A Historic Portrait is the Basis of a Must-see Film

If you haven't seen British director Amma Asante's film, Belle, yet, you need to immediately make plans to do so.

Read my latest blog post on The Huffington Post, explaining why I think it's an important film.

New Opportunities, New Lessons

Where Have I Been?

My last post on Often Write was in October. But for good reason! For the past few months, I've been able to expand my blogging pursuits with a blog on The Huffington Post.
Here's a link to posts I have written, so far: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sheryl-estrada/
You'll also be able to find my future posts there. I'm enjoying the opportunity, and looking forward to continued blogging on the website.
I will continue to post on Often Write as well.


A Lesson for the New Year

I was given an Amaryllis Apple Blossom as a Christmas gift. The flower was only a bulb when I received it. It was wonderful seeing it reach full bloom over the holidays. I must admit, the plant suffered a severe fall in my apartment a few days after I received it. (It was totally not my fault, though.) However, despite the fall, and after some TLC, to my amazement, the plant still grew, beautifully. It wasn't as fragile as I thought. To me that represents in life even with the bumps and bruises that come along you can still reach your maximum potential. It is possible.