…on Redemption

My high school was a great place to grow up. The new buildings differed from the old in brick color and smell. Every creed, race, and religion grew up together – the strong defended the weak rather than abused them. We had almost every academic opportunity presented to us, as well as extracurriculars. I managed …

The First Sip

Even though Mom drank it by the gallon, Papi introduced me to “dirty bean water”. I felt more like a 10 year old scientist than a barista though, considering the Cafe con Leche recipe was: 1) Microwave milk 2) Test temperature by dipping finger into milk3) Lick finger4) Eyeball the instant coffee (too much and …