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Locos Por Juana
Dedicated to the evolution of sound, Locos Por Juana is a professional music group who transcends their Latin American roots and inspires a new generation of artists. "Mueve Mueve" one of their hit singles captures the essence of their transformation and purpose, generating positivity and dance.
Established in Miami, in the early 2000's, the band has grown with the city embracing new sounds from every corner of the globe. Touring with a message of unity, international audiences have seen the band reach the pinnacle of award shows for music, the Grammy's and Latin Grammy's. Nominated in 2005 for the "Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album" and later in 2008 as "Best Latin Rock or Alternative Group". The group, now family, is focused on revisiting the Grammy's and making their mark in music history.
"I want to inspire motivation," said lead vocalist and songwriter, Itagui Correa with a smile, representing Led Zeppelin on his t-shirt and with his locks of hair tied up like a Medusa head. The "nucleus" as Itagui calls it includes himself, the guitarist Mark Kondrat, and the drummer Javier Delgado.
Together their heritage resides in the beautiful country of Colombia. Itagui is from the mountains of Medellin, while Mark and Javier are from the ocean city of Barranquilla. Their cultural identity and music brought them together and has kept them together for over ten years. In the rehearsal sessions Javier, also works the computer putting together the digital sounds from live music piecing together the song. During interim song breaks Mark will change the notes, having a keen knowledge base of scoring music. Together with the percussions and bass you have the recording artist, Locos Por Juana.
The band just got back from a Las Vegas show where I got to catch up with Mr. Correa. The man loves Nicaraguan and Colombian cuisine. Itagui's greatest influences range from New York City hip-hop artists the Wu Tang Clan, to the Puerto Rican salsa singer Hector Lavoe, and the Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley. If Itagui is not writing or singing he is probably out fishing, bike riding, or playing soccer. A sponsor of education, the band has played in many schools and universities. "I'm all about the energies and I want to send a positive one," says Itagui.
Breaking the barriers of genres and fusing an amazing sound, Locos Por Juana carries the momentum of today's culture transforming it to vibrant life. Join the rhythm of Locos Por Juana set to play live in an intimate setting December 5th at the Blind Pig, located at 541 SW 12st. The show is going to be broadcasted live throughout Latin America and the Caribbean as part of the Estamos Juntos celebration.


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Tibetans, Uighurs, and Chinese Call on Obama to Confront Xi on Rights During US-China Summit
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Press Conference Held Outside White House Highlights Escalating Repression
Washington, D.C. – Tibetan, Uighur and Chinese activists today held a press conference and portrait action in front of the White House in anticipation of Chinese President Xi Jinping's first official state visit to the U.S., expected to be September 24-25th. They called on President Obama to speak out publicly against Xi Jinping's escalating campaign of repression in Tibet, China and East Turkestan (also known as Xinjiang). To illustrate the human cost of Chinese state repression, activists held portraits of dozens of individuals targeted, imprisoned or who have died in recent years as a result of Beijing's hardline policies.
"President Obama is preparing to honor Xi Jinping with a state dinner and a 21-gun-salute at the very moment Xi is overseeing a vicious campaign of repression in Tibet, East Turkestan and China," said Pema Yoko, Acting Director of Students for a Free Tibet. "What Tibetans, Uighurs and Chinese need him to do most at this time is call publicly for Xi Jinping to halt the crackdown."
Geshe Nyima, cousin of Buddhist leader and revered social activist Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, who died in prison in China on July 12th while serving his 13th year of a life sentence for a crime he did not commit, spoke about pervasive repression in Tibet and urged President Obama to confront Xi Jinping during the upcoming state visit. "President Obama has the ability to make life better for Tibetans in Tibet, and people across China too, starting with a strong public statement demonstrating to Xi that he is seriously concerned about human rights in China, Tibet and East Turkestan," he said. "If he uses a stronger voice now it will certainly get Xi's attention and show that this issue matters to the United States's relationship with China," Geshe Nyima continued.
"We are here today to speak for countless people targeted, imprisoned and who have died in recent months and years at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party, including more than 300 Chinese lawyers and rights activists, 40 Uighur political prisoners, and 143 Tibetans who have self-immolated," said Yang Jianli, President, Initiatives for China. "It is critical that President Obama speak up for them and the basic rights and freedom of all Chinese, Tibetans and Uighurs suffering under Beijing's repressive rule when Xi Jinping is here next week."
"The Uighur people are targeted every single day with heavy-handed repression that is branded as a fight against terrorism," said Alim A. Seytoff, President of Uyghur American Association (UAA). "The faces you see in these portraits represent just a fraction of the real number of Uighurs who are being targeted."
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I have found myself the "obsessed"...distracted you might say...habitually focused on a few things that I thought might be worth mulling over with the universe (and anyone who reads this):
1. Coffee. I know, I know. How many times can I talk about my love for coffee? Probably many more to come. It's not a caffeine thing for me...it's the flavor, the depth, the warmth...simply said I love hot drinks and specifically the taste of coffee. Because I could seriously drink it all the time, I find myself thinking about coffee throughout my days.
2. My plants. I have 5 beautiful plants at work. My coworkers call me a "green-thumb." I call it luck. I just haven't killed them yet! I have a tendency to over-water my plants. Anyhow, they seem to be thriving, which I love, but that also makes me much more attentive to them while I'm at work. Every time I turn around (they are all located behind me) or refill my coffee cup or go to the bathroom, I look/admire/reflect on them..."do they need more water? when did I last water them? I don't want to over-water them! I need to buy a trellis. the poor plant needs more support. should I re-pot this plant in a bigger planter?" etc, etc, etc.
3. Blogs. I'm addicted. There! I've admitted it. Every workday morning, I have to take time to peruse anywhere from 8-12 different blogs. Witty, charming, interesting, thought-provoking, emotional. These people have become individuals I love even though almost all don't know me from a hole in the wall. The problem comes when I find a new blog that I want to read...I seriously don't need more...I think 12 is enough. Right?
4. Michael Buble. I love him....sigh! I wouldn't really call him an obsession...just more of an occasional distraction. However, he has permission to croon to me any time he wants. I love his voice and he is beautiful to look at. (Can I vent here a bit? I would love.Love.LOVE to see this beautiful man in concert but the last time he came to Seattle, the cheapest tickets were extremely far away and still cost approximately $60! I think I'd be willing to pay $30-40 but $60? I couldn't do it. But guess what? The concert sold out...so much so, that they added a second concert which also sold out. Evidently there are many individuals who will pay $60. I guess I must be content to merely listen at home or in my car...sigh!)
