oh spanakopita, you look niceta next to vegetarian moussaka the night is young, let me danceta next to hot men in tight pantseta… How excited am I that this weekend marks the Greek Festival in SF? It is my absolute favorite one of the mix held in a city that loves festivals. You may ask… Continue reading Ode to my favorite festival
Things I love so far this week
1. The arrival of fall. It’s sneaky, at moments cloaking itself in the sun, but the bite in the air gives it away! 2. Having both of my best friends in the same town for a weekend! 3. Dancing until the late hours of evening at a fabulous Kennyo production! 4. Seeing the bard in… Continue reading Things I love so far this week
Eat your heart out SF
So yours truly is now on Getty Images. That’s right, if you type in the correct spelling of my name, it will pull up a photo of me, Nicole and Esai Morales. 2 minutes before the photo was taken ME: Esai, thank you for being a positive force for Latinos in the film industry. You’ve… Continue reading Eat your heart out SF
Things I love so far this week
I was talking with Sharona this morning and decided this is my version of sunlight on the web, my VH1’s “Best Week Ever” synopsis (Also known as how many exclamation points can you jam into one blog entry). I think for a little while I may be expressing my thoughts in 10 point summaries and… Continue reading Things I love so far this week
Enter the lion’s den
Life is great right now. Work has been quite enticing these days as I have been travelling more than usual, making connections and pursuing plum opportunities. Just Friday morning at 4 a.m., I returned from a whirlwind of a trip to Los Angeles to attend a pre-Emmy’s gifting lounge. While there, my conceptions of Angelenos… Continue reading Enter the lion’s den
Things I love so far this week
1. “Poetic Designs” by Stephen Adams. Kicked my ass back into shape. 2. Tearing up the dance floor with my Dutch relatives at my cousin’s wedding this weekend. 3. Tables and bowls made out of teak 4. Laughing and window shopping with Katy. I’ve missed it. 5. Insightful comments from my mentor on my first… Continue reading Things I love so far this week
When it rolls right on out
Tonight, my good intentions of homework were thwarted by a line that’s been stuck in my head ever since it planted itself firmly into the sodden turf at work yesterday. it was not moving and told me placidly that it was here to stay until i reckoned with what it had to tell me. After… Continue reading When it rolls right on out
Things I love this Week
1. Running into an acquaintance on the street 2. Carolyn Forche’s “The Colonel” 3. Listening to “Best Around” on youtube and being reminded that it’s from “The Karate Kid”! 4. Catching up with Dr. Jayne at supper last night 5. Reading on the porch during a balmy evening 6. Hearts of palm in salad 7.… Continue reading Things I love this Week
Stranded in New York, I thank God- a poem by annelies zijderveld
stranded in new york, i thank God – a first draft by annelies zijderveld for the thunderheads rumbling into position like burly warriors their spears bolting from fists like brilliant cracks of light for the sparrow marooned on the slender branch of a ficus furtively glancing down as we all are held from the elements… Continue reading Stranded in New York, I thank God- a poem by annelies zijderveld
New York: small moments at the speed of the subway
Being back in New York feels increasingly familiar. The other day I was thinking about this vegan restaurant I like to visit in Chelsea and was wondering if I had gone three times this year, would the waiter know I’m not from here? Anonymity’s freedom is like an elixir of which you sometimes want a… Continue reading New York: small moments at the speed of the subway
Jumping back into the fray
If you find me slow to respond over the next oh six months, I have posted exhibit A below as evidence for my whereabouts. One book is still missing from the flock and while in New York I will attempt to hunt down Yona Wallach’s shepherd press contribution. This semester finds me exploring poetry: of… Continue reading Jumping back into the fray
Spoiled by Mr. Darcy (spoiler alert)
Ladies, ladies. Do you remember the smoldering look he gave Lizzie from across the room? Even atop the piano’s grate, we swooned watching his eyes betray his heart from the cold, proud edifice of his carriage. What the cleverly wrapped up ending does not let onto is that Mr. Darcy did not end up with… Continue reading Spoiled by Mr. Darcy (spoiler alert)