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Am I Hispanic/ Latino/ Chicano?

Rondall Reynoso is shown in an Eucalyptus grove, leaning on a deadfall, on the property on which he was raised.

Am I Hispanic? It seems like such a simple question. But ethnic identity can be complicated these days. I’m 6’5″ with grey eyes and light skin. My mother was from the Appalachian hills in east …

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The word "lies" is shown in bold block letters made up of many smaller instances of the word "truth'.

Over the last few years, I’ve been concerned about the state of truth in our nation and the proliferation of lies. As a Christian, I believe deeply in the reality of truth and its importance. …

The fat water snake didn’t know what to make of us. It had slithered down toward the river, probably seeking the same swimming hole where we were spending the afternoon. Maybe it wanted to catch …

Vinyard worker carrying grapes early in the morning

I first wrote this as a long rambling Facebook status. After someone shared it, I decided that I should make it into a short post. I think with the elevated politicization of, well, everything, over …

Spine of a red dictionary with a pencil next to it.

I think everyone on Facebook has a few grammar nerds who regularly post about things like the Oxford Comma or rant about the improper use of the word “literally.” While I’m not aggressive about these …

A US flag at half mast over the CA capitol in Sacramento.

My dad passed away about six weeks ago. My mother passed away almost 14 years ago. Our family home was sold last year. I find myself feeling unmoored in a way I have never felt …

A person's silhouette is seen in orange fog between tree trunks.

Even though I live in town, there’s a non-park wooded area within a short distance of my house that I sometimes like to go for a walk through. As woods go, they’re not as enchanted …

There was a tremendous outpouring of support after my father passed away on May 7th. I want to thank you all. We buried Dad next to Mom on Friday, May 14th. It was a private …

I was married young… too young. To be honest, our relationship did not get off to a great start. I think most of the time when a couple marries at nineteen and has a child …