hi all, just wanted to do a linkie linx to the ovarian psychos piece recently posted in the atlantic. there had been a few fundraiser screens and talks, at least in the bay area, and i’m sure actively in southern california for their documentary, so it is very cool seeing them in larger platforms for everyone to learn about it.
upcoming chance to catch it on PBS soon:

the full film will air on march 27, 2017, on pbs’s Independent Lens.

^ video from the recently march 22nd posted link from The Atlantic’s: Ovarian Psycos: The L.A. Bicycle Crew for Women of Color.

have a nice weekend — m.
×🌹✊

this morning on mi way to work
i unintentionally forgot mi phone at home
love when that happens,
i do.
must be the effect of waking up stiff as a board
with patas..

paper, imagine, write, talk, meditate.
paper. computer. pixels pixels pixels.
send.
a few phone numbers i know by memory
others, written down.

days ago i crossed the international border in a vehicle twice
once alone
for the first time since 45th
the vibe is heavy.
the air, and fear,
i just can barely carry.

i missed mi cat velcro deeply
only for a few days, i know
had the chance to meet an adorable tijuana coffee shop cat
her name is linda,
what a friendly kitty.

i had a breakfast with a close and loved relative
the tensions and worries from neighboring countries
holding hands in sunlight, brightness,
and quite tighter in the dark.

spent time with mi favorite high schooler
youth is so difficult, yet so beautiful. mostly.
introduction to poetry, high school literature
what a time to be open
to discover, devour the world.

resist, read, recharge, rest, organize, repeat.

+++

la stazione coffee, colonia cacho + tijuana

highway mural: human condition, in crisis + tijuana.

bugambilias in colonia castillo + tijuana.

bend not break.
one of mi favorite trees +tijuana

viva la vagancia + san ysidro

+ tijuana +

velcro lit. returned home to this month’s new yorker cover💘

i love lila downs SO much.
it has been such a privilege to see her sing and perform live several times, what a beautfiul experience. seeing her post about this concert made mi friday morning. hope you enjoy it (approx. 21 minutes)

happy friday. friday the 13th. we’ve made it. =°•°=

× set list y other info here: npr tiny desk january 13th 2017.

a healthy new year 2017 to you + your family/your person/your loved ones.
xxomeli

grieving for all those beautiful souls in our bay area arts/community, in the oakland fire this last weekend. and thinking about their loved ones,
i have no words.
thank you patti for your art, your words.

this is beautiful.

—
mi heart | Oakland warehouse fire | An Open Letter to Our Community From the Former Residents of the Recently Closed LoBot Gallery in West Oakland | People need places to gather in Beloved Community

sometimes you just gotta go for a hike ..

oh hai

sutro baths y the pacific at a rather serene noon outing, the monday after thanksgiving.

the pacific tides and the bay tides are always doing some kind ying yang cabbage patch circular dance off around this area

the view from the land’s end visitor center. there are public restrooms, a cafe and souvenir shop. also, they have it’s its.

perhaps a somewhat repetitive photo/post, i do enjoy walking around land’s end quite a bit.

sharing this from a device with the mobile version of WordPress. so silky smooth! 🤖😜

xo m.

hola.

choosing to take a breath
how is this the now?
i have so many questions.
there is so much work to do.

i hope that wherever you are,
you are safe,
that you are not seen as a threat to those who live in fear,
that you are not seen as a paper status,
a sin,
i hope that one day more people see the value of speaking two languages (or more),
the love from having two dads,
or two moms,
your grit, your multigenerational struggle,
your first generation pride,

and that those who see acts of hate,
hear voices of ignorance,
speak their voice,

take a stand,
and engage.

i am cautious,
the ugly. tyrants.
i will not live in fear.
m.

—
“ … Like failure, chaos contains information that can lead to knowledge—even wisdom. Like art.”

No Place for Self-Pity, No Room for Fear | In times of dread, artists must never choose to remain silent. By Toni Morrison

It's 2004, following the re-election of George W. Bush. I am staring out of the window in an extremely dark mood… https://t.co/ymXQ6SC02Z

— The Nation (@thenation) November 19, 2016

hope you enjoy a peaceful, or chaotic thanksgiving.
however this week/end goes, take a break,
and that you are surrounded with love,
your loved ones, and/or chosen fam.
m.

✖︎ on the to-read list: re-read fahrenheit 451