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I am Colombian and I Have Never Smoked Weed

When people find out I'm Colombian, there are typically a lot of questions that follow.

West Side Stories · Story Slam · Polly Klaas Community Theater · Petaluma, California · February 2025

My Daughter's Lunchbox is Full of Privilege

Sometimes, as I'm preparing my daughter's lunchbox, I worry that I will never be able to teach her how hard life was in Colombia and how lucky she is to be here.

West Side Stories · Story Slam · Polly Klaas Community Theater · Petaluma, California · February 2025

Go on! Sit on My Lap!

I love the holidays, but struggle with several of their traditions. And once, holiday parenting almost killed me.

West Side Stories · Grand Slam · Mystic Theatre · Petaluma, California · December 2024

A Dose of Ambiguity

Carlos Garbiras is a columnist who finds the comedy hiding inside fatherhood, culture, and life. Subscribe for funny stories twice a week.