Last week I wrote about my Uncle Paco, who had played a big role in me finding my Salvadoran roots. He helped me see that
Tag: mental illness
“Nighttime Reading With Marcos: Pablo Neruda”
This is a special segment of TWB podcast, called Nighttime Reading with Marcos. I read every night, and sometimes, when I’m really getting into it,
The Art of Reading
As much as there is an art to creative writing, I also believe there is an art to reading. Most everyone can read. But most
Writing Against the Taboos
I’m supposed to stay away from the taboos. This is both what my doctor and Michelle recommend. This is a time of rest, they say.
The Sudden, Psychotic Need for Jazz
About a week after the breakdown on Christmas day, in a moment of relative calm, I was sitting outside in my pajamas, staring at the
Marriage, Madness, and War
I fell in love because Michelle was gorgeous. I fell in love because we held long, intense conversations together. I fell in love because she