I've often wondered what makes an art collector choose one piece over another. How do they recognize emerging talent? What qualities transform someone into a respected expert? After years of attending exhibitions, gallery openings, and conversations with curators, collectors, and art enthusiasts, I came to realize that the answer lies somewhere between knowledge and instinct. Cultural understanding, years of study, familiarity with artistic movements, and historical context all play a role. Yet, in the end, the art experts I admire the most often speak about something far less tangible: emotion.
This year felt especially meaningful because I had the opportunity to experience it alongside Tess Rowland, a survivor of a car crash caused by someone driving under the influence of alcohol.
Mom.
There is only one. It’s true.
And there is nothing that fills my heart more than being that one for someone else.
That one. Just one. Only one. You want her all to yourself.
My daughter turned twenty-one. I write it, and I still can’t believe it. I’ve been a mother for twenty-one years, and although it feels like just yesterday that I walked out of the hospital with a tiny baby in my arms, that baby is now an adult.
"When latex and mesh began to breathe together, they took me to places my mind could never have imagined, creating a healing and therapeutic process.” — Eva Fábregas
Una de las cosas que más disfruto de mi trabajo es la oportunidad de ser parte de conversaciones que pueden generar un impacto real en nuestra comunidad. Hace poco tuve el privilegio de unirme a La Voz de Unidos para una entrevista especial de radio con la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Harris, una conversación enfocada en tomar decisiones responsables con el alcohol y mantenernos seguros durante el verano.
Este año fue especialmente significativo porque tuve la oportunidad de vivir esta experiencia junto a Tess Rowland, una sobreviviente de un choque automovilístico causado por una persona bajo la influencia del alcohol.
Mamá. Solo hay una. Es verdad. Y no hay nada que me llene más el corazón que ser yo esa una para alguien más.
Mi hija cumplió veintiún años. Lo escribo y todavía no lo creo. Llevo veintiún años siendo mamá y, aunque parece que fue ayer cuando salí del hospital con una bebita en brazos, ahora esa bebé es un adulto.
Descubran la escuela que apoya su misión de criar niños biculturales con un enfoque único y amoroso. Ser mamás lejos de nuestro país es un viaje único. Emocionante, desafiante, pero también lleno de satisfacciones. Y si están aquí, seguramente comparten conmigo el deseo de criar hijos bilingües y orgullosos de sus raíces.
Este Memorial Day no se trata solo de descansar, hacer carne asada o disfrutar con amigos. Se trata también de tomar decisiones responsables que pueden cambiar, o salvar vidas. Hoy quiero compartir con ustedes tres historias reales que me marcaron profundamente. Historias que reflejan las consecuencias de una mala decisión… y el poder de prevenir una tragedia con algo tan simple como usar un RideShare.
Todavía no puedo creer que, una vez más, tuve la maravillosa oportunidad de ir a Washington D.C. con Responsibility.org. Nueve creadores de contenido y yo caminamos por todo el Capitolio compartiendo nuestro mensaje: claro, simple, pero muy poderoso: si vas a tomar, hazlo de manera responsable y evita el consumo en menores de edad.
Este año es mi último en la década de los cuarenta. De ahora en adelante le pondré una palomita a una nueva categoría en todas las formas que llene. Nunca pensé decirlo, pero me emociona.
Crecí escuchando que en la mesa no se hablaba ni de política, ni de religión. Esas conversaciones eran un camino seguro al desacuerdo, un destino incómodo del cual aprendí a huir. Como si conversar implicara tener un acuerdo a priori entre todas las partes, donde la condición número uno fuera estar alineados en pensamiento, sin cuestionamientos aventurados y, mucho menos, temas controversiales.
“Ahorita platicamos entre puntos”, me decía mi papá de niña cada vez que jugábamos tenis. No sé si era la grandiosidad del club, la elegancia de mi papá con sus pants Fila, los colores verde y rojo de la cancha, o el hecho de saber que teníamos esa cita inamovible solos él y yo, pero los miércoles era mi día favorito.
"Está comprobado científicamente que la fuerza más grande para la salud física y mental de un adolescente es una buena relación con sus padres". Recordé esta frase de la Dra. Lisa Damour, especialista en adolescentes y asesora de Inside Out 2, mientras salía de ver esta extraordinaria película con mi familia. Todavía no puedo creer que tuve la gran fortuna de conocer a la doctora y aprender muchísimo de ella.
