Author Archives: Verla Viera

In honor of National Poetry Month, my second favorite poem. Butterfly House, Pacific Science Center, October 2014 I will not die an unlived life I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my … Continue reading →

Hoy fallece Gabriel García Márquez a los 87 años en su casa de Ciudad de México. Que en paz descanse, Maestro.

That’s the food, not the dance. When the Professor and I met, we were living in different towns about an hour and a half drive apart. The fact that we had mutual friends resulted in us ending up at the … Continue reading →

Our Washington State Department of Transportation has great communication skills. Every week, they send lighthearted, humorous email updates that include useful information about construction, sporting events, and other happenings that might cause traffic problems in the near future. The messages … Continue reading →

Over the weekend, I watched a Netflix movie called Mr. Nobody (2009). I liked it a lot. So much so that I may end up watching it again sometime (a rare occurrence for me). I’ve always been fascinated by the … Continue reading →