women betrayed. . . .again

It's Women's History Month folks! What's with all the hate against Asian women? Is humanity devolving instead of evolving? 

When will you value us?

So much for all our years of trials and tribulations, fight and flight. How tragic to have to accept that we really have not come all that far. 

The divide is deep and the gap is wide when it comes to gender. Discussion and conversation only manage to highlight differences rather than contribution - much less collaboration. 

What is the world so afraid of? Why are we to quick to judge and condemn? 

Yet another white trash has lost it in a killing spree that led to the brutal death of six women who were at the wrong place with this whack job lose on a killing spree. 

The jury is still out as to [1] was this a hate crime? [2] was the pathetic loser of a killer to blame? 

Oh good God! Really? What is wrong with you people? ! ? 

It's no wonder we are dying in droves to this day. 

This disgusting behavior ends when we all unite to shut it down. 

This latest rampage is unacceptable. 

Maha Shivaratri 2021

Blessed Maha Shivaratri to all! This sacred day celebrates the convergence of Shiva and Shakti — the masculine and feminine energies which balance the world. Unlike other Indian festivals, which are about fervour, Maha Shivratri is a more solemn affair, marked with internal reflection and introspection.

Shiva Nataraja

This year, Maha Shivratri is celebrated on March 11, Thursday. The chaturdashi tithi begins at 02.39 pm on March 11, and ends 03.02 pm on March 12. Fast if you can, offer ceremony and chants. Sing Lord Shiva's name all day and night long.

Mahashivratri 2021 Live Webstream

red flags

With busyness a wide-spread epidemic in our world, making time and putting value on dreaming is a conscious rebellious act. There isn’t much in Western-influenced culture that prioritizes dreamwork and dream states.

Carl Gustav Jung’s Liber Novus

Dreams are generally seen as mere flotsam and jetsam of our brain synapses. Especially in westernized culture, where we grow up surrounded by many levels of invalidation that denigrate and devalue dreams.

people power

Did the 1986 EDSA Revolution really happen? Given the state of current affairs in the Philippines, those of us who marched during those historic times, are flabbergasted and disgusted all these years later. 

Conjugal Dictators - Imelda & Ferdinand Marcos

What did we take to the streets for? Risking life and limb? Fighting so hard - for what? To elect another Marcos pawn as our current president? Where is that fabulous people power when we need it? 

An inept government led by a bumbling bully is made even more glaringly wrong in these difficult times that challenge even the best of the best. 

black history month

As February draws to an end and Lenten Season is upon us, we celebrate with this gorgeous and beloved performance. Alvin Ailey’s Revelations fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy of the soul through African-American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs and holy blues. 

celebrating 50 years of "Revelations"

Watch this short documentary by Emmy Award-winning producer and director Judy Kinberg celebrates the 50th anniversary of Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece, 'Revelations,' and illuminates the history and significance of this modern dance classic.

Alvin Ailey's "Revelations"

We also take this opportunity to honor male impersonator Stormé DeLarverie of The Jewel Box Revue - a female impersonation company that toured the black theater circuit. The Jewel Box Revue was the first racially integrated female impersonation show on the circuit and DeLarverie was their only “drag king”.

Stormé DeLarverie

Stormé DeLarverie was a performer and LGBTQ+ activist who was reported to have thrown the first punch at the Stonewall Uprising in NYC in 1969 while protecting members of the LGBTQ+ community. This #BlackHistoryMonth we honor her legacy by continuing to speak out against injustice.

Stormé DeLarverie – Rest In Peace

Enjoy these beautifully expressed art from the heart and be reminded of the price paid to do so. 

a new & hopeful start

This weekend we celebrate triple occasions - a new year, a day of love, US accountability after four long years. 

1. Lunar New Year and the Year of the White Metal Ox - Feb 12 to 26 - Kung Hei Fat Choi 2021! 
2. Valentine's Day - Feb 14 - its history & fiction - love it? loathe it? 
3. US President's Day - Feb 15 - happy we can finally celebrate it with a decent human in office!

Year of the Ox 2021

The year of the metal ox is a lucky year - ideal for focusing on relationships - in friendship or love. It brings career advancement, success in business, prosperity, and wellness for all zodiac signs. 

This Valentine's Day we honor all the love that carved out a safe place for us here today. Past builds the present as present contributes to the state of our future. 

Where is the Love Project

We all crave a world where truth is told and upheld more than fakery or lies, pretentions and posturing. For all regular folks as well as our politicians and leaders. 

Time for accountability from all our government leaders - Trump for each atrocity that led to so much ineptness and violence under his term, members of the house and senate who have impeached him twice, our justices and keepers of peace, and our current president to uphold what is best for all the American people, not just a chosen few. 

the tragedy - a nation devalued & diminished by its leadership

The world is watching and we need to take a hard and honest look at what led us here. We need to stay vigilant and work on keeping individuals, communities, and the nation safe from any harm. 

Show up, make our stand, let the world judge us by our actions not just impressive words. That's what matters most. 

above all, love

Celebrating Black History Month with this valuable film about yet another [40 year!] atrocity of white supremacy across the USA today. 

the documentary poster

In her book author China Galland gathers an interracial group of local religious leaders and laypeople to work on restoring Love Cemetery, securing community access to it, and rededicating it to the memories of those buried there.