Veo el cursor palpitando tan rápido como mi corazón. Quiero dejar plasmado un sentimiento en crudo en esta hoja de papel pero no sé exactamente qué palabras escoger. Quisiera que estas mismas palabras me guiaran, me arroparan. Dejaré que lo hagan. Las dejaré fluir, sin pensarlo mucho, y le haré caso a que mi querida tallerista que nutre mi escritura, —y mi corazón, todos los miércoles…bueno casi todos.
Nunca pensé ser Ciudadana de Estados Unidos y mucho menos algún día entrar al Capitolio a conocer a mis representantes. Esta increíble experiencia fue posible gracias a Responsibility.org una organización con la llevo trabajando varios años para difundir su mensaje fuerte y contundente, evitar el consumo de alcohol en menores de edad y si ya son adultos, y eligen tomar, lo hagan responsablemente.
Cuando me enteré de que el título de la nueva exposición del Moody Center of the Arts era “Lo extranjero en nosotros” supe inmediatamente que tenía que ir a visitarla. La palabra “extranjero” es poderosa y provoca múltiples emociones, ideas equivocadas, predisposiciones, puntos de vista, otredad, desplazamiento y estereotipos.
Celebren responsablemente con este delicioso Coctel Navideño de Higo inspirado por Jessamine McLellan, fundadora y líder de la academia educacional de Campari, quien me dio la idea de incorporar higo a una de mis bebidas favoritas en un evento virtual organizado por Responsibility.org.
Manejaba de noche por la carretera de Waco a Houston dispuesta a llorar. Un trayecto Tejano de regreso a casa demasiado recto y obscuro es más, aburrido. Sin curvas o montañas que lo hicieran un poco más entretenido, o por lo menos, más parecido a los que acostumbraba tener en México. Acababa de vivir un momento que jamás pensé que me sucedería y el cuál me había venido pisando los talones por varios años ya. Había dejado a mi hija en la universidad.
Es impresionante como ciertos sabores me transportan a lugares y recuerdos en mi memoria en cuestión de segundos. El empezar a oler en mi cocina el fragante aroma a vainilla combinado con azúcar en proceso de caramelización, me lleva inmediatamente a pensar en celebración y un corazón lleno de amor, ya que este postre francés del que les voy a platicar hoy; La Crème Brûlée, es el favorito de mi esposo.
En momentos de cambio es cuando más debo poner atención a no descuidar las rutinas que me hacen sentir bien ya que, si las pongo al final de mi lista de prioridades, impacta inmediatamente en mi salud física y mental. Para respetar esas rutinas sé que tengo que reclamar mi espacio y en estos meses sin horarios, es todo un reto. Con los años me he vuelto cada vez más asertiva en buscarlo y encontrarlo, pero ¿realmente me dan lo que necesito?
- Ocho semanas- fueron las únicas dos palabras que saltaron de la pantalla de mi celular al leer el correo electrónico que mandó la escuela esta mañana. Ocho semanas es el tiempo exacto que el colegio nos da como última oportunidad para finiquitar cualquier pendiente escolar, ya que son ocho semanas el tiempo que falta para que mi hija complete otro gran logro en su vida, graduarse de preparatoria.
La historia detrás de los textiles es fascinante ya que han sido acompañantes de la crónica de la humanidad durante siglos como un elemento habitual de nuestras vidas. Sin embargo, para Ana María Hernando, los textiles son mucho más que eso. Para esta artista polifacética, los textiles han formado parte de su vida desde que era niña en su querida Argentina y hoy se convierten en el vehículo para expresar sus emociones y subirle el volumen a la voz, a veces silenciosa, de la mujer.
El arte nos rodea. Los colores, texturas, líneas, y muchos otros elementos que constituyen una pieza de arte inevitablemente nos generan una emoción y pueden, como por arte de magia, cambiar el ambiente de cualquier espacio. Ya sea de manera consciente o no, todos hemos experimentado alguna vez esa chispa de exaltación que nos provoca una obra de arte de manera única e individual. Es por esta razón que pienso que el arte público es esencial para cualquier comunidad. El estar expuesto a magníficas instalaciones o esculturas como parte de tu rutina diaria, pueden transformar tu vida en un viaje cultural sin ni siquiera darte cuenta. Esta ha sido la misión del Sistema de Arte Público de la Universidad de Houston por muchos años y hoy estoy emocionada de compartir con ustedes sus nuevos y muy interesantes proyectos.
