The Los Angeles-based artist was invited to lead an art workshop at the United Workers Congress, which took place in Washington, D.C., this week. Some 250 immigrant workers and labor-rights organizers came together to rally for an inclusive path to citizenship for domestic workers and day laborers. -NPR Just read a little about him … Continue reading
Category Archives: Saving the World
Gloria the Idealist…
How have I never heard of Gloria Steinem? What a lady. After watching the documentary Gloria: In Her Own Words on HBO, I am reminded how far women have progressed in the last forty years. The modern women’s liberation movement that Gloria ignited fought for equal rights and fair treatment, reproductive rights and control over … Continue reading
Tank Man and China: Then and Now…
I’ve seen the picture of “Tank Man” several times before yet never sought to find the story behind the scene until now. This moment, forever frozen, portrays the single, slender, simply dressed man juxtaposed with the brute militant force that is a tank. His courage continues to provided millions around the world with inspiration and … Continue reading
Beauty in Waste..
We live in a world where we consume more than we truly need. Of course, with this over consumption comes a fair amount of waste. In response to environmental concerns, recycling of waste has allowed inorganic and non-biodegradable items to be reprocessed into something functional, wearable or, in this case, beautiful. Lucy Walker’s Waste Land … Continue reading
A Worthy Cause..
Dance halls conjure memories, images, sounds and smells unique to each individual. For me it’s the creak of salted hardwood floors beneath the shuffling of boots while steel guitars play to a Bakersfield Country, Polka or Texas Swing tune all under the soft glow of tree hung and neon lights. The personal and regional reverence … Continue reading
The ECOnscious Market
“guilt-free over-consumption”.. They have everything from active wear to office supplies with a section dedicated to “free-trade” goods. Check it out! Continue reading
Monophthongs 