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- Remembering the Why September 20, 2018
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Tag Archives: writing
The Resolution is to Finish Not to Start
I’ve been thinking of this for awhile as deadlines of mine have loomed and past. As brief illness or catatonic stair at the wall have rendered me less than speedy. I don’t need New Year’s resolutions of things that I … Continue reading
Why I Wrote SadGirl; Why I Love Theatre
Tonight my second play in two years, The Adventures of SadGirl: Superheroine goes up at the West End Theatre in Quincy, CA. I thank the theatre from the bottom and top of my heart for allowing me to put on … Continue reading
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Tagged american society, chicana, culture, daughter, daughters, feminism, literature, Mother, patriarchy, plays, sadgirl, stage, students, writing
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Transitions & Changes Summer
Children are out of school for the summer. They are argue about bedtimes being extended and extended until me their mother has to wait until 11 pm for the sound of silence to invade in its exquisite respite. They are … Continue reading
The Christmas Letter 2014
It’s the end of the year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I am an American with two incredible children (no really, people who hate children love my children, that’s how fucking cool they are), I live in this house … Continue reading
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Tagged art, children, christmas letter, cooking, forests, friends, good boots, hipmama, parenting, poetry, vintage dresses, women, writing
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A Language Not Always Universal
Since I first heard this Junot Diaz quote I’ve been intrigued: “Motherfuckers will read a book that’s 1/3 elvish, but put two sentences in Spanish and White people think we’re taking over.” – Junot Diaz For some of us, our … Continue reading
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Tagged abuelos, cholas, james ellroy, literary, Los Angeles, references, spanglish, suburban, tim burton, whittier, writing
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When It All Comes Together
You are not supposed to have favorite students. Almost every student is my favorite student. What does that mean? Often people ask me why I teach. I think people approach community college teachers with trepidation. How come they aren’t at … Continue reading
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Tagged community college, low income, students, teaching, writing
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So What is it I’m Writing?
For weeks now I’ve been reading up on agents. This week I’ve been reading the Writer’s Market agent listings although from a few years ago. Trouble is, when I read the sections that say Needs: XYZ. I don’t know anymore … Continue reading