Cada vez que tengo a mi hijos cerca y me ponen atención, siento que tengo la oportunidad perfecta para platicar con ellos de los temas que más me preocupan. Son momentos que valen oro molido. Sin embargo, ese oro molido se me escapa entre los dedos cuando me doy cuenta de que en lugar de ser una conversación, solo les estoy dando un sermón. No les pasa que mientras están hablando están pensando, —otra vez les estoy dando una plática eterna y de flojera.
Por el simple hecho de haber decidido empezar a leer este artículo ya han dado el primer paso a darle prioridad a tu salud. La mamografía es considerada como una de las herramientas más efectivas en la detección temprana del cáncer de mama y cuando es detectado a tiempo es probable que sea más fácil de tratar.
Nunca pensé que el vivir sin que mis papilas funcionaran sería un evento realmente trágico. Hoy me doy cuenta de que mi vida completa gira alrededor de esos insignificantes receptores a los que nunca había ni volteado a ver y que hoy, extraño con locura.
La semana pasada encontré un evento que me llamó mucho la atención, no solo por involucrar arte, sino también porque incluye a la familia, es al aire libre y exhibe la creatividad de nuestra comunidad, el Art Bike Parade que se llevará a cabo la próxima semana.
Cada vez que trato de tener una conversación importante con mis hijos me cuestionó si realmente me están escuchando y si están entendiendo lo que estoy tratando de transmitirles. También me cuestiono si yo estoy realmente poniéndoles atención y escuchando lo que ellos están tratando de explicarme.
No sé- son dos palabras que desafortunadamente he tenido que usar más de lo que hubiera querido desde que empezó la pandemia. Cada vez que tengo que sacar esta respuesta de la manga como lo haría un experimentado mago, siento un apreatdo nudo mi estómago. Lo que normalmente significan estás dos palabras es que la incertidumbre está tocando a mi puerta como una invitada no deseada a la cuál le he tenido miedo toda mi vida
El día de acción de gracias es una de mis tradiciones americanas favoritas. Desde que llegamos a Estados Unidos hace varios años ya, hemos adoptado esta linda tradición ya que me parece muy emotivo el poder simplemente dar gracias por todas las bendiciones que tenemos, además de enseñarles a nuestros hijos a hacer lo mismo.
El simple hecho de empezar a escribir acerca de este tema me causa un nudo en la garganta. El ver a mis hijos crecer ha sido un proceso lleno de satisfacciones, pero a la vez de incertidumbre, y sí, tengo que admitirlo, de miedo también. Cada vez se acerca más el momento en el que mis hijos comiencen su propia aventura universitaria y por más que quiera resistirme, mi mente sabe que ese momento llegará tarde o temprano, pero mi corazón simplemente no está listo, y es muy probable que nunca lo esté.
I've often wondered what makes an art collector choose one piece over another. How do they recognize emerging talent? What qualities transform someone into a respected expert? After years of attending exhibitions, gallery openings, and conversations with curators, collectors, and art enthusiasts, I came to realize that the answer lies somewhere between knowledge and instinct. Cultural understanding, years of study, familiarity with artistic movements, and historical context all play a role. Yet, in the end, the art experts I admire the most often speak about something far less tangible: emotion.
This Memorial Day isn’t just about resting, having a barbecue, or enjoying time with friends. It’s also about making responsible decisions that can change or save lives. Today, I want to share with you three real stories that deeply impacted me. Stories that show the consequences of a bad decision… and the power to prevent a tragedy with something as simple as using a RideShare.
The history behind textiles is fascinating as they have accompanied the chronicle of humanity for centuries as an everyday element of our lives. However, for Ana María Hernando, textiles are much more than that. For this versatile artist, textiles have been part of her life since she was a child in her beloved Argentina and today, they become the vehicle to express her emotions and turn up the volume of the sometimes-silent woman’s voice.
