Desert Water Drop (Borderlands)II
Here are photos from yesterday’s Border Angels desert water drop. “Since 1994, more than 11,000 sons and daughters, sisters and … Continue reading Desert Water Drop (Borderlands)II
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Desert Water Drop (Borderlands)
The work of the Border Angels (Angeles de La Frontera) is driven by the following words: “When I was hungry, who … Continue reading Desert Water Drop (Borderlands)
broken english
I’ve held on to this poem for quite some time, now. It pierced my soul, made me feel some kind of … Continue reading broken english
La Linea (The Border)
“La Linea” they call it – bars of steel built to disrupt the natural order of migration. There are no … Continue reading La Linea (The Border)
#NotAllLivesMatter Part I
Minerals mined at gunpoint in the Democratic Republic of Congo help produce the smart phones, ipads, cameras, and flat screens … Continue reading #NotAllLivesMatter Part I
The Q’ewar Project
The Q’ewar poject is a social and economic initiative working with the indigenous women living in the Quechua Community of … Continue reading The Q’ewar Project
What I Learned from Working at a Minimum Wage Job
I started to work at an undisclosed bookstore for the winter season. The first pay check I received was for … Continue reading What I Learned from Working at a Minimum Wage Job
Where I’m From (My Version)
Driving through the winding street lined with multi-story homes, tall pine trees, and manicured lawns, on my way to Point … Continue reading Where I’m From (My Version)
Green Cat Liquors Series – Part IV
Superman! I am Superman! Watch me Ma’! The little boy shouted over the blaring TV as Superman flew across the … Continue reading Green Cat Liquors Series – Part IV
Green Cat Liquors Series: Part III
I heard a knock on the door. Mamá had left to go to the liquor store, so I opened the … Continue reading Green Cat Liquors Series: Part III
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