JOSELITO AND CARLITO

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JOSELITO AND CARLITO The following narrative depicts the value of friendship.  I wrote this story of two young characters and their journey to building a solid relationship. It was a starry night as Carlito counted sheep to bed after a long day of school and tending to the garden with his Abuela. “Rise and Shine Carlito”, said Dona Julia, his abuela. “Aww, abuela, I don’t want to go to today. I want to play.” She replied, “Lucky for you, today is Saturday, your wish is granted.” Carlito, is thankful for seven days a week, with two weekend days to play. Carlito thought of his friend, Joselito, and wondered if he’d like to play outside today. As clouds rolled in, Carlito feared rain. Oddly,  just a mist. A few twinkle drops of rain fell, and then the sky cleared. Immediately,  with glee, Carlito ran next door and invited Joselito outside to play. Joselito suggested they go for a walk instead. As they looked up at the sky, beautiful colors streamed southward. “It’s a rainbow”, they cheered; they wondered if, in fact, the story was really about a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. So, they walked on,  curiously, thinking of what they might find or see at the end of the rainbow. They walked, walked, and walked some more. Growing tired,  they came across a tree, home to Quique the Owl. Carlito knocked at Quique’s tree. “Who, who”, shouted Quique. “We are walking, but can’t find the end of the rainbow so we can take the gold.” Quique looked to his left and right, and into the air, and he gave the two young lads a long stare. Then, after observing Carlito remarks, he spoke, “that’s a myth…” But, he explained, “What you have is more precious than gold, what you have is a friend to walk with you.” Then they looked at one another and skipped on home, where Abuela was waiting with maple-covered toast and warm milk. “Tomorrow we walk again”, the two boys giggled to one another. Read More From This Writer All Post Business Culture Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports JOSELITO AND CARLITO May 24, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More WINNING WITH KINDNESS: ANTI-DISSENSION April 24, 2020/No Comments WINNING WITH KINDNESS: ANTI-DISSENSION Dissension, according to Google’s definition, is a disagreement that leads to Discord. Discord, according to Merriam-Webster Read More RESPECTING EACH OTHER: AVOIDING NEGATIVE SPEECH December 24, 2019/No Comments RESPECTING EACH OTHER: AVOIDING NEGATIVE SPEECH Negative speech can be disastrous. As there are examples in human history where thousands Read More Load More End of Content.

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ABBY’S PROMISE:UNA ORGANIZACION DANDO LUZ EN LA OSCURIDAD

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ABBY’S PROMISE:UNA ORGANIZACION DANDO LUZ EN LA OSCURIDAD  “Me prometo sonreir todos los dias!” dijo Abby Soto en vida, antes de que el cancer le robara la vida. Hace dos meses el mundo cambio para todas nosotras. Para mi cambio para lo positivo a pesar de todas las malas noticias que el mundo trae a diario. El espiritu de la organizacion Abby’s Promise es un espiritu de superacion y de reto a la vida con el deseo de sonreir a las adversidades del mundo. Les invito a tomar la sonrisa de Abby y con ella a tomar de la mano a la organizacion que Clarissa Soto, su madre liderea para apoyar a las familias quienes buscan apoyo medico y emocional para familias con hijos e hijas afectadas por el cancer pediatrico. Os invito en este momento tan crucial en la sobrevivencia de cada uno de nosotros que tomen un momento y apoyen a una familia con un hijo e hija con cancer. Como prometio Abby: sonreir todos los dias! Tomen un momento apoyen como puedan en su capacidad individual, familiar o colectiva y apoyen esta organizacion tan noble y efectiva. Abby le gustaba escribir. Hago un llamado a todos los poetas, artistas y escritores de nuestra comunidad a tomar un momento y ver como pueden concretamente apoyar el legado de Abby. Propongo tal vez una noche de tertulia y de poesias –un microfono abierto virtual para leer historias a pacientes pediatricos que estan en tratamiento medico o tal vez una campana de escribir poemas virtuales, a traves de las redes sociales! Hace dos meses la organizacion tuvo una recaudacion de fondos y una actividad de conciencia para apoyar la desiminacion de informacion y entendimiento acerca del cancer pediatrico. Esta fue todo un exito! Toma un minuto, lee acerca de las actividades que Abby’s Promise y como puedes apoyar las actividades de esta organizacion familiar y para familias! Este enlace provee informacion acerca de las actividades que Abby’s Promise apoya: May 2, 2020 http://mskcc.convio.net/site/TR/RunsampWalks/KidsWalk? pg=team&fr_id=3442&team_id=73051 Aunque no va ha tomar efecto en persona, pensemos en maneras en que podemos apoyarles y continuemos sonriendo todos los dias! El espiritu de Abby vive en cada uno de nosotros a pesar de todos los tiempos dificiles! Abby enfrento la vida y el cancer con valentia y determinacion. Para empezar escribele una carta o dibuja una tarjeta hecha a mano y enviasela a un paciente pediatrico para que el o ella sonria al recibirla. Juntos podemos! Prometo tambien sonreir todos los dias! Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books Business Culture Education Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports Who We Are ABBY’S PROMISE:UNA ORGANIZACION DANDO LUZ EN LA OSCURIDAD May 21, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More ABUELITA Y LA MACHANTA: BREBAJES MEDICINAS Y ANCESTRALES April 21, 2020/No Comments ABUELITA Y LA MACHANTA: BREBAJES MEDICINAS Y ANCESTRALES Los brebajes naturales y herbales de abuelita son deliciosos y magicos. Segun Read More “IN HONOR OF ABBY” BUTTERFLY BALL: ABBY’S PROMISE March 21, 2020/No Comments “IN HONOR OF ABBY” BUTTERFLY BALL: ABBY’S PROMISE “To honor Abby Soto, who wanted to help others, by financially assisting Read More Load More End of Content.