Art is all around us. Colors, textures, and lines, among other elements that constitute a piece of art, inevitably generate an emotion inside of us that can magically change any space's atmosphere. Even if we are not fully aware of it, we have all experienced a spark of sentiment incited by art in a unique way. That’s why I think Public Art is essential to any community. To be exposed to magnificent installations or sculptures as part of our everyday commute can transform our lives into a cultural journey without even realizing it. This has been Public Art of the University of Houston System’s mission for many years and I’m excited to share with you today their new and exciting projects.
Last week I stumbled upon an event that immediately caught my attention, not only because it’s art related, but also because it includes families, parks, and the creativity of our great community, and it’s happening next week, the Art Bike Festival.
It was such an honor for me to participate and talk about our amazing city in their article “The 22 Best Places to Travel in the US in 2022”.
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite American traditions. Ever since we came to the U.S. many years ago, we quickly adopted this tradition as our own because of how beautiful and meaningful it is to simply give thanks and count our blessings. And most importantly, teach our kids to do the same.
After a long and deep sigh, I can finally say this surreal school year has come to an end. Unprecedented, weird, unpredictable, challenging, different, and dividing are just a few understated adjectives to describe it, but we did it!
Today I share the story of how mother nature came, once again, to teach us a lesson in humbleness and to measure our emotional fortitude, and our spiritual thermometer.
I attended the media preview of the brand new Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts and it’s spectacular!
The Menil Collection is one of my favorite museums in the city, and I’m thrilled to announce that they just reopened their doors. I had the chance to stroll around the museum with Sarah Hobson from the communications team and she gave me a wonderful tour of the three new exhibits you don’t want to miss this fall.
The brand new Houston Botanic Garden just opened its doors and it’s absolutely beautiful.
To commemorate Earth Day, today I share with all of you my favorite places in Houston to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors. Spring is the perfect time of year to go out and enjoy a day of outdoor fun, so from a Japanese garden to a modern urban park, Houston has it all, here are some of my favorite spots:
The current uncertainty is unprecedented. I still find it very difficult to assimilate the magnitude of the global humanitarian emergency that we are experiencing, which unfortunately I believe will also be accompanied by an economic crisis since thousands of businesses have had to close their doors and many people will lose their jobs. That’s why now more than ever it’s very important to participate in the 2020 Census.
Truffles are one of the most delicate and exquisite ingredients in the culinary world, which is why they´re known as the diamonds of the kitchen. Today I share with you everything you need to know about this delicacy from nature and will also tell you all about one of the most important gastronomic events in Houston that use truffles as their star ingredient; The Truffle Masters 2020.
What began 38 years ago as a simple philanthropic idea of opening a small Christmas market in the parking lot of a Church to support the Houston Ballet Foundation, has transformed into a unique and grandiose Houston tradition called The Nutcracker Market.
Today I share with you our conversation and my experience in Solstice Acupuncture & Wellness so together we can learn about acupuncture and the different medical conditions that can be treated through this very interesting ancient practice.
Summer is finally here and Houston is filled with incredible experiences to enjoy with your family and friends. This time we have a little bit of everything, from surprising restaurant openings and fashion photography, to activities that transported me to my childhood like seesaws and rooms filled with candy.
With our busy livestyles, taking the time to get out of the routine and turn any day of the week into an exciting adventure, has become one of my priorities.
Houston is art, color, taste, and diversity. Houston is so versatile that it offers unique experiences that fill our lives with unforgettable memories. Experiences like the one I share with you today that definitely cannot be missed.
Houston offers from art galleries, museums, and itinerant art spaces, to public sculptures and murals that decorate its parks and streets. Today I share with all of you my favorite places in Houston where I can live those unforgettable experiences with my art-loving friends.
Van Gogh’s paintings are some of the most recognizable works of art in the world, and now thanks to a partnership with the Vincent Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, more than 50 masterpieces of the acclaimed artist arrive at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. I had the opportunity to attend the media preview of this exhibit, and I’m thrilled to share my experience with all of you.
Today I share with all of you some of my favorite stores in Houston so you can spoil those shopaholic friends you love so much. In this guide, of course, you will also find suggestions of where to eat, because although your friends will probably prefer to skip lunch to continue shopping, eventually they will get hungry and you'll know exactly where to go to complete your shopping day with delicious meal.
