September 15–October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month and I invite you, regardless of your background, to celebrate. I celebrate diversity and my Latino heritage all year long. Part of why I love living in San Francisco is because of its fabulous multiculturalism, if I want diversity all I have to do is walk out my […]
I Saw My Mother Get Beaten, Help Me Stop Domestic Violence #PurplePurse
In collaboration with The Allstate Foundation and Latina Bloggers Connect. This is the post that in over four years of blogging my heart out, I’ve never wanted to write. I’ve avoided this post quite successfully, then when the opportunity came up to partner with the Allstate Foundation and Latina Bloggers Connect to work on a […]
Day of the Dead (DIY Chalkboard Vases)
I’m getting ready for some visitors in early November. November 1st and 2nd to be exact. These aren’t your normal run of the day visitors, these are my dearly departed. I’m getting ready for visitors from the other side in honor of Day of the Dead/ Día de los Muertos. I’ll be setting up an […]
Sexy Salsa-Dancing Abuela Will Blow Your Mind
I love dancing and I love watching other people dance. Especially when the dancer is gloriously absorbed and unselfconscious. You don’t even have to be a good dancer for me to love watching you dance, but if you are that’s a bonus. Right now I am in awe of this fantastic salsa-dancing abuela. This woman […]
How Could I Not Love New York? (Sundays In My City)
It’s true, I love New York. I am back in San Francisco, which I also love, but I just had to share these pictures of New York with you. I showed you mine, now show me yours. Share your city/town/suburb/you name it! Think of this as a photography carnival or photography meme (with or […]