I wrote this last February (2017) with the knowledge that I may not get to see my sister before she left this planet. At the time, my niece Mariah (author of What I Wish I Would Have Known) read it to her. Luckily, I was able to see Lynne (along with Mariah and my other… Read More Dear Lynne (written by me)
What I Wish I Would Have Known A Daughter’s Experience of Her Mother’s Passing “Life began with waking up and loving my mother’s face.” ~George Eliot People don’t talk enough about death and dying. It’s odd that it’s such a taboo subject considering it happens to all of us at some point, but I can… Read More What I Wish I Would Have Known (written by my niece)
Portrait: Mariah (Riah) Art: Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Choreographer Known for: All kinds of things Age: 24 Location: Davis, CA Instagram: @riahmusic Website: http://www.riahmusic.com Tell us about you, your defining moments (i.e. anything that is significant in giving you identity, meaning, human shape)… I started performing with my father (a blues musician) at open mic… Read More Portrait 6: Mariah
Portrait: Ana Maria Art: Artist Known for: All media Age: 47 Location: Miami, FL Facebook: Ana Maria Art Musings Tell us about you (i.e. anything that is significant in giving you identity, meaning, human shape)… If there were three defining moments in your life, what would they be and why? I am eternally… Read More Portrait 4: Ana Maria
Portrait: Julio Art: Photographer Known for: street art photography Age: 45 Location: Eastvale, CA Instagram: @jozayez Julio is seemingly omniscient (and omnipresent) when it comes to the local street art scene. He knows several artists and can recognize their work simply through photographs or signatures. He has always had a love for art and photography and… Read More Portrait 2: Julio
I’ll preface this by saying I am not a psychologist. However, living in two major cities for my entire life, I think that human behavior is most acutely seen when there’s a critical mass of people and competition for (perceived) resources. Still, I feel humans have a duty to act respectfully to each other. Always.… Read More Little Behaviors
I played the part of Street Food Cinema newbie this past Saturday. It was a great night, with a great crowd, and awesome organization (as someone who has done tons of events, I was totally impressed). From the screen to the speakers, to the way the food trucks were arranged, I could appreciate that the Street Food Cinema team… Read More Street Food Cinema