Every year I’m surprised by the immense variety of activities Houston has to offer during the holiday seasons, and by the many that I have yet to discover. Despite being a faithful follower of each and every one of the Houston Museum of Fine Arts' exhibits, I had never visited the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, a River Oaks mansion that was transformed into a museum in the 1960s.
I am happy to share with all of you that Terminal E of the IAH will now see my children totally fascinated the next time we travel thanks to four new restaurants where we will be able to enjoy a delicious meal before boarding the plane.
The Buffalo Bayou Partnership or BBP is a non-profit organization that for more than 20 years has been dedicated to the conservation and growth of the more than ten miles that occupy the Buffalo Bayou from the corner of Shepherd Drive to the port of Houston.
The new building's splendid and modern architecture, combined with the unique design of the plaza and the spectacular view from the roof garden, will allow visitors to enjoy this harmonious new outdoor space in the city while surrounded by art.
Last Friday I had the amazing opportunity to attend a cocktail party at the residence of Lester Marks, listed by ARTnews magazine as one of the “Top 200 Collectors in the World,” by Art & Antiques magazine as one of the “Top 100 Collectors,” and as “One of the Top 100 Collectors Changing the Art World.”
Photography is one of my favorite activities, and there’s no better way to experience it than through the wonderful photo contest #HouOnTheBayou, organized by the Houston Parks Board.
I've been living in Houston for more than 14 years and I've never felt such a cold winter as this one. For these very cold days, there's nothing better for me than a hot and delicious cup of Joe.That's the reason behind my restless search throughout the city this past month to find the best cup of coffee
Last week I was invited to visit El Surf Club in Punta Mita with my family. If you`ve never been there before, Punta Mita is one of Mexico’s most prestigious residential communities and resort destinations.
What I like the most about traveling is to come back home with a new set of life lessons that I’ve put inside my life's toolbox. I always carry that toolbox with me, since it has saved me in several important moments in my life.
Puerto Vallarta is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Mexico and without a doubt, one of my favorites. If your travel plans this year include a Mexican beach, choose Puerto Vallarta, as I am sure you’ll love it. Today I share with all of you the two new experiences from my last trip to this wonderful beach where we went surfing and visited Sayulita.
Today I share with all of you our three-day itinerary, my review of the wonderful Archer hotel where we stayed, and of course the delicious restaurants we discovered in this trip so you don't miss any of them next time you visit New York.
On September 16, Mexico’s independence is celebrated and this year I will toast with Mezcal, that’s because since my last trip to Oaxaca last year, this drink has become one of my favorites, today I tell you why.
One of my favorite places to spend a wonderful beach vacation with my family is Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco in Mexico. Today I share with all of you our fantastic visit to the luxurious and chic resort development, Punta Mita.
When I bet for a great trip, a perfect trifecta involves gastronomy, nature, and art. These three factors always indulge, in a very fun way, my curiosity for new adventures and experiences.
I still can't believe that it was precisely one year ago that we took our kids to Europe for the first time. It was, without a doubt, our best family trip ever. I'll never forget my husband's expression as he looked at our kids’ reaction when they discovered the Eiffel Tower for the first time.
A very different kind of year comes to an end. A year full of surprises, a year filled with fears that were conquered, a year filled with new adventures that I witnessed through my kids’ eyes as they explored new countries.
Today I'll share with you a very short and sweet road trip I did with my friends to the outskirts of Houston. This time we went to Schulenburg, Texas to visit the hand-painted churches in this area. This little town is located one hour and a half west of Houston on the way to San Antonio, in Fayette County.
A couple of weeks ago my friends and I decided to be adventurous and escape the city on a one-day trip to Round Top, Texas. One of my friends visits this picturesque town very often, so we were very fortunate to have the best insider information.
Today I want to tell you all about the adventure my family and I had during our first road trip from Houston to Red River, New Mexico. Let me tell you that the trip was an amazing experience, but the romantic idea we had of playing games and singing songs all along the way, only lasted like half an hour and I think we hadn’t even left Houston.
Nothing makes me prouder than writing about my country. So let me tell you about a charming town called San Miguel de Allende.
As I begin writing the first chapter of 2016, two inevitable questions keep popping into my head: Where am I? and where do I want to go? And, really, the answers to both questions vary depending on when I ask them.
