November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, identified by a purple ribbon calling attention to this hard to accept, sometimes embarrassing, life-changing neurological disorder. Three years ago, I had no idea what the purple […]
The challenge of epilepsy
What to do? Too much to do?
The word commitment is an unsettling word for many people; but for me, it defines who I am; dependable and reliable. For as long as I can remember, I have always been the […]
It’s time to “rock” the vote
I have been a registered voter for over 30 years and every election year, I am proud to vote for the candidate of my choice. However, this election year is unlike anything […]
Big miracles for tiny babies
September was NICU Awareness month and although this article is a little late, I would still like to share my experience in the NICU. NICU stands for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and […]
COVID means home cooking
I have always enjoyed cooking, however, when the pandemic hit, along with the stay at home orders, I have been cooking and preparing a variety of meals daily. At first, eating daily […]
Knitted together with love
Like many people, I have a favorite pair of slippers, however, they aren’t the kind you can purchase at a department store or online. They are hand- knit with soft maroon yarn […]
Bingo in the age of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has positively impacted my relationship with my mom in ways I did not expect. She lives in Florida, approximately 2,500 miles away from me, and despite the distance, […]
It’s the two-tomato triumph
Introducing The Tribune’s new columnist. Andrea Palladino Perez is a long-time resident of the Garden Grove area, a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, wife and mother and active in community affairs. Her […]