It wouldn't be impressive if I listed another 5 obsessions so I'll just stop here! Whew! I so glad to have these four off my chest though! However, intervention is not needed, thank-you-very-much. I rather like these four obsessions.
Thursday, December 10
My Current Obsessions
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1 comment:
- DeMo said...
You only read 8-12 blogs? That's crazy. I have 134 subscriptions in my Google Reader, of which about 30 constantly pop up. I also spend my morning perusing blogs. :)
I have a plant at work that I inherited from a co-worker who couldn't get it to grow. It just took patience and I seriously think that talking to plants helps them grow. Like right now I've been stressed with a project and it's not really blooming. Anyway, I got it on a watering schedule of Friday afternoons and it seems to like that. Takes out the guessing, unless you're someone who likes the guessing part of when you watered. :)
Sorry for the book. I always leave too many words in comments.
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365 Ways an Ordinary Gal Might Possibly Change the World: A daily project to commit to simple, seemingly insignificant, acts that won't earn anyone a Nobel Prize, but might somehow encourage intentional living and a deeper investment in the world.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Is Plain Jane All Talk?
This week I found myself confronted with the quintessential Plain Jane test. In order to protect the identity of those involved, I am altering the facts a bit. There I was at a lovely, lovely fundraiser speaking with two lovely, lovely individuals: one, a stunning woman who was a huge funder of anti-violence work and my organization specifically. The other a gay, male (this is relevant, I promise) community member. I was just reflecting on the beauty of my community in coming together to support such worthy causes. And just like that, it was over. I'm not sure how this came up, but about 5 minutes into our conversation, the woman shared how unhappy she was with a local grantmaking organization that pulled funding for an organization that would not hire gay individuals. I couldn't bring myself to look over to the male to my right, but I could tell he was nodding slowly and politely.
On one hand, I had a big supporter of a cause that is near and dear to my heart. If I said anything to offend her, I would clearly put my agency at risk. But if I said nothing, and allowed her stinging comments to linger quietly in the awkward silence that followed, I would put my soul, my integrity, any hope for a better world at risk. And so I took a big gulp of my wine and say, You know, I bet that was a really hard decision. Both are such great organizations for this community. And she says, How could anyone just pull funding like that? And I gently follow with, I imagine a community funder like that wants to make sure everyone in the community feels included. And she continues, But it's the manner in which it was done - so abrupt. Jobs are going to be lost and programs are going to be shut down. And I say, You know, I'm a firm believer that human beings can work just about anything out if they sat down and talked. I bet you, what I know about the leaders of both of these organizations, they have probably done that extensively and are probably continuing to do so. They both care so much about our community. And her final words, You know, I'm not against gay rights. I have friends who are gay. I just don't agree with the way this was handled. At this point, I glance over to our male companion and he is offering an occasional nod, but I can't read him beyond that. We then both say something along the lines of, Well I'm glad you were able to find ways to continue supporting great causes in the community. And the three of us eventually went our separate ways.
Did I change this woman's mind? Of course not. But I also didn't set her off in a defensive rage that would guarantee no future opportunities for us to have a conversation. Did I betray the gay male standing right next to me? In some ways I feel like I may have. If I was in the same situation and someone began talking about women of color in the same manner, I probably would have felt betrayed if the conversation continued politely....and nicely.....and all hunky dory. My ultimate goal was to break down walls and barriers for communication. Could I meet this woman where she was, and perhaps persuade her to at least consider the other perspective? Who knows. I left feeling unsettled. Uneasy. Disappointed in myself. Disappointed in humanity. This business of changing the world is not easy.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Deconstructing George Clooney As Arm Candy
Amal Alumuddin's mystery man is revealed! The international, human rights, extradition and criminal lawyer was spotted out on the town with a hunky brunette last week and E! News has learned that the lucky man in question is George Clooney. The two were seen grabbing a bite to eat at Berners Tavern and were all smiles as they rode off in the same cab. In a solo shot, George was seen walking out of the eatery, flashing a huge grin while dressed in a stylish black blazer, jeans and a funky belt. Is that a smile that says, "I just had dinner with none other than Ms. Alumuddin?" Why yes, it does seem to be. But back to the point at hand…is there something romantic brewing between these two?! It may be too soon to tell...
Note: The above excerpt was taken almost verbatim, from an on-line entertainment news source. Words in red were changed to reverse gender roles and to explore a world where powerful international lawyers might be identified first by their high-profile cases (Ms. Alumuddin is representing Julian Assange, head of Wikileaks, in his extradition proceedings with Sweden), and less by the size of their earrings (the actual article feels compelled to call out her "giant" hoop earrings). In this crazy alternate universe, the handsome actor is actually the "lucky" one for being Amal's chosen dinner companion. So lucky in fact that the smile that he flashed was just as news and noteworthy as the ensemble he wore during their date.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
What's YOUR Spring Roll?
The other day I went to pick up my mother's prescriptions for her at our local pharmacy. As the cashier handed me my order, I heard a voice from behind the counter, "Tell your mom she needs to open up a restaurant with those spring rolls of hers!" Uh....ok....stranger pharmacist lady who I've never met in my life. As the holiday season approaches, I'm reminded of that entire week in 2012 that I spent driving between 3 different counties delivering my mother's spring rolls to two different primary care physicians, my dad's cardiologist and his physician's assistant, "that nice lady that answers the phone" at the cardiologist's main office in Lexington (who my parents have never met in person), and my dad's entire physical therapy staff.
Here's a little 4'9 Thai lady, who makes up 1.3% of the Asian population in her state, and probably more like 0.2% in our little town - completely and utterly oblivious to racial and cultural differences, breaking century long barriers with her perfectly crisp (but not oily), chicken and shrimp spring rolls (not to be confused with egg rolls - these babies are made with a special kind of Thai wrapper). In her culture, no good deed goes unappreciated and a verbal thanks just doesn't do it. Some of her other random beneficiaries have included my son's kindergarten teacher, my friend Nolan - who helped stain our deck, and my entire staff at work.
My dad's physical therapist, Rodney, isn't much into Asian cuisine and asked if my mom could make the spring rolls without all the vegetables, and maybe add some cheese? My mom indulged him by holding the cabbage, but of course refused to add the cheese. And adoringly, she told him, "That would be a taquito, Rodney, not a spring roll."
