Puerto Rico

I am writing today from within. I write from the roots of my being. I am an American, a Puerto Rican. I am the daughter of an island born on the mainland of a country in turmoil over identity. Today, I see inaction on behalf of other American citizens, on inhabitants of an island in…

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Music Mondays: Sabor de SALSA

These are some of my favorite Salsa songs. https://youtu.be/Gs7YfJlIx2Q https://youtu.be/f9Tt5CTajSY https://youtu.be/g33TxmtQ5VM

Dear Lady Liberty

Dear Lady Liberty, As you stand in the harbor watching over our nation, I imagine the tears falling down your face. I imagine your heart has been broken by the problems we have created. I imagine that as you are standing in the harbor you are watching how we systematically kill your children.  Today, you…

Music Mondays: Residente’s Rap

Residente is one of my favorite rappers. If you don't understand Spanish, then you may not understand my fascination with this artist, but regardless I am going to share. My children listen to everything I listen to because they are always with me. Usually, my oldest daughter does not like my music choices but when…

Music Monday’s

I forgot it was Monday and that I should be sharing some music. In the spirit of this weekend-here are my choices. Notice the recurring theme! Because I am a queen that thing goes on-and-on. https://youtu.be/Mq86e4Fhja0 https://youtu.be/T6QKqFPRZSA https://youtu.be/-CPCs7vVz6s

Let’s Share: Mary Beth

I made a new friend at a conference I attended over the weekend. Please stop by her and visit her blog. She was absolutely delightful and kind. She definitely had an infectious smile. Happy Monday! https://mbcoudal.com/about/  

Monday Music Mania

I first came across Snow Tha Product when I purchased The Hamilton Mixtape. I don't know why I didn't think of looking her up then. Her flow crosses the language line with ease, she's a rapper. So when the Immigrants video dropped last week I went to YouTube to look at what she's done. With…

Underneath My Pale Skin

Underneath my pale skin- below this white concealment the spirit of; African beats; Taino blood; European conquest- this is the Caribbean echo of my being; The blood which flows- Exposing this- American identity.  My history; I recall- The darker skins that preceded me. The caramel flesh my daughters possess; the tangled hair that sits on…

Bonjour

I always wanted to learn the French language but I was not able to master it.

Music: Kat Dahlia

Kat Dahlia is worth sharing. I love her style. Kat Dahlia- Mirror https://youtu.be/sEfTbneTr-0 Kat Dahlia- Save It   https://youtu.be/C5rlUpQ1W4k Kat Dahlia - I think I'm In Love Again https://youtu.be/J6Ygf4pGcjo Kat Dahlia - Devil's Command https://youtu.be/Nvqa9dWs2_c