Category: Mother and Daughter

Caldo de Pata | Family Tradition, Memory & Home in Ecuador

Caldo de Pata | Family Tradition, Memory & Home in Ecuador Rustic bowl of Ecuadorian caldo de pata surrounded by traditional ingredients, symbolizing family, heritage, memory, and the flavors of home.

Some traditions stay with us long after we’ve left home. In this reflection, my mother shares memories of caldo de pata, a beloved Ecuadorian dish that became a symbol of family, culture, and belonging. Caldo de Pata Dedicated to my daughter Melodia who always oversaw the lunch preparation in our house in Ecuador. Though she […]

Getting To Know Melodia the Artist

Getting To Know Melodia the Artist Getting to Know Melodia the Artist featured image showing Melodia beside a rustic wooden wagon in the desert, introducing Deborah Medley's reflections on Melodia's childhood, creativity, and artistic inspiration.

I see Ecuador in Melodia. I’ve heard it said that art imitates life. I’ve also heard that life imitates art. Apparently, neither art nor life can exist one without the other. I’m reassured of this thought when I look at my daughter Melodia and feast my eyes on the beauty of all that she creates. […]