Monday, October 28, 2013
Ready to Reconnect With A Long Lost Friend?
Sunday, October 27, 2013
What Happens When You Raise Your Child Without Organized Religion
Ever wonder about those kids who grow up without organized religion? What moral framework they will draw from as they make decisions and navigate the world as an adult? What network of safety and comfort they will have to provide context for the pain and suffering they will inevitably experience in their lifetime? Yeah, me too. I deeply contemplated all of these questions when I first learned that there was life growing inside of me six years ago. I wanted to offer my child an environment where he could develop a relationship with a higher power, but I didn't want to impose my personal beliefs and create that reality for him.
And so here he is growing up, not attending church, with no organized faith system, but with a Muslim grandmother who prays five times a day, a Buddhist grandfather who reads Sanskrit prayers before bedtime, a paternal grandmother who believes that Jesus Christ is the only way, a father who is an eternal seeker and questioner, and a mother who relishes falling beautifully somewhere in between all of this. I know he's just six, but it has been a profound experience to watch what happens to a child when he is given the freedom to develop his own relationship with God. Some of these experiences have simply been unexplainable, and in my mind miraculous. Like the time he was just a toddler, and had just started talking - out of the blue, from the backseat of my car, he told me, "Mama, God sometimes talks to me and he wants you to tell me more about him." This is a child who, at that point, had never stepped foot in a church, and quite honestly, we had not even introduced him to the concept of God yet. I got a little chill as I continued driving down the road that day. Or the first time he saw my mother covered in white from head to toe as she prepared for her daily prayer - and the sight of her did not startle or scare him the least bit. In fact, he acted like he didn't even notice her attire. And the time earlier this year, when his great grandfather died and he asked why we were visiting his grave site when he wasn't really even there. Or that day the sunrise was unusually breathtaking as we drove him to school and he suddenly began talking about God. He made the connection entirely on his own. Or just yesterday when we were visiting a Buddhist temple and he took on the posture of Buddha, crossed his legs, rested his palms gently on his lap, and told me that in meditation you should focus on one word, "God". Each time something like this happens, I ask him where he has learned these things and each and every time he tells me, nowhere, that he just knows.
Maybe my son's experiences are a result of his environment, what he's heard and learned subconsciously, cues he's picked up by watching how we live our lives. But maybe, human beings with clean slates and untarnished spirits have the capacity to connect directly with the truest and purest form of Good....if we just step aside and let them. So I will continue down this path of creating for him an environment that nurtures him to ask the questions (he has many, many questions), but I will also continue to not fill in all the blanks for him, not give him all the answers, and not impose and organize religion in a neat little package for him. As it stands, he already seems to have more answers, and way more of a connection to his higher power, than I do at age 41.
"Grown-ups never understand anything for themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them."
Antoine de Saint-Exupery, "The Little Prince"
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Asian Kids Are Getting Bullied And It's Probably Your Fault
Did you know that 54% of Asian teens between the ages of 12-18 experience bullying in the classroom? That is on average, a staggering 20% higher than the bullying that White, Hispanic, and Black teens experience. Please allow that to sink in. 1 out of every 2 Asians that you meet will have experienced bullying in their lifetime. The study also showed that 62 percent of Asian Americans reported online harassment once or twice a month, compared with 18.1 percent of whites.
Is this acceptable to anybody who is reading this? And please don't give me the "kids will be kids" justification for this - that kids are just mean to each other, that it has nothing to do with race - because if that was indeed the case, why then would an entire category of children experience bullying 20% more than their peers? In case you want all the statistics, here are the results of the 2009 survey conducted by the U.S. Justice and Education Department which interviewed 6,500 students from the ages of 12-18:
54% of Asian-American teens reported bullying in the classroom
38.4% of Black teens reported bullying in the classroom
34.3% of Hispanic teens reported bullying in the classroom
31.3% of White teens reported bullying in the classroom
I know what you're thinking. Not my kid. We take him to the international festival every year, and I have Sriracha in my fridge! My kid couldn't possibly grow up to bully someone because of their race. Well, newsflash people: someone's kids out there are contributing to these statistic and there's a good chance they could be yours. And if so, chances are, that you probably should bear at least some responsibility for this. Yes, I know that is a hard pill to swallow, particularly for all my fellow Obama-loving, peace-rallying, petition-signing friends out there. You did not raise a racist. I hear you. But could we collectively be contributing to a culture of prejudice, non-acceptance, and violence towards Asians without even knowing it? Well, let us explore this possibility.
Are you planning on wrapping your family up in soft, flannel blankets on the couch this holiday season with steaming cups of hot chocolate while watching "A Christmas Story"? Will you giggle at the Chinese restaurant scene when the waiters sing Fa-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra and the "smiling" roasted duck head gets chopped off at its neck? How else will you model to your kids the perpetuation of stereotypes that portray Asians as socially inept, barbaric, and perpetually foreign?
For all the privileged: during your last family vacation, did you ever consider selecting India, Thailand, or the Philippines as a destination rather than Italy, France, Australia..........or perhaps Disney World? Or is it more in your comfort zone to vacation amongst people who already look, act, and talk like you - and thus never affording your children the opportunity to be immersed in the regular and ordinary lives of people who don't?
And for the not-so-privileged: have you ever taken your young children to an Asian grocery store where you can get fresh, beautiful basil by the bunch four times cheaper than you can at Kroger? And if you do this, please don't treat the experience like a trip to the Smithsonian, and patronize the regulars by making every aisle a teachable moment to your kids. THIS is how the rest of the world lives. Not everyone shops at Kroger.
When's the last time your family talked about the diverse contributions of an Asian-American (and other ethnic minorities, for that matter) at the dinner table? And Connie Chung was so last decade. Here are five more contemporary Asian-Americans your kids would love to hear about: http://plainjaneactivism.blogspot.com/2013/05/5-asians-who-changed-way-we-saw-asians.html
For the love of God, would it kill you to have more than one token Asian friend? I mean, I enjoy the attention and all, but it wouldn't hurt my feelings for you to spread the love around a bit. Really.
