Category Archives: Sexuality&Gender
Aware
A young man began playing piano as I viewed the woodcut “American” by Shaqe Kalaj, we two the only people in the Art Lounge at the University of Michigan Union. We were far from lonely, though, surrounded by voices of … Continue reading
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Hope is coming!
Yesterday morning, I watched the sun peek through clouds and tender green on trees, reminding me how spring is a season of renewal. With this spirit, I anticipate sharing my words at “Hope at the Center: Poetry Show” this Thursday, … Continue reading
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HerStories: March 2010
I’ve named a new endeavor of mine The HerStories Project, which kicks off in March to celebrate stories about women during Women’s History Month. If you live in or are near the greater Lansing area of Michigan, be sure to … Continue reading
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Bellies
I’ve been thinking about bellies and mine’s recent expansion. In the year-plus since I moved to Belgium, the baggy pants have become snug. There’s nothing permanent about my belly’s current contours, though they could persist. And though not the only … Continue reading
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The Fred Martinez Project: Outreach
I revisited the website for The Fred Martinez Project, which I introduced last week (see post). I learned about two national outreach partners committed to the screening of Two Spirits and its discussion in communities: GLAAD, the Gay & Lesbian … Continue reading
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Friday Night Lives: US High-School Football
Last week I heard about National Public Radio’s new project called Friday Night Lives. It’s a series about US high-school football, the hot spot for many communities during fall season. In response to the program’s solicitation for ideas, I emailed … Continue reading
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Two-Spirits: The Fred Martinez Project
The other day I came across The Fred Martinez Project, created in memory of a Navajo teenager who was brutally killed. The information in this post is taken from the project website, which I highly recommend to check out. The … 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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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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