Growing up in the city I’m used to thinking of plants as being grey – like the sidewalks, like old asphalt, or like a smoggy sky. Living pretty much across the street from train yards, an industrial laundry, and the Long Beach Freeway probably helped me come to this conclusion. Even weeds when they are [...]
Earlier this week the US2010 Project at Brown University released the report, “Latinos Divided by Nation of Origin”. In part, the reporter shares that “A political analyst says Latinos are not single issue voters…” The reporter then goes on about a growing diversity among Latinos, highlighting class and regional differences. On the one hand, [...]
Isn’t amazing how stepping a few feet in any direction can give you such a different sense of space?
Seen on a truck at the intersection of Washington and Fair Oaks. C’mon, don’t you wonder? I did, tried to look it up, and found nothing on the internet that matched this. Maybe you can be a detective and find it. Good luck and please let me know what you find out.
Imagine you did something so well, that folks came to listen or see you do that skill. Imagine that you were so good at the art or skill that you were paid to share that talent. Now imagine that your work expressed the sentiments of a large enough pool of people that you were noticed [...]
One of us was working earlier this morning. One of us is still working. Much later in the day…should I feel safer or more concerned?
This organizing and purging has taken a lot of time. It’s telling that a frequent comment I’ve been hearing is “where’ve you been?” or “what you been doing?” Don’t give much of an answer because “I’ve been dusting cobwebs off of old clothes”, isn’t much of a conversation starter. Been sorting through family pictures. Found [...]
Last weekend was all about vast spans. This week seems to be about the small backyard miracles.
What a weekend! Friday we were out and about in the rain – snow on the mountains. photo – James Grimes The rest of the weekend was focused on the house, messing around with weeds and mulch. Putting palettes in place – ready to be painted. Lots to do since we don’t have rain on [...]
