Advocates for Adult Literacy in Contra Costa County
A life is challenging. Sometimes it make us frustrated. When I have fears or I feel like I am not on the right track in my life, I look back on an event in my childhood. That one day, my … Read More »
A few months ago, I became very interested to know where my family came from. I had the opportunity to meet Ms. Marilyn at Project Second Chance. A few months ago, she told me that she searched for her parents’ … Read More »
When I was a laborer in 1962 I was working in Livermore, California It was 110 degrees in the shade and no shade We had just finished the first section of the housing tract I had a Jeep with a … Read More »
When I was a child, I wanted to be a secretary. I wanted to study, but my mother didn’t have money to send me and my sister to school. One day I was walking and I looked in the sky. I saw … Read More »
In Oaxaca, we celebrated the Day of the Dead with a big party for our ancestors. This celebration starts with building an altar on a table and decorating it with cempazuchilt flowers. You can find this kind of flowers only … Read More »
I took my grandson, Lorenzo, on his first fishing trip. Before the trip, I went to Big Five for a fishing license and Dramamine. I didn’t want to get sick in front of my grandson! My grandson was twelve, so … Read More »
Jimmy’s dad and mom wanted to go fishing So they all got in the car with Skip, their dog And headed for the San Joaquin River Jimmy was seven years old They got into a boat About three hours later … Read More »
Hi, my name is Tseten. I grew up in Dege, a very small village in eastern Tibet. It is a beautiful place with many clear lakes, high mountains, green meadows, and pastures. Nowhere in the world, I think, can you … Read More »
It was Christmas season and I was in 5th grade. I had three friends that used to play a role game. One day we became detectives, and another day we became aliens and astronauts. We enjoyed playing make believe. But … Read More »
Dear Melody, This year is my happiest year. You are the first child who will graduate from a four-year college in our family. I know you are very smart, talented, and kind. You are the sweetest, most thoughtful and understanding … Read More »