Balancing Life and Quarantine: One Cry at a Time

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Svbranch

I was not ready for this! When the news of being quarantined went into effect, I thought to myself, “I can handle this because it won’t last that long.” Well, was I wrong! I am an extrover... Read More

Celebrating 50 Life Lessons

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Svbranch

I recall that in my teens and early twenties, I thought being fifty years old meant that you were old and life was about to end. Looking back, I can’t help but laugh. My feelings about turning and b... Read More

A Love That Never Dies

Posted on October 6, 2015March 9, 2016 by Svbranch

This past week, a friend informed me that one of his closest friends was diagnosed with breast cancer and only has a few weeks to live. She transitioned just two days later. He was completely sad and ... Read More

Chapters 43-46: Getting Back In Stride

Posted on December 30, 2014March 30, 2016 by Svbranch

Back in 2011, I would have never guessed that I would leave the East Coast (where I lived all my life) and embark on a new journey on the West Coast. Some days I am amazed that I packed up all my belo... Read More

Domestic Violence Awareness Month- Words from a Survivor- Lisette Castillo

Posted on October 7, 2014March 29, 2016 by Svbranch

Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect battered women’s advoca... Read More

A Little Slice of Heaven

Posted on August 19, 2014March 29, 2016 by Svbranch

I have lived in Sacramento for three years now and I am still uncovering the beauty that is not far from this city. In particular, my co-workers had always praised the Lake Tahoe area and I kept sayin... Read More