The aftermath of a storm: thinking about lossThere’s a picture (above) of the post office in The US Virgin Islands after Hurricane Irma struck the island. A close look shows that there…Sep 11, 2017Sep 11, 2017
Derek Walcott: A Personal Reflection by Nelson Rivera AgostoHaving just learned that the great poet Derek Walcott passed away at the age of 87, I pause to reflect on what he meant to me. In terms of…Mar 20, 2017Mar 20, 2017
Stop! Don’t have breakfastEach morning when I wake up I have coffee, black with a teaspoon of sugar, half a banana and a slice of cheese. That’s my morning…Feb 9, 2017Feb 9, 2017
Some thoughts on tattoosIn my dream, Mom, who suffered a stroke last January, was hospitalized again. When my sister and I started to undress her to bathe her, I…Dec 28, 2016Dec 28, 2016
Published inApplaudienceOn human natureAre human beings inherently evil? Or are we born pure, good and it is our parents, our society, our personal experiences that change or…Dec 3, 20161Dec 3, 20161
Published inLove them back.Living with Parkinson'sHallucinations caused by Parkinson’s aren’t real, but the fear and pain is—for the one with this disease and for family caregivers.Aug 16, 20165Aug 16, 20165