What I Learned From the Diversity Conference
Thursday, October 24, 2013
If I Win The Lottery, I Will Start Hanging Out With Rich People
I never, ever play the lottery, for two main reasons: 1.) I never win anything; and 2.) I'm intimidated by the process - the mere thought sets me immediately into middle school scan-tron test-taking anxiety attacks. But there I was on a road I don't typically drive, fetching coffee at a service station I've never been to, and all three people in front of me say, ".....and I'll have a quick-pick Powerball too." The universe was encouraging me, so who was I to deny the universe? And right this very moment I may indeed have the winning Powerball ticket sitting in a messy drawer in my kitchen. My friends asked me, what would I do if I really won? What would be my first purchase? Would I quit my job? Would I move somewhere else? And the answer is pretty simple. I would find a way to fill the gaps.
The Plain Jane Foundation
I would create a national grant-making foundation (most likely with a cooler name) that provides funding for new and innovative start-up social enterprises and non-profits organizations whose missions were to significantly impact and reduce economic and social injustice. Think Silicon Valley for social change. But wait.... (GAP #1) I wouldn't just hand out money to worthy causes that push the boundaries. I'd provide these start-ups with the best, the brightest technology infrastructures, financial management resources, and marketing and public relations tools - things that are few and far between luxuries for most non-profits. What else you say? (GAP #2) I'd provide an on-going leadership training institute for the directors of these non-profits to share ideas and resources, offer continued support, collaborate, and identify best practices. But I couldn't just stop there (GAP #3), I'd require the boards of these non-profits to have the following representation: a local government employee or elected official, a researcher from a local university, a local business owner, another community non-profit organization with aligning missions, and wait for it.............a client or someone the organization would typically serve. And finally, (GAP #4), I'd require these non-profits to offer paid, month-long sabbaticals for every employee who has worked for five years, in order to hit the pause button and set aside intentional time to reflect on individual and organizational possibility, potential, and capacity for innovative social change.
Of course my lottery winnings would run out eventually, hence me hanging out with rich people, to sustain and carry on the work of the foundation. Just in case I don't win though, I hope some other person of wealth goes ahead and steals my idea. It's not copy-written or anything. You'll have my grant application on your desk by Monday.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
There Go the Brown People Stirring Things Up Again!
Out of 16 staff members at my place of employment, three of us are people of color. Of the three, two of us are attending a "Dialogue on Diversity" conference this Friday. To be fair, during my year-long tenure, three white staff members at various points have shared information on cultural competency, or have intentionally spoken with me about being a more inclusive work environment. But the individuals who have repeatedly and consistently set aside time to wrap their brains around the issue of workplace diversity......have all been brown. So at the surface, we're falling right into that expected cliché - there go the brown people stirring things up again. Why they gotta be so angry all the time?
Why DO we care so much? Can't everyone just do their jobs and get along? Yes.....if you happen to be in the cultural majority, that is. You see, the workplace is made up of subtle and not-so-subtle norms that usually accommodate the majority culture. Norms in communication standards, leadership capacities, work styles, and in my line of work - norms in the way we treat survivors of sexual trauma. I can't speak for every brown person in the world, but as an Asian-American woman who has been in a leadership role for the past decade, I know I have been challenged with certain expectations. I should share my personal feelings more (although I grew up in a culture that values personal reflection and limited expression of personal feelings). I don't "pull the trigger" enough (because collectivist cultures value collaboration and consensus over individual decision-making). But when I do "pull the trigger" and take on individualist cultural traits like directness and assertiveness, it's usually jolting to people who are subconsciously expecting a sweeter, more soft-spoken, traditionally Asian girl.
And this is precisely why so often, it is the brown people who seek out opportunities to educate ourselves, and the work environments to which we belong, about how our backgrounds shape our work personalities. How our work styles sometimes, but not always, reflect those backgrounds. And how all of these factors influence the way we communicate with the people we serve. Our goal is not to force everyone to walk around on egg shells, but rather to help us understand the impact of our complex cultural backgrounds........and the power of our own perceptions.
So this Friday two of the three brown people are yet again, shelling out $75 and giving up a whole day of work to join others across the state to "engage in thoughtful and instructive conversations about the relevance and role of diversity" in our lives and in our work. Because the alternative to "stirring things up" is settling. And that's one thing this brown girl just doesn't do well.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
8 Reasons We Fight In Front of Our Kid
1. So he has realistic expectations of the complexities of living with a domestic partner.
2. So he is exposed to healthy and non-physical ways to disagree without being abusive or being a bully.
3. So he has the opportunity to witness respectful, gender-neutral, non-sexist debates of differing opinions.
4. So he understands the beauty of compromise.
5. And listening.
6. And that it will take both of those things to sustain a long-term relationship.
7. So that when he is on the playground, or in high school, or when he moves in with someone, he remembers that it is normal for human beings to occasionally disagree. And that there is always a peaceful way to approach conflict resolution.
8. So that he might in fact help change the statistics. And that one day, 20 years from now, one in four women will not have to experience domestic violence in her lifetime.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Just Like Any Other Wedding
My six year old hasn't been to many weddings in his short lifespan. Maybe a total of four? Two were at the local Baptist church in our small community, and one at a darling boutique hotel on a south Florida beach. If you have a kid under the age of 6, you should be no stranger to the restlessness and shortened attention spans they come with - and hopefully you will understand the feat that it is to make it through a 2-3 hour event. Yet still, yesterday we decided to bring our son along for his fourth wedding that took place on the stone steps of a breathtaking, cascading babbling brook.
It was a picturesque, brisk, perfectly clear fall Sunday outdoor wedding. And just like any other wedding we've been to, I began telling my son how the couple met.....in Italy. And as we got settled into our perfect seats overlooking the deck where the vows were to be exchanged, just like any other wedding he's been to, about halfway through the ceremony my son began asking about the flavor of the cake. And just like any other wedding he's been to, as the couple kissed, my son whispered "eeeeeeeeee-ew". As the late afternoon chill began to surround us, the three of us clasped hands, maybe just a little tighter - our hearts overflowing with just a little more hope, a little more emotion.
And as we walked away, we were grateful to be invited to share in the celebration of love between two human beings. Just like any other wedding.
Congratulations Thom and Paulo...