Photography is a very important part of my life and I discovered it right after the birth of my first daughter as I had the desire to capture every single moment of her life.
My daughter turned twenty-one. I write it, and I still can’t believe it. I’ve been a mother for twenty-one years, and although it feels like just yesterday that I walked out of the hospital with a tiny baby in my arms, that baby is now an adult.
Discover the school that supports your mission to raise bicultural children with a loving and unique approach. Being a mom far from your home country is a one-of-a-kind journey: exciting, challenging, and deeply rewarding. And if you're here, chances are you share my desire to raise bilingual kids who are proud of where they come from.
I still can’t believe that once again, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Washington D.C. with Responsibility.org. Nine content creators and I walked all over Capitol Hill sharing our message: clear, simple, yet incredibly powerful—if you’re going to drink, do it responsibly and avoid underage drinking.
This year is my last in my forties. From now on, I’ll be checking a new box on every form I fill out. I never thought I’d say it, but I’m excited.
I grew up hearing that politics and religion were never discussed at the table. Those conversations were a sure path to disagreement, an uncomfortable destination I learned to avoid. As if a conversation required prior agreement between all parties, where the first condition was to be aligned in thought, with no adventurous questioning and, certainly, no controversial topics.
“We will talk more between points”, my dad would say to me as a child every time we played tennis. I’m not sure if it was the grandeur of the club, my dad’s elegance in his Fila tracksuit, the green and red colors of the court, or simply knowing that we had this unmovable appointment, just the two of us, but Wednesdays became my favorite day.
"It is scientifically proven that the greatest force for the physical and mental health of a teenager is a good relationship with a caring adult." I remembered this phrase from Dr. Lisa Damour, a specialist in adolescents and advisor for Inside Out 2, as I was leaving the theater after watching this extraordinary movie with my family. I still can't believe I had the great fortune of meeting Dr. Damour and learning so much from her at the Responsibility.org Summit in Washington, DC a few months ago.
I see the cursor pulsating as fast as my heart. I want to capture that raw feeling on this sheet of paper, but I'm not sure exactly which words to choose. I wish these same words would guide me, embrace me. I'll let them. I'll let them flow, without thinking too much, and I'll listen to my dear writing instructor who nourishes my composition—and my heart, every Wednesday... well, almost every one.
Last week, I had the incredible experience of visiting Washington DC, thanks to Responsibility.org. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would become a US Citizen, let alone one day enter the Capitol to meet my representatives.
Holiday Responsibly with this delicious Fig Holiday Cocktail recipe inspired by Jessamine McLellan, co-founder and educational lead of Campari Academy who gave me the amazing idea of incorporating fig to one of my favorite drinks, gin and tonic in a virtual event organized by Responsibility.org.
In times of change, it is crucial for me to pay attention to not neglect the routines that make me feel good because if I prioritize them at the bottom of my list, it immediately impacts my physical and mental health. To respect those routines, I know I have to reclaim my space, and in these schedule-less months, it's quite a challenge. Over the years, I have become more assertive in seeking and finding those moments, but do they really give me what I need?
-Eight weeks- were the only two words that jumped out at me from my phone screen as I read the email from school this morning. Eight weeks is the exact amount of time that the school gives us as a final opportunity to settle any outstanding school-related matters, as it's also eight weeks until my daughter achieves another great milestone in her life: graduating from high school.
Every time I have my children's attention, I feel like it's the perfect opportunity to talk with them about important issues that concern me the most. Golden moments. However, that ground gold slips through my fingers when I realize that instead of having a conversation, I'm just lecturing them. Have you ever thought mid-conversation with them: — Here I go again with my endless and boring speeches.
I never thought that living without my buds functioning would be such a tragic event. Today I´m aware that my whole life revolves around those insignificant receptors that I had never paid attention to and that today, I miss tremendously. The day I noticed this technical failure in my system was a morning like all others …
I always wonder if my kids are really listening when we engage in conversations about significant topics. Are they truly getting what I’m trying to tell them? Am I paying enough attention and listening to what they have to say as well?
-I don’t know- are three words I’ve had to repeat to my kids more often than I’ve liked to since the pandemic started. Every time I pull this ace out of my sleeve like an experienced magician, a knot in my stomach tightens. These three words usually mean that uncertainty is knocking at my door like an unsolicited visitor I’ve feared all my life.
