Mining the past as I move my studio to a new location. When I see people having the opportunity to have an exhibition that incorporates guano, it is frustrating and pisses me off that I’ve never had such an opportunity. Is it [...]
Many years ago I imported various small products from Nigeria, Mali, and Ghana. One of those items was a small guidebook on Ile Ife, Nigeria.
When my grandfather’s youngest sister died, I went to her ransacked house to see what I could find. I got some kitchen items, two Alfred Hair paintings, and a ton of papers all over the floor. I glanced at [...]
Sopa de Tortilla (Tortilla Soup):
“ SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS3 dried guajillo chiles (available from Mexgrocer.com)
¾ cup canola oil
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
3 plum tomatoes, cored and chopped
2 6′ corn tortillas, torn into small pieces
2 sprigs cilantro
2 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tbsp. [...]
My fitness is lacking in the worse way, in my opinion. No, I’m not overweight but I have terrible aerobic fitness, and definitely need strength training. How about balance and coordination training, too? Yes, all that.
A recent round of text messages resulted in my desire to write a poem. One to illustrate a variety of issues that were problematic, systematic of a person that is riding a roller coaster of indecision, and taking others along for the ride as well. His apology for reopening a book he said he closed [...]
I’m not sure how closely any specific thing in my life is directly part of any queer revolution. While living in SF I was seeing a guy who was very much part of it. He got on my case for not also being part of it. I told him being African American was [...]
Instead of spending money at Starbucks, I should be making my own… if only I had a kitchen at the moment!
“MAKES 16
INGREDIENTS5 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
5 tsp. baking powder
21/2 tsp. kosher salt
14 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
2 cups milk
Salted [...]
How Exercise Benefits the Brain:
“New research suggests that surges in a brain protein after exercise may play a particular role in improving memory and recall.”
(Via Well.)
What’s in a Name? Ask Google:
“Web searches can help parents ensure that their child is not saddled with a negatively connoted name, but a unique, or uncommon one.”
(Via Bits.)
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