The following story, a work in progress, was rewritten for a writing workshop led by the esteemed writer Ana Castillo at California State University, Long Beach, on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (This is a long read.) “It`s always the ones with the dirty hands pointing the fingers.” – Sonya Teclai, musical artist. So here is … More Reckless in Sodom and Gomorrah
Since my last rant about the possibility of a coming Civil War (I think we’re in the middle of one), I’ve had time to think this through. I’ve been revolving my analysis based on Trump, the MAGA crowd (they’ll vote for him no matter what), and the far-right conspiracy-laden militias. I’m barking up the wrong … More Civil War 2
I have this daily ritual when I wake up and after I organize my day. I scan both the local and national news sites. My head usually hurts afterward. These days it’s just always the same: political fights, wars, shootings, COVID denial, culture wars, the GOP this, the Dems that. And the opinion pages aren’t … More The News Is Driving Us into A Dark Hole
Watching television and your phone these days, do you ever get the feeling there’s just too much happening in your mind and your life? There’s the stress at work and school and home and community. Pandemic, arguing about Critical Race Theory, vaccination denial, death threats over masks, we won’t get toys in time for the … More What’s Bugging Me These Days
On Second Thought 