January 23, 2026

Sometimes feelings come at you fast and furious.

My son asked me to teach him how to read.

Pride. Excitement.

I pull out the same book my mom used to teach me to read in Spanish.

Nostalgia. Tradition.

I read the note on the first page from my grandmother.

Grief. Regret. Love.

My son and dog nearly destroy the only note I have from my grandmother.

Anger. Fear. Distress. Anxiety.

All in under two minutes.