October 20, 2013
Walk on Earth
People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child — our own two eyes. All is a miracle. — Thich Nhat Hanh
Saturday, October 19, 2013
It's My Party And I'll Do Nothing If I Want To
This weekend I will be celebrating a birthday and I've given myself a gift. I've asked my friends and family for a "commitment-free, schedule-free" weekend. That's right - a clear calendar and the permission to wake up and just go with the flow, do that which inspires, or do nothing at all. So far the weekend has included snuggling up between my husband and my son while watching Saturday morning cartoons, an impromptu visit with my dear friend, Kelly and her family, writing some hand-written notes to people who have been on my mind greatly, holding baby Liam.....and who knows what else is in store for me? I'm of course missing some scheduled events with some of my favorite people today, but the thing about true friends is that they get you, and they'll still be there. In my line of work, my therapist colleagues always stress the importance of "self-care"- that we can't be there for others unless we are first attentive to our own needs. You know, the whole, "place oxygen masks on yourself before your kids" notion. In a world where we're constantly challenged to do something, it's not always easy to do nothing. But it is so very important. So you might not want to wait until your birthday, or designate only one day each year to carve out some time for yourself. Try it. I promise you, you'll be a better friend, parent, daughter, son, boss, employee, human being for it. Cheers to 41 years of memorable somethings and even a few memorable nothings.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Today's News Headlines: Hide, Flaunt, Change, Sell, or Hate the Female Body
Every morning, I wake up at 5 a.m. and scan the headlines on three different news websites seeking blog inspiration. Today was no different - but rather than being inspired, I was saddened. Saddened that like most days when I start scanning the daily news, images and stories of women almost always fall under two distinct categories: 1.) The obsession with the size, shape, and bodies of women; and 2.) Acts of violence against women. Today was no different. Here are the first five images connected to news stories that popped up in the front page of one of my news outlets:
1. Elle magazine flaunting actress, Melissa McCarthy's "plus-size" body....by throwing an oversized coat over it.
2. Why are we still talking about her?
4. Kim Kardashian's selfie flaunting her post-baby body, suggesting 5 different types of diets for women who want to lose weight following a pregnancy.
5. 12-year old Rebecca Sedwick jumps from a concrete silo tower after being cyber-bullied by two school mates aged 9 and 12.
Sometimes Grown-Ups Really Don't Have A Clue
This week, 10-year old Lydia Peach of Berea, Kentucky did just that. She questioned the grown-ups. As part of Berea Community Elementary School's Literacy Week, she wrote a 1-page essay on the story of Christopher Columbus titled, "Eager Explorer or Cruel Killer?", challenging the notion of Columbus as a hero, and exposing his cruel treatment towards native Americans during the European colonization of the American continents, that included slavery and acts of genocide. You go Lydia. We'll be watching for you in about 15 years. I have a feeling, this won't be the first blog about you.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
To The Man Who Probably Shouldn't Have Worn a Blue Shirt Last Night
I was in the crowd last night when you got up to the podium during the city council meeting following a proposal by our local human rights commission to extend protections against discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations to individuals based upon sexual orientation and gender identity. I wanted a chance to talk with you, maybe help answer some of the questions you posed, but in all the chaos, I missed the opportunity to do so. Also, the four armed police officers standing guard at the door made me a tad nervous. So today I am hoping that the magic of Facebook brings this letter to you. First and foremost, I applaud you for your courage to be the lone dissenting voice in the room last night. Really, I do. I know it was probably not easy to get up there in the sea of blue fairness supporters, and ask the city council NOT to adopt a fairness ordinance. Particularly since you probably had no idea that organizers asked citizens to wear blue to demonstrate their support for the ordinance. During your remarks, you challenged the council with this question: Where does it end? If we start protecting the gays, how far will we allow our government to go? Who else will we have to protect?
You see, that's the thing. Call me simple-minded, but I think it actually ends right there. If sexual orientation and gender identity are added to the classes of people protected, virtually everyone in our awesome little town can work, live, and visit a restaurant freely, equitably, and without harassment. Currently the LGBT community is the only group of Bereans that we are legally allowed to discriminate against. Yes, it's true - I can fire someone right this moment just because I don't agree with their "lifestyle". Our local pizza joint can refuse to deliver a pizza to someone based solely on who they love. You said that sometimes that's just life. That people suffer all the time and they just need to get over it. That once you were laid off from a job and you just dealt with it. And yes, life does come with some unexpected blows, and people do lose their jobs for various reasons. But how would you feel if you lost your job that day not because of a reduction in force, or a factory shut-down, but simply because you were married to your wife? Seems hardly fair, right? While I understand that we can't protect every single American from unemployment and heartache, at a minimum I would hope that every American would be afforded the freedom to at least start off on an equal playing field. Isn't that what you said you were fighting for when you were enlisted? Freedom?
You said that when you first publicly declared your Christian faith, you were prepared for a life of persecution, that you didn't ask the government for protection. You didn't have to. The Civil Rights Act already protects you from discrimination in employment and housing. The local Berea ordinance protects you from discrimination in public accommodations. You asked, Who is protecting you from this "offense" to your faith? And I humbly ask you, sir: What exactly is offensive in allowing people to work, live, and visit public establishments free from discrimination and harassment? I promise you that there's little to no chance that any of those in this particular class will be forcing their way through your church doors as you fear. The sad thing is that if your Christian God is the same one that I've known all my life, He would never, ever close His doors to anyone, especially those who are not protected, not accepted, and not welcome by people like you.
Where does it end?
With the revision of the ordinance extending protections against discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations to virtually the only remaining non-protected individuals, I dare say...it ends here. But at least to me, the more important question is this: Why would we ever want to stop until every single human being was treated fairly?
The Girl Who Just Can't Stop
P.S. Cool shirt.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Why I'm Willing To Be The Token Today
Today parents at my son's elementary school will be voting for the "minority" parent representative for the SBDMC (Site-based Decision Making Council) to help assess, monitor, and evaluate the policies and programs of the school and to create an environment that will enhance student achievement. While I really, really hope someone without a 2 hour commute and two other board memberships takes on the challenge, I reluctantly put my name forth for consideration. Why do you ask? Because the school actually requires a minority parent representative to serve on the council to ensure equity and inclusion. And because as a parent, I want to ensure a learning environment that enhances student achievement for every child - especially the ones that might bring with them different learning styles, cultural influences, life perspectives, and modes of communication. So here I stand yet again, stepping into the token minority role. Not because I don't think I had a chance in the "regular" SBDMC elections, but because my community put into place an important measure to ensure equal opportunities for children like mine. And if I don't step up, who will?
Hopefully you will.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Who's Your A-Team?
