Author Archives: MEY
Busing at the Berlaymont
Something’s happening today; mobile fences are everywhere. Barbed wire covers one side of X-shaped barriers – a design to keep certain people inside and others out. Pedestrians snake the congested sidewalks of the Berlaymont building, home to the EU Commission. … Continue reading
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“They took my peanut butter!” – Part 1
“They took my peanut butter!” “What?” laughed my partner Tom. From a quiet corner beyond security, I complained by cell phone about the confiscation of several carry-on items. The guard taking me aside wasn’t worrisome. I bristled, though, when he … Continue reading
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29 May 2009
These two weeks back to Belgium surprisingly are tender. I miss my birthland and loved ones more than during the initial phase of of relocation (summer 2008). Nonetheless I’m planting my first garden, learning about self-employment, and meeting other expats. … Continue reading
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El Mundo Zurdo 2009
The gathering “El Mundo Zurdo: The First International Conference on the Work and Life of Gloria E. Anzaldúa” amazed me. I am grateful to have been among so many spirits touched by Anzaldúa’s words and Gloria’s actions. Event photos are … Continue reading
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Brave Souls, Thanks!
Thanks to the Lansing Writing Workshop participants! Your presence enriched the event and gifted me with insight. Photos are available in the More section of this post. Your table discussions bravely explored the workshop topics: embracing inspiration of body, spirit, … Continue reading
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Lansing Writing Workshop
On Thursday, 7 May from 7:00-9:00pm, I’m giving a free writing workshop at Gone Wired Cafe in Lansing, Michigan. Follow this link for the event flyer. The workshop explores a spiritual, practical, and philosophical approach to writing. Activities focus on … Continue reading
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Feminist Poetry Night
What an incredible turn out! The Planned Parenthood fundraiser on 30 April had standing room only. Dessa Cosma, PP Senior Field Organizer, said it was a successful evening on two fronts: getting the word out to the community about services … Continue reading
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tlocD Review & Reading
Many thanks to well wishes from loved ones and readers about the release of “the land, once called DeWitt“! Gratitude to Joni Hubred-Golden at Michigan’s Women Forum for listing the book. More gratitude to Ray Walsh for the complimentary review … Continue reading
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Words of Hope and Healing, Pt.2
“Amazing!” This word comes to mind when reflecting upon this year’s Words of Hope and Healing, the 2nd year for the program, a fundraiser for the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, Michigan. My pictures from the two evenings, 16 and … Continue reading
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Take Back the Night 2009
During this visit to Michigan – the first since moving to Belgium last summer – I’ve been able to meet up with survivors and our allies across the greater Lansing community. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and people are … Continue reading
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