by Rita Castillo-Salese | Apr 24, 2018
Tired, frustrated, over-worked and underpaid – these were words that often described my life as a young mom. Being a stay at home mom came with a unique set of emotional challenges. I liken it to pulling a little red wagon uphill. Life Journey As with all adventures,...
by Rita Castillo-Salese | Apr 10, 2018
My family loves dogs. All my kids have puppies; 4 to be exact. When the grand puppies come to visit, they inevitably “mark” their territory in the only rooms that have carpet; rarely do they target the easy to clean- up tile floor. Each pup wants to send a strong...
by Rita Castillo-Salese | Mar 6, 2018
My heart sank as I looked into my youngest son’s eyes. Rock was 5 at the time and had planned a spectacular performance. With expectation in his heart, he drew a blueprint for an elaborate theatre. As if looking for buried treasure, he went hunting in the alley and...
by Rita Castillo-Salese | Feb 20, 2018
I was standing confidently on the edge of a very steep cliff overlooking the breathtaking Pacific Bay 80 feet below me. With adrenaline rushing through my body, my feet were firmly planted on the ledge between the famous two cliffs in Acapulco, Mexico known as La...
by Rita Castillo-Salese | Jan 9, 2018
As I was walking my dog through the neighborhood the other day, my eyes were drawn to a row of trees whose leaves had just turned a beautiful shade of gold. Witnessing fall colors is a rare site in the deserts of Phoenix. We usually have to travel to higher elevations...
