Recent Posts from TJ Ranch Blog
Ciudadanos de Segunda Clase/ Second Class Citizens
February 2022 letter to El Nuevo Dia English Translation Second class citizens:I’ve lived in Puerto Rico for 38 years and although I have no Puerto…
Puerto Rico…it’s not just a pretty view
I have always wanted this blog to reflect my feelings about living in Puerto Rico and yet it’s been almost a year since I’ve written. …
“It’s not mourning, it’s resistance.” Thoughts on “La Brega”, WNYC Podcast (photo from repeatingislands.com)
I’ve often been asked if I want statehood for Puerto Rico and I say, “No……not really”. I’m not very vehement in my answer, so then…
A Tale of Two Viruses
Most people are familiar with Puerto Rico’s recent disasters: Hurricane Maria in 2017, earthquakes in 2020 and the coronavirus continuing now… but many have forgotten…
Food for thought…………………………….. or what do you want for dinner?
Before I delve into this subject, I must preface it with gratitude and the recognition that I am fortunate to have the luxury of trying…
No Excuses
A couple of years ago I re-learned the hula-hoop listening to Pitbull….. ♫♬♪ ♫♬♪ …. I know you want me You know I want cha…
Musings on the edge
As I take my (almost) daily walk to the back, I look around and think how nice everything looks. Everything looks that way because we…
It’s too hot, too sandy, too windy……..no, it’s perfect
By now I thought I would’ve cleaned the closet, fixed picture albums, organized plastic bins and thrown away old bank statements and although I’ve done…