Her name is Virginia. A close family member, and friend to many; Who won’t think twice about assisting or helping you out, For She’ll stand in your corner, and support you outright; there can be no doubt. She’s done many things in her life. A mother, a grandmother, but above all of that, a very… Continue reading Virginia
Joel’s Thoughts on Montana
Joel’s thoughts of Montana take him When he’d ride horses to the lake or maybe a stream Then with only his fly rod, he’d catch beautiful trout With the Grand Tetons behind him, he said life felt like a dream. His dream of that big trout that eluded him last, Reinforces what somebody said, that… Continue reading Joel’s Thoughts on Montana
Nuestro Senor (Our Old Man)
Seeing his weathered face now as we do, We are reminded of a man who has survived life as best as he could. He has withstood all; including the test of time. However, he was once, and still is, a force to be reckoned with, let it be understood. Now, his young great-grandkids probably do… Continue reading Nuestro Senor (Our Old Man)
Eduardo
Ed was raised as a proud and true Puerto Rican. His Dad, very loving in his own way, taught him virtues as a kid that he be strong and kind. So God forbid, if his manners were ever out of line. If you know him well, you know that he is the product of two… Continue reading Eduardo
Remembering Fred
My recollections of Fred… Even though I only knew him for a very few short time, I felt like I had known him for years. He seemed charismatic and true, yet always trying to get ahead. Always having a big smile, a real gentle and kind man; with not a mean streak in his body,… Continue reading Remembering Fred
The Dream Lives On
As a kid of twelve, I saw Martin Luther King, Jr. on TV deliver his “I have a Dream” speech. His speech stirred me, and caused me to think about the man’s hope, and aspirations. Thought why couldn’t someone with the color of skin as his children be guaranteed his dream? Mr. King stated that… Continue reading The Dream Lives On
Angels All Around Us
Everyone has had that kind of sensation or feeling, The certain something, That close call you almost had; then your heart is reeling. The time you felt someone behind you, Then when you turned around, you felt something breezed through, and felt it left and felt denied. But somehow I just knew there was some… Continue reading Angels All Around Us
Kurt
Riding with Kurt is never dull, so it seems. From the mundane, to the extreme You’ll never know what he’ll find. Pretty standard stuff sometimes, Then other days, totally off-the-wall findings, you must bear in mind. But the best part of his calling is his personality, combined with his wit, most of all. From his… Continue reading Kurt
Remembrances of Holiday Parties
Growing up in a large extended family as a young child Some memorable Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties come to mind. The first thing, of course, all the good stuff my Tias would all bring; boy, that sure brings a smile, From the best home-made tamales of all kinds; to the hottest salsa’s; all… Continue reading Remembrances of Holiday Parties
Collazo Roots
According to my Dad, Roberto Gerardo Collazo, during the time that his ancestors were immigrating into the United States, in the year 1908, the revolution of the Mexican government was taking place. It was during this time, that my Grandfather, Gerardo Collazo, at 8 years old; my Great-Grandmother, Juanita Aurajo (maidan name) Collazo; Gerardo’s… Continue reading Collazo Roots