by Clarisa Morales Roberts I've found that as an adult child of aging parents, I have a number of duties that are expected of me. These range from dealing with my parent's rental properties, to finding a trustworthy cleaning lady, to driving them anytime they need to go out. The last one I imposed myself. I'm just not comfortable with my 75-year-old mother driving … [Read more...] about Chula’s Story
Archives for June 2010
Ugly Betty Marathon
If you missing your weekly fix of Ugly Betty, now is your chance to revisit Ugly Betty or check it out for the first time. TV Guide Network will air nine fan favorite episodes of Ugly Betty as well as “The Fashion Team: Ugly Betty Style” and “Look-A-Like: America Ferrera” Sunday, July 4th beginning at 11am ET/PT. During the America the Beautiful marathon, join Betty as she … [Read more...] about Ugly Betty Marathon
Crafty Chica Kathy Cano-Murillo: From Visualization to Realization
Kathy Cano-Murillo, better known as the Crafty Chica, is one Latina proving that with persistence, patience, perseverance, and the practice of visual manifestation no dream is out-of-reach. Some of her accomplishments include writing several craft books, creating a craft line sold in major retailers, and most recently reaching her goal to publish her first novel, Waking up in … [Read more...] about Crafty Chica Kathy Cano-Murillo: From Visualization to Realization
Job Hunting Strategies for the Modern Latina
by Vanessa Garcia Times, they are a changin’. With the current financial crisis in the global economy, it’s becoming more and more difficult to compete in today’s job market. Many of us have been hit in one way or another by the recession, but if at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again. We all want to move forward in our careers, unfortunately, these have been some of … [Read more...] about Job Hunting Strategies for the Modern Latina
This Summer’s Staycation Destinations
by Vanessa Garcia With the high rise of gas prices this summer, vacationing to far off destinations and exotic lands may not seem like a possibility for the traveler on a budget. Many people this travel season are choosing to vacation close to home. Think about it, this is the perfect opportunity to visit all the wonderful places on the Central Coast and Northern California … [Read more...] about This Summer’s Staycation Destinations