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Adventures with a “debate me bro”
Posted on March 30, 2024
If you didn’t know this about me, I grew up with a lawyer for a mother. From a very early age, I got used to listening to her argue — and many times win — some very tough arguments. As a defense lawyer in Mexico, she defended the indefensible, and she stood up to some […]
The Parent Ren XVIII: Answering Tough Questions
Posted on January 24, 2024
I was making a peanut butter sandwich the other night when my child asked me a tough question. It was unexpected, especially during such a mundane task, but I understand that these questions don’t follow a schedule.
The Parent Ren XVII: Chaos, Beautiful and Lovely Chaos
Posted on January 1, 2024
We often strive for a home that’s a picture of order and tranquility, a personal Eden where everything is in its perfect place. Yet, the reality for many of us, especially those with young explorers around, is a living space that’s more like a workshop in perpetual motion, continuously reorganized by a tiny, inquisitive force […]
The weirdest 2023 ever
Posted on December 25, 2023
Another year is about over, and it’s time to do that thing I do where I look back on it and think of all the things I could have done differently, and how things would have worked out. Then again, if I could go back and change things, I wouldn’t. I can’t risk changing things […]
What exactly is my culture?
Posted on December 8, 2023
I’m doing some “homework” for work, reading What If I Say The Wrong Thing by Vernā A. Myers. One of the lessons in the book is about being culturally competent. The author describes an experience in China where locals gawked her at. She felt uneasy about it at first, but quickly learned about how gawking […]
Does Everyone Need To Know Everything?
Posted on November 14, 2023
Reflecting on the impact of social media, I share personal stories that highlight the need for finding balance in our digital lives. From navigating complicated relationships to protecting my child’s privacy, it’s a compelling exploration of the challenges we face in this age of constant connectivity.
The Parent Ren XVI: You Owe Me Nothing
Posted on October 8, 2023
A strange thing permeates the culture of my mother’s side of my family tree. As long as I can remember, everyone seemed to keep tabs on what was owed by everyone else. To the cousins, aunts, and uncles who helped me in any way, their help for me was an investment. And they let me know.
Life Seems So Much Simpler When You’re Fixing Things
Posted on September 3, 2023
This blog post recounts my experiences fixing mechanical and electronic devices, learned from my father and uncles. I share stories of helping my father through his fight with cancer, and the aspirations of my late brother, who adored a Volkswagen Beetle that our dad restored after my brother’s passing. I also reflect on the loss of my brother’s potential and hope the restoration project will help my father grieve. I plan to visit my father soon, drive the Beetle, and remember my brother while exploring the desert roads and enjoying tacos (or a salad).
The Parent Ren XV: Let’s Ride!
Posted on August 6, 2023
I share a personal story about teaching my daughter how to ride a bike. It was a challenging experience filled with tears and frustrations, but ultimately, she overcame her fear and learned to ride. I reflected on the influence of my own parents’ parenting styles on my own approach, and the importance of understanding and supporting our children’s emotional development.
You can’t change the past. And, even if you could, would you?
Posted on June 30, 2023
In this blog post, I reflect on past decisions and relationships, and wonder if I would change anything if given the chance. I explore different timelines and decisions that led to where I am today, and ultimately conclude that every choice, no matter how insignificant, played a role in shaping my life. While I may occasionally wonder what could have been if I had made different choices, I are content with where I am now and the person I have become.
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