Tribe of One
Scheduling the Future
Within four days, I started a new full-time job, followed by an evening computer class. When I was a secondary math and science teacher, I advocated for my students to be lifelong learners. Wouldn’t my former students be proud that after all these years, I’m still practicing what I preached? I redesigned my schedule in … Continue reading
Clean Slate
The arrival of my workstation from my new lucrative full-time job signaled the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Taking no chances, I cleared everything off my desk, wiped it down with a disinfectant wipe, and burned sage to cleanse the bad juju from the space. I happily set up my new … Continue reading
Juneteenth At Last
Is there such a thing as an optimistic cynic? If so, then that’s who I am. As soon as I heard the swiftness with which congress made Juneteenth a holiday, I cheered, then said, “I know you motherfuckers just want to distract us from your voter suppression efforts.” I’m familiar with that old trick. Throw … Continue reading
Malvern’s Multi-Verse with Teresa Y. Roberson
Although I first started The Austin Writers Roulette, a monthly theme-inspired spoken word and storytelling event, on July 2012, Malvern Books has hosted the show during the last three years. Dr. Joe, owner of Malvern Books, invited me to talk about my writing career, the Roulette and offered me a chance to read a few … Continue reading
2012 Batizado e Troca de Corda
For most capoeira groups, the yearly batizado e troca de corda is their biggest event. A batizado is a capoeirista’s official induction or baptism into the Brazilian culture of training capoeira. A troca de corda is a change of cords, going to the next highest one as recognition for all the training that a capoeirista as undergone … Continue reading
It’s Better Over There
I attended the Austin Romance Writers of America new members tea even though I’ve been a member for nearly a year. Apparently, there hasn’t been a new members’ tea in four years. Not that this chapter has been dragging its feet. I think it’s a very active chapter and time has just slipped by. At least that’s … Continue reading
Setting Things in Motion
Two things that I set in motion for the upcoming batizado e troca de corda are printing up Tribe of One T-shirts and getting a credit card swiper for my smartphone. Both endeavors have had hidden challenges. First of all, the original credit card processing company I wanted to go with would have given a … Continue reading
Death, Taxes & Inspiration
Admittedly one of the words in the title to this blog post doesn’t seemingly belong with the others. Yet, filing my taxes last month inspired me to be a better businesswoman. I think my exact words after filing my combined personal and small business taxes were, “Why am I not a millionaire yet?!” Afterwards, I … Continue reading
2012 Capoeira Evolucao Fundraiser
For months, I’ve suspected that my capoeira group had become significantly better ever since we moved into our new studio last year. Initially, we all swelled with pride at how beautiful our training facility was: newly installed wooden floor, freshly painted walls the colors of the Brazilian flag and featuring a mural of Mestre Bimba, … Continue reading
Let It Rain
I’m so happy for the overcast, misty skies, given our triple-digit, drought conditions in the recent past. Yet, I live in Austin and the best thing about this vibrant city is having far more things to do than humanly possible–rain or shine! Part one of my Saturday morning involved writing the last of my 19 handmade … Continue reading