Recent Posts from TJ Ranch Blog
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…
1000 Pieces of Puerto Rico
Taking advantage of the “stay at home” order, I began to shuffle bins in an effort to “clean-up”. I pulled out our toy box filled…