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PREGNANCY & BREASTFEEDING

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PREGNANCY & BREASTFEEDING 21st annual National Women’s Health Week, May 10 – 16, 2020, a national effort by the alliance of government organizations to raise awareness about manageable steps women can take to improve their health. In lieu of what is happening to us all, here is where we address two lives instead of one.  Pregnant people have body changes that may increase their risk of infections. Pregnant people should protect themselves from COVID-19. Avoid people who are sick or who have been exposed to the virus. Clean your hands often using soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.  Risks to the pregnancy and to the baby Pregnant people have had a higher risk of severe illness when infected with  respiratory infections. It is always important for pregnant people to protect themselves from illnesses.  Mother-to-Child Transmission: Mother-to-child transmission of coronavirus during pregnancy is unlikely. Small number of babies have tested positive for the virus shortly after birth. The virus has not been detected in amniotic fluid, breastmilk, maternal samples.  Breastfeeding if you have COVID-19: Breast milk provides protection and is the best source for most infants. You, should decide whether or not to start or continue breastfeeding. In limited studies, COVID-19 has not been detected in breast milk.  If you are sick and choose to direct breastfeed: Wear a facemask and wash your hands before each feeding. If the you are sick and choose to express breast milk: Express breast milk to establish and maintain milk supply. A dedicated breast pump should be provided. Wash hands before touching anything before expressing breast milk. Follow recommendations for proper pump cleaning after each use. Consider having someone who is well, feed the expressed breast milk.  The outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people: Stay informed and Stay in touch Get up-to-date information about COVID-19 activity from public health officials. List organizations you can contact in case you need access to information,  healthcare services, and support. Create an emergency contact list: family, friends, neighbors, healthcare providers, teachers, employers, and the local public health department.  KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY:  If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1 Toll-Free: 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) | Disaster Distress Helpline:1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 National Domestic Violence Hotline:  1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 Note: Take time to renew your spirit through meditation, prayer, or helping others in need. The information is from CDC sites and the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Read More From This Writer All Post Culture Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Peace People PREGNANCY & BREASTFEEDING May 17, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More THE WHOLE WORLD MATTERS April 17, 2020/No Comments THE WHOLE WORLD MATTERS During these times of worldly crisis, it makes me appreciate things that money cannot buy. I Read More MARCH – MONTH OF THE WOMEN March 17, 2020/No Comments MARCH – MONTH OF THE WOMEN MARCH 8th is a global day, celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements Read More Load More End of Content. POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Read More From This Writer All Post Culture Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Peace People EMBRACING BUFFALO / HEALING MOMENTS May 10, 2023/No Comments EMBRACING BUFFALO / HEALING MOMENTS “No podemos dejar que la gente abra brechas entre nosotros… porque solo hay una raza Read More INTERVIEW #28: FEATURING CHRISTINA RODRIGUEZ May 5, 2023/No Comments INTERVIEW #28: FEATURING CHRISTINA RODRIGUEZ “The movie must have at least two women in it, who talk to each other, Read More Focused on What Counts: “The People” MEET RENATO GRAHAM May 4, 2023/No Comments Focused on What Counts: “The People” MEET RENATO GRAHAM When I thought of which Uncrowned King in our community that Read More Load More End of Content.

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