LaToya M. Davidson-Perez

I can’t believe that my nephew is a senior in high school. Until recently, and not until I rode with him in his vehicle, he was still my little Jordo. He has no idea what he’s added to my life. Since I chose not to have children he and my niece are my kids. Well, they have always been the kind of kids that I could return when I inevitably had my fill. For you parents out there, kudos. I don’t think that I was built for it.

On Friday I went to my first high school football game since I graduated high school. It was, as any good story would have it, a beautifully perfect day. I proudly joined members of my family to support our quints section leader. With a newly minted nickname, no mercy spared in our showing him how much we love him by wearing matching custom t-shirts and yelling out, “We love you, [insert nickname here].” Yeh, I’ll spare him more public humiliation. Continue reading “Time Waits For No One – Friday” →

Thank goodness it’s Friday. Thank goodness it’s Finished. Thank goodness I’m Free. Bold statements from a broken person, I know. Today, well actually tomorrow, is the last day of the month. I’ve always been the type of person who likes to start new habits on the first of the month. It’s like shedding the old and settling into the new. It’s been a harrowing past week and I am eager to put it all behind me and move forward. While I was on the treadmill this morning I thought, clearly due to a boost in my endorphins, today is going to be a good day. And so for all of you out there, I hope that today is a fantastic Friday! Continue reading “TGIF” →

I had to apologize to Evil Voldemort. Now, before I’m asked if I’m crazy (yes, of course, I thought we already determined that), I want to clarify. It’s not at all what you may think.

Many of my subscribers have followed my blog for years and anyone who knows me know that I write from my heart, sharing my thoughts, heartache, and personal struggles. After all, I’m very human too. Continue reading “Don’t Write While Under the Influence” →