Yes, we were born on the same day (January 21st). I turn 26 and whatever she’s turning doesn’t matter because she looks no older than 35.
Poor woman had to give birth to me on her birthday. But hey, can you really get a better gift?
Happy Birthday to the most important woman in my life. I [...]

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I have a cousin. Never mentioned her on this blog before. Early twenties. She has a Black (I would say negro as that’s back in style) boyfriend. He was supposed to make it to our recent family reunion on Christmas, but one of her parents told her he couldn’t come because “you aren’t embarrassing me.”
Why?
I [...]

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Every year, when turkey day approaches, I see people around me and online talk about how they don’t celebrate Thanksgiving. They don’t celebrate the atrocities associated with it.
But at the same time, these people watch football, enjoy the family camaraderie and eat tons of food.
I guess they can’t resist.
All of this is what [...]

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For a while now, I’ve gotten away from my fashion fascination on this blog. It’s never really gone anywhere, but I haven’t really been inspired aside from the good folks over at Street Etiquette.
But this past weekend, I was reminded of someone who was mentioned to me throughout my youth, the legendary Gay Talese. [...]

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Sometimes, you forget how much your parents really love you.
I know, I know, it sounds crazy; but it’s true.
Growing up, you can sometimes walk out of the house not even saying bye to your parents. Or even shrugging off everything they tell you as them nagging. No one can deny any of these [...]

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*claps* Well done young lady.
Link: She’s on page dos. Yadira Cabrera. NY Daily News Voices of the People 6/16/2009
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I’m proud of my 21 year old sister. I really am.
This past weekend, she was confronted with a situation where she could have backed down and lied to family members to avoid an argument. Instead, she chose to stick up for what she feels and knows is right.
As I told you before, many Dominican women [...]

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Happy Birthday to my Dad on his special day.
Taught me everything a father needs to teach his son and did a pretty good job.
I wish you many more years and keep looking your debonair self. Love you.
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To the man I like to call “The Blueprint.”
That folks is Claudio De Jesus Cabrera. He is who my grandmother’s and everyone in the family call “Claudio El Viejo,” because he’s the older Claudio. I get called “Claudito.”
For Father’s Day, I decided to give my dad the gift of a Broadway play. I [...]

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Thank you Mom, Dad and Yadira.
Last summer, I graduated at 24 years of age. A little later than most, but that was due to some fooling around in HS that landed me in a community college for two years, instead of a four year college straight out.
Today, seven years later, I walked with graduates [...]

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