So I run a small non-profit organization with a budget a bit over $1 million. In my former life, my colleagues and I often complained about our laptops being too slow, or not getting raises more than 3%. These days, I scrounge just to have working computers for my staff and raises are but a distant dream. The funny thing about resources and money is that it takes money to make money - and with a skeleton administrative staff of only three, raising money can be quite the challenge. In an ideal world an agency like mine would have a communications coordinator, an event planner, a web and social media coordinator, and a graphic designer on staff to help with public relations and messaging....which would in turn help promote awareness about our mission: to eradicate sexual violence......which would then hopefully elicit communities and individuals to want to support that mission either through action or through donating time and resources. And the catch is this - most funders do not want to fund positions that do not provide direct services to survivors, and we have to raise funds through private donations to cover all non-direct service positions.
And there lies the dilemma. It takes money to raise money. And without people raising the money, we don't have the money....to help pay for their salaries. A vicious cycle, that most people might find completely and utterly overwhelming, but for some insane reason, I find completely and utterly invigorating. Here's why.
I discovered early on that clearly, we are not in a position to allocate $200,000 to pay for salary and benefits for four new staff members for duties that we so desperately need. So what's a gal to do? Two simple things:
1. Reach out to all the movers and shakers that I have met in my lifetime.
2. Ask them out for coffee.
Up until two years ago, I had no idea just how fortunate I have been to cross paths with such talented people. I'm talking untapped innovation, creativity, and passion who should (and sometimes already are) running their respective professional fields. And after many, many e-mails and phone calls, and over many, many lattes and hot teas with me laying out my crazy vision to eradicate violence, I now find myself surrounded by what I like to call, my "Creative Team of Awesome". Not only are they awesome, but they are incredibly passionate about making a difference. So now my little non-profit is graced with a former communications director of a college department (that I used to casually cross paths with at community organizing events), an amazing local feminist artist who does beautiful graphic design work (who I knew socially, but haven't seen in over 8 years), and a former event planner who just received her MBA (who used to be a student of mine)...............all working for a tiny fraction of their professional worth. Over the next year, this Creative Team of Awesome will create a messaging and communications plan for my agency, transform our public presence, and allow us to develop deeper, more meaningful relationships with the communities that we serve. I can't tell you how much their contributions mean to our agency, especially when I know that they are making at least three times as much doing the exact same work for others. No, I can't afford to have these folks on staff full-time, but there is no doubt that they are 100% committed to bettering not only this agency, but the world around them. I am humbled to be serving my community alongside such remarkable individuals. While it may take money to make money, it also takes awesomeness and passion to transform the world. And there's certainly no shortage of that around here.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
I Moved In With Someone Else The Day After My Break-Up
What Some People Are Doing For the Holidays
Friday, October 11, 2013
Five Reasons No One Has Ever Come Out To You
One out of every two Americans has someone close to them who is gay or lesbian. Chances are, someone very close to YOU is gay. When someone chooses to be themselves with you - to open up and trust you in this way - they are making a conscious choice to let you into his or her life. If you do not know a single gay person, the sad truth is that you may be acting in a way that might make a gay person think twice about being honest around you. You may not mean to portray yourself as someone who is intolerant. You may have religious convictions that have essentially created a wall between you and people "unlike" you. Look around, if you have no openly gay friends, could you be doing one of the following?
1. You regularly "check in" at Chick-Filet on Facebook. Those mouth-watering chicken sandwiches might be oh so tempting, but when the CEO of this giant fast food chain took a public stand against gay rights, most allies stopped visiting this establishment based on principle alone.
2. You don't speak up when someone makes a derogatory comment. Even if you are not participating, to a gay person, your silence is enough affirmation.
3. You don't currently have a single gay friend. Once people see that you accept gay people in your life, they will be more open to accepting you into theirs.
4. You express your faith in a way that makes others feel unworthy. No one is asking you to denounce or hide your faith here - but do you practice in a way that is preachy, judgmental, and makes those around you feel like they will never be able to live up to the standards of your higher power?
5. You laugh at, or make jokes about gay people. Funny, I'm never around anyone who does this. The thing with being an ally is this: once you come out as a supporter, there's no going back. And what a privilege that is.
Today, October 11th, marks the 25th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. If you want to be the type of person who is trusted, check out this guide from the Human Rights Campaign: Coming Out for the Straight Supporter, http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/straight-guide-to-lgbt-americans.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Who You Callin' Beautiful?
I was at a public event yesterday and like most events I attend, there were a number of male speakers who each made some form of mention of their wives. Three to be exact. And yesterday every single one of them used this adjective when describing her: "beautiful". So at first glance, that's kind of endearing, right? Aww...a distinguished dignitary getting on stage in front of all those people and publicly declaring his affection and attraction towards the love of his life. Not quite. At least not for me. Call me a raging feminist, but to me, it all seems so.....patronizing. There I said it. See if my husband ever publicly acknowledges me again. The whole public nature of this felt very staged, political, like each of these men just casually wrote this into their speech as an afterthought: must throw in one-word compliment of wife so people believe I'm a nice guy. If you are going to take time to mention your wife in that forum, it might be nice to give it a tad more thought, show a bit more complexity, maybe describe her in a way that is different than the other two dudes on stage? Ever hear female politicians or speakers get up there and talk about their "handsome" husbands? of course not. They are always "my husband, the doctor" or "my wonderful husband", or my "supportive husband". Never something as shallow as "the guy who looks hot in a suit".... even if he does. If a spouse has nothing to do with the topic at hand, why mention her at all? Because when you do in that cursory way, it seems obligatory. And let me tell you, there's nothing worse than treating the love of your life like an obligation. Trust me, it doesn't help raise our self-esteem when you get up on stage and compliment us. In fact, it's kind of embarrassing. If you are going to give us a 2-second shout-out during your forum, try something with a little more dimension, more depth. Call us extraordinary, world-changing, passionate, brilliant, innovative, savvy, insane. Call us anything more original than "beautiful"? Or better yet, just hand the mic over, handsome.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Thank You: To All Of You Who Didn't Believe In Me
To the following people, I mean this from the bottom of my heart: thank you for never believing in me, or for trying to convince me not to believe in myself. Your deep influences have helped shaped the very core of who I've become. Because of your collective power, I've finally discovered my own.
The girl who pushed me down just as I was about to pass the finish line at the kindergarten sack race. I've finally let go of the bike I thought I should have won that day.
All of you that, day-in, day-out, all through elementary school, who tried to tell me how black and ugly my skin was. I've finally learned to not only accept it, but to genuinely love it.
That guy in tenth grade, who started taunting and mimicking Chinese sounds when I walked into Science class. I may have dropped my book bag and ran away embarrassed that day, but today your words probably wouldn't hurt me at all.