I get teary-eyed just to think about the topic I’m writing about today. To see my kids growing up has been a mixed feelings process involving joy, uncertainty, and yes, I must admit it, fear as well. My children are reaching that moment in their lives in which they’ll start their college adventure, and as much as I want to resist it, I know that moment will arrive sooner than later. I think my mind is ready for that moment, however, my heart is not, and I think it will never be.
This back-to-school feels different. To see my kids as the main characters of their own story reminds me of how independent they’ve become. I can feel their excitement and curiosity wrapped up around pure innocence every time they experience something new, which fills my heart with tenderness and panic all at once.
This is one of the toughest articles I’ve ever written. It confronted me with a reality that I couldn’t see, or better said, I didn’t want to see. It has made me face uncomfortable questions like, am I enjoying motherhood?
Today I share the story of how mother nature came, once again, to teach us a lesson in humbleness and to measure our emotional fortitude, and our spiritual thermometer.
Whether we like it or not, peak flu season is here and these next months are going to be key in the prevention of flu and early treatment, especially in our kids. It’s hard to pay attention to pediatric flu and give it the importance it deserves when the main focus right now is still on Covid-19, however, the purpose of this post is to help us not lose sight of the millions of children that contract influenza every year and how crucial early treatment is to avoid hospitalizations or even death.
The coldest months of the year are here, and I still can’t believe we’re in the middle of a pandemic. Despite the cooler weather, we’re still trying to find fun outdoor activities to keep everyone safe and happy, however with various members of my family with atopic eczema that’s always tricky.
I think it’s accurate to say that we all have experienced one of the weirdest years of our lives. We’ve been forced to rethink every single one of our rituals, daily activities, ways we gather and rejoice around family and friends, and the way we work; basically, we’ve had to reshape our way of life almost entirely.
So, with the holiday season upon us, today I’m bringing you the second part of the article I published in August with recommendations on how to treat migraine during these stressful times thanks to Med-IQ. If you suffer from migraine, this post will help you come up with a treatment plan which will be crucial for these upcoming months.
Living in a polarized country, cornered by a pandemic has led me to have conversations with my children that I never thought I would have at their young ages. Topics like abortion, racism, misogyny, respect, the electoral college, science, death, the structure of the American government, the use of a mask, and the good of humanity are incredibly complex conversations that happen daily in my house this year 2020.
"If you don’t have rupture at home during this pandemic, you’re not with them".
These words really touched my soul when I heard them from Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, and columnist for the Washington Post, who’s also the author of several books on the same subject.
Poor sneezes, I feel bad for them. From being a simple natural reflection of the body to things as common as dust, pollen, or the beginning of a common cold, this 2020 they have become a deadly threat that receives public shaming out there.
The skin is the largest organ in the body. I think the first time I heard this statement was in biology class in high school, despite that, I never really paid attention to it, nor did I give it the importance it needed.
You have no idea how many times I’ve heard my kids complain about a headache. I don’t know if this happens to other moms out there reading this post, but in my household, these types of complaints always occur one minute before we need to rush out the door. Those grumbles usually happen when we are late to soccer practice, to an orthodontist appointment, or when we are in a hurry to go somewhere, which is practically every single day of our hectic lives.
In the blink of an eye, or I rather say, in the blink of a Zoom session, May is now here. Definitely a rare and different month of May.
I was born and raised in Mexico City and ironically, as soon as I left my country 17 years ago, I started paying more attention to how I celebrate my Mexican traditions, like Day of The Dead, and magically they got a whole new and powerful meaning.
Bilingual Houston lifestyle blogger Mariana Cano “virtually” sits down with James Anno, associate curator of European art, to talk about “Glory of Spain: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library.”
I had the privilege of collaborating with the Chevron Houston Marathon Committee in 2016 as an Ambassador for the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. I wrote two articles for their blog page and I volunteered as part of the Social Media Team on Marathon weekend.
One of the things I enjoy most about my work is having the opportunity to be part of conversations that can truly make a difference in our community. Recently, I had the privilege of joining La Voz de Unidos for a special radio interview with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a conversation centered on making responsible choices around alcohol and staying safe this summer.