Emantable

I find it impossible to concentrate with Classical Music. More specifically, I am unable to use Classical Music to concentrate on any task because I become hyper-focused on the music itself and lose track of everything else. I tried putting on some music on YouTube while I wrote something, but I lost track of time… — read more

Some might dismiss “signs” as mere coincidences or that we see things because we want to see them. I’m not here to prove things one way or the other, but I wanted to share something that happened to me. I was praying the rosary (something my dad did daily), and I got a little emotional… — read more

There are days like today when I just don’t know what to write. I sometimes wonder if I could have done things differently? Could I have done more? I had some nice moments today, but then I feel guilty for having them. I’d like to sleep and then wake up to find that it was… — read more

Today is the Epiphany, and it concludes Christmas. It celebrates the coming of the three wise men to the newborn Jesus. In our family we have a tradition of eating a rosca where a few baby Jesus are hidden and baked in the bread. Everyone takes a slice, and we see who got one of… — read more

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 1 John 3:16 This particular passage called out to me today. I interpret it as also referring beyond the life of our physical bodies. I think that… — read more

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were warmer than average, but since then, there has been some form of precipitation every day, and it’s been cold. Now they’re talking about even heavier rain due to an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone. They were talking about another dry winter a few months ago, but it’s not looking… — read more

I had previously mentioned my growing interest in getting reacquainted with my Faith in recent years, and I’ve been even more inclined to do so after my father’s passing. He had a profound Faith that he incorporated into all aspects of his life and was always mindful of being in the presence of Christ at… — read more

I’ve only ever been to the Rose Parade in person a couple of times. My dad always said he had the best seat in the house, sitting at home and having his coffee and tamales where he was comfortable and warm. In our family, we always make tamales for New Year’s Eve instead of for… — read more

January 1, 2023 Over the past nine days, I’ve spent more time playing the piano, reading, and writing. Solitary activities that allow me to reflect on memories, unanswered questions, the future, and ultimately my grief. My father passed away peacefully the night before Christmas Eve. I’ve expressed at length the emotions I’m going through in… — read more

I wish I’d just come back from an adventure! The truth is I’ve kept myself a little busy with work and other obligations…as well as some mismanagement of my time. There’s always room for improvement. For the first time, today, I genuinely felt like we’ve come out of the pandemic (I know it’s still out… — read more