That professor who called me a dreamer for wanting to save the world. You should dream more too.
That alum who recommended my termination to the president for not representing the best interests of people "like him". I hope you came to realize that in fact I always did.
That supervisor who gave me only one choice to stand up for my beliefs....to walk away. I'm so grateful that I did.
The colleague who told everyone that there's no way in hell someone like me could run this non-profit. I guess we'll see about that.
Thank you.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
This I Believe
I believe in miracles. Big ones and small. Life-changing and subtle. In fact my whole life has been a series of miracles. If you just listen to the silence, you may be surprised to find that yours may have been too. From that day four decades ago when those two starry-eyed new Americans from the same third-world city, who had never met, happened to arrive in the same Chicago suburb at the same precise time...to fall in love and to set my journey in action. To the day I was trying desperately to graduate from high school while living on my own in New York City.... and I received a magazine from a small little college in the foothills of Kentucky.
I believe that hope can rise from your deepest darkest moment when you are covered with nothing but a blanket of despair. Like the death of fairy tales upon my divorce, only to be replaced with a deeper belief in humanness and the kind of crazy, beautiful love that way surpasses the confounds of happily ever after. I believe that sometimes miracles come in the form of clarity. Clarity that allowed me to once again trust in love, with someone who I seemingly had nothing in common with, but who shared a very part of my deepest soul.
I don't always believe what doctors tell me - not because I don't respect their profession and training, but because sometimes miracles come in the form of an unexplainable medical phenomenon. When I met my second husband, Adam, it was miraculous enough that we discovered that we both shared the same kind of brain tumor - a pituitary gland tumor to be exact. We were both previously married for about ten years. We both tried to have children during those marriages. Our different doctors told us both that we would most likely not be able to have children because of our tumors. We were pregnant within eight months of meeting.
And sometimes miracles come in the form of second chances. We miscarried. And for the first time in my life I learned what it felt like to have a panic attack. To breathe into a paper bag just so you don't drown in the unbearable grief that slowly rises above your head. And sometimes the miracle is this: just when you don't think you can ever keep your head above the water, it recedes. And the very next month we found ourselves pregnant again. This little guy was determined to enter the world. Truly our miracle.
And throughout my life, I continue to experience so many miracles. Like the time the ER doctor 2000 miles away got on the phone with me and told me to come now, that my dad would not be making it through the night. That was seven years ago, and every night when I kiss my father goodnight on his forehead I remember that moment, and the miracle that he is.
I believe that life itself is a miracle. That it comes in many forms - but we often fail to recognize them because we allow the bad, the noise to overwhelm us. Fate. Unexplainable medical phenomenons. Second chances. Clarity. Healing. Life itself is a miracle. This I know. For this I am thankful. This I believe.
Monday, October 7, 2013
What To Do When Your Kid Starts Whining About Going To School
Today my son returns to school following a full week off for fall break. Like many six-year olds, he whined a bit last night, stating that he wasn't looking forward to getting back in the routine of things - he had quite a week off visiting pumpkin patches, having play dates with friends, playing miniature golf, and decorating for Halloween. In the next hour or so, I imagine that he probably won't be that enthusiastic about waking up. I imagine he might even begin to complain about sitting at a desk for 7 hours learning how to read and write. And if he does, I will tell him about Malala Yousafzai. I will tell him what it is like to grow up in a place where little girls are not allowed to go to school. I will tell him how much little girls like Malala are willing to give up just to sit at a desk for 7 hours a day to learn how to read and write. I will remind him just how fortunate he is, how much of a gift it is for him to be able to walk through those front doors every morning. This week, the Taliban issued yet another threat to kill Malala, who is now living in England and has returned to school. When the Taliban struck the first time, exactly one year ago on Oct. 9, 2012, Malala was on a school bus in the northwest Pakistani district of Swat. A gunman got on, asked for the girl by name and then shot her three times. Despite what she has had to endure, Malala's commitment to campaigning for the rights of girls to receive an education is stronger than ever. On her 16th birthday, she gave a speech to the United Nations and she is the youngest person to be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. So in the next hour or so, if my son wakes up and starts whining about going back to school, I imagine I will hug him a little tighter, and pray a little more earnestly for his safety and well-being today. And I will tell him about Malala.
Why You Should Get Naked and Invite Everyone Over Sometime
This past weekend I attended the wedding of one of my best girlfriends, and had the pleasure of spending two days with her new husband's family who hails from Northern Michigan - the Upper Peninsula ("the U.P.") to be exact. Can I just tell you how much I love this family? Everything about them - their graciousness, warmth, the way they pronounce the word about ("aboot"). Among many things I learned about them over the weekend, by far, the most fascinating was their love for saunas. "Love" actually doesn't really quite describe just how important saunas are to this family, and most U.P. families with deep Finnish roots. In the late 1800's, Finns flocked to the U.P. because of the plentiful mining jobs, abundance of farm land, and the cold, cold weather. And they brought with them, their saunas. In fact, when they first settled, the first structures built were not houses, but saunas. The sauna provided everything families needed to survive - protection from the elements, a stove on which to cook, benches on which to sleep, and of course a bathing facility. Many families lived in the sauna through their first winter and only then, would they begin to build their houses in the spring. The sauna served as both social event and cleansing time. Farms that had a sauna would take turns inviting the entire neighborhood over for weekly sauna time. They would breathe in the heat and allow it to purify their bodies by opening pores and letting the toxins flow out of them. And in the midst of this ritual, they would tell stories. They would connect with one another in a way that only being completely bare and vulnerable allows you to do. So it didn't surprise me one bit to learn that my friend and her new husband already have plans to build a Finnish sauna in the basement of their new house located just outside of Cincinnati.
In just a few minutes I will get ready to jump in my single person shower, alone - because I'm not quite ready to get naked and vulnerable just yet AND because, as usual, I'm running late. But as I breathe in the hot steam, I will take a moment to reflect on all that I am missing at that precise moment: community, family, renewal, purifying, cleansing, vulnerability. And someday when my friends (hopefully) invite me over to their new basement for sauna time, I will take that as the biggest compliment in the world.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
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Friday, October 4, 2013
Five Ways "The Man" Is Really, Really Irking Me These Days
1. Not permitting me to drink wine with my dinner despite the fact that the 21st Amendment repealed prohibition of alcohol sales 80 years ago. If you are perplexed, 1.) You must not live in Berea, KY; and 2.) Google the following words: Dry. Town.
