Jul
12
2016
I am sitting here at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston with my mother-in-law while she recovers from a major fall in the nursing home where she has been staying for the past six months. It saddens me deeply...
Jun
27
2016
In 1979, Azorean education was only mandatory until graduation from sixth grade. At twelve years old, I was absolutely devastated because I was not allowed to continue my education. I spent my
days in my room reading hundreds of books...