Deburdeles – Part I

Deburdeles – Part I

Centered around true events that took place during World War II, Deburdeles (Of Brothels) is the story of “sisters for a time” brought together by fate trying “to survive the madness” of war torn Germany. With soul gripping characterization, Deburdeles masterfully...
Deburdeles – Part II

Deburdeles – Part II

Three days later Mika: (Loading sheets as she walks down the hallways that lead to the rooms.)  Wake-up time!  Get up.  No one will make breakfast if you’re all in bed and there’s a lot to do today (raising her voice)  Katja, Frieda, Corinna, Ebba  Everyone!...
Buffalo Soldiers – A Tribute

Buffalo Soldiers – A Tribute

Prior to becoming a full-fledged teacher, I started out as a teacher’s assistant working at a school for students with emotional disabilities. Being a school that is specialized in helping students with behavioral issues, a less stringent dress code was in place to...
My Life in Guatemala: Leonela’s Story

My Life in Guatemala: Leonela’s Story

Guatemala National Flag – near the airport in Guatemala City  | Photo Taken by: Leonela A. My father served the army in Guatemala and we moved around a lot during my childhood years. Some of my observations related to how our life was stressful and challenging....
True Love

True Love

I know a woman named Jane, who lives in Peru. She started out tutoring me in Spanish but has since then become more of a friend. Jane got my attention initially because the introductory video she posted on the tutoring website, included the song “Sweet Home Alabama”...