Category Archives: Christianity

Reason #7 to Live in the Costa Tropical: Leche Rizada

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

The Costa Tropical climate pretty much lends itself to year-round ice cream. Now I’m a Texan, so I’m not one to rave about any ice cream that isn’t Blue Bell. But there’s this miraculous type of Spanish helado known as leche … Continue reading →

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Bruised But Not Abandoned

Posted on February 6, 2011 by

I was that kid that always had skinned knees. Unfortunately, I’m twenty-three years old and not much has changed. These days I mostly blame my accidents and injuries on the Dominican Republic. Maintaining sidewalks is not a priority, nor is covering … Continue reading →

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I Learned About Grace in a Hair Salon

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

Sometimes as I go through my daily primping routine, drying and styling my hair, I think about Eric. The first time I met him, three years ago, I spent three hours alone with him. He was hilariously frank, genuinely interested, and … Continue reading →

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I Don't Envy You, Mr. Businessman

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

In eighth grade Career Investigations class, I decided who I wanted to become. Scratch the childish dreams of being a teacher and author. My new ambition was to work in a tall office building with my own cubicle and a … Continue reading →

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Better to Give

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

One of the most nerve-racking moments of my life was when I met my Dominican hermana. It was my first day in the country and I was about to be dropped off in the dusty barrio of La Colonia to … Continue reading →

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