Monthly Archives: October 2008
Why Mamita Mala Wears Red Today
Today is the day to wear mourning colors, fighting colors, birthing colors, crying colors. The color of the blood trapped behind bruised skin, the color of blood shed monthly reminding us of who we are and our power, the color … Continue reading
Things I’d Rather Not Think About at 6:00 am
When I open my eyes I think about coffee. I wonder what will I blog about for VivirLatino. I wonder who is awake on twitter. I wonder how long Miss Poroto will sleep. Now I also worry, worry about how … Continue reading
I Hate…
…the NYC Department of Education and the NYC Department of Health thank you very much.
Breaking Up is Hard to Do Pero Does it Really Have to Be?
When I entered the relastionship that is now ending, I did so with so many expectations and anxiety. It’s not like I had great examples of healthy relationships growing up with lies, egos, infidelities, edible crotchless panties and suicide attempts … Continue reading
What Mamita Mala Wants
Last week I was honored with the opportunity to speak at the NYC stop of the This is What Women Want tour. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM5Z74TnSsk] I had written and chosen my words carefully and well and was nervous pero happy with the … Continue reading
Mi Vida es Mi Trabajo
My work is not my life pero my life is my work. It is an extremely privileged position to be in, to make my living with transforming my life into words. It’s a meager living in terms of money, no … Continue reading
What Does Mamita Mala Want? Find Out Tonight at Laguardia Community College
Tonight, I am one of many wonderful featured speakers at the Queens, NYC stop of the nationwide This Is What Women Want Speaking Tour. Tuesday, October 14, 2008 7:00pm – 9:00pm LaGuardia Community College Mainstage Theater, 31-10 Thomson Avenue Long … Continue reading
Columbus Day Observed
Columbus Day Observed 2006 I wanted to sleep in today, Warm beneath my sheets, Warm inside my house, Leaving the early crisp October chill just beyond my comprehension, Behind barred and shaded windows That keep me and the public shielded … Continue reading
Tonight la Mamita Mala Acts Just Like a Girl
Soy pura mujer: Esa chica walking into the bar that you couldn’t resist, la madre de tu hija x2, twitterputa, blogfresca, Puerto Rican poeta. I am honored to have a tiny pedazo of me inside Just Like a Girl: Just … Continue reading
Write a Letter for Renata Hill : One of the NJ 4
Thank you for your continued support of the New Jersey 4 case. Please read below for an urgent request to support Renata Hill, one of the NJ4. For more information and background on the New Jersey 4 case, please go … Continue reading