Every New Year morning, I sit on the couch, coffee in hand, watching the Rose Parade, a ritual I have enjoyed for many years. Ever since I was a child, I have […]
How I survived the year 2020
She’s back and she’s thankful
My whole life, Thanksgiving, has been spent with family, either locally or out of town, but this year, due to the rising COVID infection rates, the stay-at-home orders, and the need to […]
The challenge of epilepsy
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 […]
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 […]
