It’s Festivus, and as per my tradition, there will be the annual airing of the grievinces. It’s been an interesting year, with many changes. Let’s see how long this list goes… Becoming a Canadian Resident That was a hellava process. After getting my residency, my truck had to become Canadian, another process. I had toContinue reading “Festivus 2022”
Author Archives: Clarisa
Restaurant Again
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve worked in an actual restaurant. The last one was Wishbone in Petaluma, a great little farm to table spot. Although the boat was more of a hotel setting, we still did a restaurant style service. Of course, there, the menu changed daily. But now, I’m back in theContinue reading “Restaurant Again”
Alfredo Meets A Girl
My father was born in San Antonio, Texas. He was sixth of seven children, and the youngest male in his family. He had four older sisters, one brother who was the eldest, and a baby sister. I always knew him to be called Al, short for Alfredo, but his family called him Freddy. Alredo’s brother,Continue reading “Alfredo Meets A Girl”
Lucky
Sometimes, I forget about all the things I have to be thankful for. I have a home, a partner, opportunities, and comfort. I have so much more than so many people. I’ve worked hard, and I’ve struggled, but no more than most people struggle. The things I have suffered do not grant me the richesContinue reading “Lucky”
Loli Moves West
My mother very often did what was expected of her. She like most of her generation were raised that way. But in her own way she was unconventional as well. Her middle name was Dolores, which is the name I knew her to be called. At home though, her childhood home, she was called Loli.Continue reading “Loli Moves West”
Life Is What Happens…
…while making other plans. I like to live a lot. I go places, I do things, but I haven’t had much of a home life for many years. Now that I’m working a job that will keep me stationary, I actually can make other plans. Doing guest appearances in your own house has its drawbacks.Continue reading “Life Is What Happens…”
And, Pivot
I’m less emotional now. I don’t know if it’s from reduced hormones in my body, a less stressful environment, age or my psych meds. Very likely it’s a combination of all of the above, and I’m thankful. Years of a mind and soul in turmoil are like a memory of a memory now, like theContinue reading “And, Pivot”
Holding the Line
Burning Man came and went again. I worked Point 1, the service entrance, and had a lot of time to enjoy the scenery and being outdoors. When I returned, I was happy to find my restaurant job offer in San Francisco to be still valid. I started a few days after I got back. ToContinue reading “Holding the Line”
Upgrade
Living a life with less stress was an unexpected upgrade. I wasn’t making tons of money, but I made my bills OK for the most part. I was visiting Canada periodically, working the boat, and working seasonally for Burning Man. It was the beginning of a transient lifestyle. I was still dealing with a lotContinue reading “Upgrade”
Disclaimer
When writing memoirs, I gloss over a lot. Sometimes for propriety, other times for privacy. It doesn’t mean that these stories do not have a darker side. I’ve failed a lot. In fact I’ve failed in just about every aspect of my life, from love, to parenthood to academic to professional. I’ve failed as aContinue reading “Disclaimer”
Beyond Clarity 