ShoeGirl Corner

Come on in and read the reflections of a middle-aged Hispanic American writer & working-mom. I'm passionate about writing, reading, Little Libraries in Laundromats, the historic McDaniel Street Cemetery & art (especially collaging) & corporate philanthropy. I hope to inspire people with my words, especially women, to show them that we all have challenges & struggles, in different ways. You can also follow me on Instagram @shoegirlcorner and LinkedIn at loidacr

Sunday, August 09, 2026

Half Birthdays and Stardust Cycles

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Almost twenty-two years ago I wrote my very first blog post here. Seth was six months old. Although it's not an actual anniversary this ...
Sunday, November 16, 2025

Rappelling Into the Life I’m Choosing

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On Friday, I did something I never imagined I’d do: I rappelled off the DoubleTree Hotel on Westheimer near the Galleria. Twenty-six stories...
Sunday, October 19, 2025

The Years I Gave Away to Survival, Motherhood and the Voice I Still Have

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Earlier this year I went to see one of my favorite writers, someone who I first met in 2004. Stephanie Elizondo Griest was promoting her ne...
Sunday, July 13, 2025

Death Reminds Me to Live

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I've had four very significant deaths in my life these past thirty years. This August it will be thirty years since my eldest sister die...
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Sunday, June 22, 2025

Recap of the Last Week of the European Adventure 2025

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I know I'm writing this late as hell. I debated if I should write it at all, being that it's been two weeks and two days since we re...
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