“He has an obstruction in his intestines,” the vet said over the phone, his accent strong, some of his words … More
Author: houseofteresa
Keep the Inheritance
Sometimes I think about Teta, the short old lady with the coke-bottle glasses and Clairol-red hair. My grandmother. I have … More
The Pause
Right now, many of us are experiencing a barrage of uncomfortable feelings stemming from this unprecedented global pandemic. Stress. Worry. … More
Leaning in, Letting Go
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about getting better at spotting and identifying what is and what is not for … More
Wayfarer
I stayed up too late and woke up the next morning later than I wanted, and then had to make … More
Moving an Inch
It’s almost July. More than half of 2020 is over, and life since March has felt like a blur, partly … More
The Risk Management of Living
I feel anxious, like, all of the time. Restless, empty, distracted, unmotivated. I feel tired and worn out. But I … More
Kittens and Butterflies
“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with … More
A Mother’s Love
Oh, hello Mother’s Day. What do days like this even mean? I cringe over Valentine’s Day (always have), and Mother’s … More
Four Years
Yesterday I ran while the kids rode their bikes. It was a perfect warm morning, minus quarantine. Not many people … More