I don't remember who decided to go on strike, but most of us jumped on the bandwagon pretty quickly... Who, in their right mind, enjoyed the Hot-Lunch at school? It was always corn-dogs, green beans, apple sauce, or less-than-thoroughly-cooked pizza, that was more tomato sauce than crust. It didn't matter what it was, the stagnant … Continue reading Hot-Lunch
Shipping and Handling
I received a package the other day. I often get packages at home because I do a lot of online shopping. Yes, I love buying stuff, but I'm really not big on malls. I can't say that I enjoy walking around for hours, going from store to store, trying on countless outfits, just to leave … Continue reading Shipping and Handling
The Scientific Method
Once upon a time... there was a social network called MySpace. Yes, you remember. Think back, back, back. If you see yourself in diapers, you've gone too far. In a way, MySpace was like a social network in diapers. Just 5-6 years ago MySpace was thee space to be. I worked on my page feverishly … Continue reading The Scientific Method
Pockets
My name is Carmen Maria Hernandez, and I am NOT a recovering iPhone addict. * Step 1 - I admit I am powerless over iProducts - BUT my life has become more manageable because of them. Even as we speak, or read, I am using my iPhone memo app to write this post in the … Continue reading Pockets
Coconuts
This is not my usual type of post. But I was inspired by an incident at the office. Enjoy. Sabrina was running late, as usual. She passed the Stanley Steamer crew who'd been cleaning the offices for the past week, without even a good morning nod. In her rush to get to her desk before … Continue reading Coconuts
Tentacles
My son and oldest daughter drew these pictures of me. You may have guessed my 4 year old boy, Gaby, drew the one on the left. "Mommy, it's you. You have 14 legs." If you count, there are actually fifteen tentacles, which is good because that means I've got at least one arm. I look … Continue reading Tentacles
Move Over, Me
As I lay in bed last night by my husband, fully clothed (this is relevant later), iPad propped up on my knees while I worked on this blog, my iPhone vibrated. It was my turn to roll in Dice with Buddies. Is this what relationships have come to...electronic conversations and gaming, side by side with … Continue reading Move Over, Me
Typer or Writer?
I've always wanted to be a writer. I mean, I suppose I've been writing my whole life... Neatly at the top of my homework paper; filling in bubbles on a scantron; five paragraph persuasive essays; love notes folded into neat little footballs to kick back and forth during class; letters mailed to friends on my … Continue reading Typer or Writer?
Immortality?
Men... Warning: The short that follows is about "That Time of the Month". Which time? The annoying, bitchy, PMSy time, when all you men do is mess things up for us. And, NO, we don't act like that ALL the time! Well... I was 9 when I first discovered I was immortal. I mean how … Continue reading Immortality?
A Shooting Star
November 25, 2012 Last night I saw a shooting star. Bright & hopeful, it ascended. I followed its orange-gold trail as it rocketed across the sky, and smiled in wonderment at this message from Above. A few, too brief seconds. I thought about my wish as my eyes descended upon the lake. They followed the … Continue reading A Shooting Star
Anecdotes from a Mom, Wife, Sister & Daughter. 