life has slowed down lately. I’ve been able to pinpoint a few situations that have contributed to my slowing down. Some of the new puzzle pieces are: A decision to move to new apartment. The passing away of an Art teacher I used to work with…
The Journey Continues
As the title suggests, my puzzle journey continues but with ups and downs. I am still new at blogging. Please see About Me. It is said that sharing with others helps to release some stress. It’s good to share some of the stones I’ve tripped on during this latest walk. The last few months has…
Why Rochester Became Home
Another one of the puzzle pieces to explore is my place in Rochester, NY. Like I mention in the About Me page, I was born in New York City in 1960. Though my parents were born in Puerto Rico, they met in New York City, had my sister and me at St. Vincent’s Hospital, and…