Special Events
Vatican City Prostitutes
I can truly tell that spring break is a week away, given how challenging last week was. Due to two doctors’ appointments, I took Wednesday off, but I still felt just as drained on Friday as if I’d actually worked five days. I noticed that one of my neighboring teachers, who is new to my high … Continue reading
For Colored Girls
Nothing like February to bring out the Black History in the States. I used to make a point to read books written by Blacks during this time, but my life has become so complicated with schedules that I’m happy to read a little of everything in my current stack of books and magazines. I just trust an … Continue reading
Water Wench
As much fun as I’ve had during this Presidents’ Day weekend, one would have thought that I actually had a long 4-day weekend like my students. Truth be told, without the responsibility of supervising students, I enjoyed spending Friday at an all-day professional development series of workshops. I was a little late to the first session, but … Continue reading
Writers’ Retreat
It’s been years since I headed out of town immediately after school on a Friday. The mission for this getaway was to attend a writers’ retreat. My regular schedule’s so jammed packed that it’s a vacation to abandon it for a spell. In less than an hour, I arrived to the resort ranch and immediately saw some … Continue reading
Super Saturday
I once joked that it was a good thing that February 2012 had an extra day since I’d probably have something scheduled every single day before the month arrived. February has arrived and my prediction did not come true, but that’s only because a few things are scheduled on the same day…like this past Saturday … Continue reading
Yes, We Have No Bananas
http://youtu.be/yFO-d8BbMq4 I finally got to participate in my very first flash mob, thanks to the Sustainable Food Center. This past Saturday, Oct. 22 was National Food Day Celebration. Austin’s already very focused on supporting local businesses; so it’s natural that there’s a huge emphasis on buying organic, local food from our “neighborhood” farmers as well. … Continue reading
Being Eaten Alive
I don’t often get relatives visiting me here in Austin, but I come from such a big family that I inevitably have distance cousins in every major city. One such cousin, who I last saw when he was a toddler, is now all grown up and recently graduated from the Austin Police Academy this past … Continue reading
Water Ceremony
There was something magical about this past Saturday that motivated three different organizers to plan all-night-long events. I can only state with certainty that the passing of the fall equinox on Thursday had influenced the date of the water ceremony that I attended–I’m not sure why the organizers of the all-night milonga or the all-night salsa party chose … Continue reading
Sade/John Legend Concert
Back in July when I first saw that Sade and John Legend were performing in Austin on my 41st birthday, I knew I was going to attend. Unlike last year, I chose to have a simple birthday celebration instead of a whole day’s itinerary, inviting friends to join me in various activities. Although I would … Continue reading
New Beginnings
This week I celebrated the beginning of two very different things: a new capoeira studio and a marriage. The interesting thing is how both events gathered well-wishing people together, brought out all the smiles and daydreams about all the good times that are to come. Of course with my luck, I’m going to be out of … Continue reading