2. Systemically condoning a culture where it is legal to fire, evict, and refuse services to someone based on who they love (or choose to sleep with.)
3. Handing a sexual predator a 30-day jail sentence, while his 14-year-old rape victim is driven to suicide.
4. Sending two outstanding women (a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice and a Public Health Manager for the Center for Public Health Quality) who are near and dear to me, to the unemployment office due to forced furloughs.
5. And last but certainly not least: Bickering and fighting over the number of hoops we should send people through before letting them go to the doctor.
C'mon, you moan and groan and send your food back when it's cold. You call customer service when your barista is rude to you. Regardless of where you sit on the fence, if there was ever a time we needed to collectively complain because things just aren't functioning (and nearly every American is impacted), this is it. Just do it: http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
For Everything There Is A Season
Autumn is a season of great beauty, but it is also a season of decline: the days grow shorter, the light is suffused, and summer's abundance decays toward winter's death. Faced with this inevitable winter, what does nature do in autumn? She scatters the seeds that will bring new growth in the spring – and she scatters them with amazing abandon.
In my own experience of autumn, I am rarely aware that seeds are being planted. Instead, my mind is on the fact that the green growth of summer is browning and beginning to die. My delight in the autumn colors is always tinged with melancholy, a sense of impending loss that is only heightened by the beauty all around. I am drawn down by the prospect of death more than I am lifted by the hope of new life.
But as I explore autumn's paradox of dying and seeding, I feel the power of metaphor. In the autumnal events of my own experience, I am easily fixated on surface appearances – on the decline of meaning, the decay of relationships, the death of a work. And yet, if I look more deeply, I may see the myriad possibilities being planted to bear fruit in some season yet to come.
In retrospect, I can see in my own life what I could not see at the time – how the job I lost helped me find work I needed to do, how the "road closed" sign turned me toward terrain I needed to travel, how losses that felt irredeemable forced me to discern meanings I needed to know. On the surface it seemed that life was lessening, but silently and lavishly the seeds of new life were always being sown.
This hopeful notion that living is hidden within dying is surely enhanced by the visual glories of autumn. What artist would ever have painted a season of dying with such a vivid palette if nature had not done it first? Does death possess a beauty that we – who fear death, who find it ugly and obscene – cannot see? How shall we understand autumn's testimony that death and elegance go hand in hand?
For me, the words that come closest to answering those questions are the words of Thomas Merton: "There is in all visible things…a hidden wholeness." In the visible world of nature, a great truth is concealed in plain sight: diminishment and beauty, darkness and light, death and life are not opposites. They are held together in the paradox of the "hidden wholeness."
In a paradox, opposites do not negate each other – they cohere in mysterious unity at the heart of reality. Deeper still, they need each other for health, as my body needs to breathe in as well as breathe out. But in a culture that prefers the ease of either-or thinking to the complexities of paradox, we have a hard time holding opposites together. We want light without darkness, the glories of spring and summer without the demands of autumn and winter, and the Faustian bargains we make fail to sustain our lives.
When we so fear the dark that we demand light around the clock, there can be only one result: artificial light that is glaring and graceless and, beyond its borders, a darkness that grows ever more terrifying as we try to hold it off. Split off from each other, neither darkness nor light is fit for human habitation. But if we allow the paradox of darkness and light to be, the two will conspire to bring wholeness and health to every living thing.
Autumn constantly reminds me that my daily dyings are necessary precursors to new life. If I try to "make" a life that defies the diminishments of autumn, the life I end up with will be artificial, at best, and utterly colorless as well. But when I yield to the endless interplay of living and dying, dying and living, the life I am given will be real and colorful, fruitful and whole.


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Arthur de Pins Takes Readers To "Zombillenium"
It's early for Halloween, but NBM Publishing knows that it's always a good time for a monster story, making this the perfect time to release the North American debut of French cartoonist Arthur de Pins' "Zombillenium." The graphic novel tells the story of Aurelian Zahner, an ordinary guy who winds up becoming a monster and finds himself working at a theme park which shares its name with the comic. Throughout the course of the humor-filled story, the monsters fight amongst themselves, deal with unions, corporate bosses and the fact that none of them — yes, including the zombies — are considered scary any longer.
De Pins spoke with CBR News about "Zombillenium: Vol. 1 Gretchen," his career and what fans can expect from the series' upcoming volumes, the third of which arrives this Fall in Europe.
CBR News: Because this is your first book in North America, I wondered if you could introduce yourself and just share a little about your background?
Arthur de Pins: I'm a Paris-based cartoonist. I started my career in animation (short films, character design and TV series) and moved to illustration when I discovered the great vector software [Adobe] Illustrator which is still the one and only tool I use now days. The will to tell my own stories (and to draw them) pushed me to make my own comic books. The first ones were talking about sex, and then I got interested in zombies and underseas animals. To me, comic book writing is the best way to share what's in my mind. Animation is sometimes too industrial, illustration doesn't allow much timeline to develop the characters, so I make books.
Where did this idea of the Zombillenium theme park come from?
Five years ago, my entire comics production was concerned with sexy/glamorous stories. I used to be interested in vampires, skeletons and witches back when I was a teenager, but I let it aside while I was in university and never thought I would go back to it (precisely because it was "a teenage interest"). But five years ago, the publisher of Spirou (a very well known French speaking comic magazine) called me up and commissioned me to make a cover for the Halloween issue. I was delighted to draw monsters again — and this lead to three albums,and more to come !
The book is a comedy, focusing on how so many of the monsters and creatures that populate horror stories are no longer scary. Why do you think that is?
Although I'm not a huge fan of classic or recent horror movies, I always loved monsters. The only interesting pitch concerning them is to make them the good guys (and, of course, make humans the bad guys, such as in the classic masterpiece "Freaks"). The other question I asked myself was: "What would vampires, zombies and werewolves do if they lived nowadays ?" My answer: They would work like anyone else and pay their taxes — because death and taxes are the two things one can't avoid! Which leads to another question: What job would allow them to show in public the way they are? Answer: An entertainment park! You see, I'm not interested in zombies except if they talk with their job mates at the coffee machine or organize strikes.
I had to laugh at how zombies are described as no longer scary and old news. Is that your own opinion or is it just a funny line?
It's my opinion that, in pop culture, fear has "moved" from horrible creatures to some expressions of sadism, cruelty, dehumanized behaviors, such as in films like "Saw," "Human Centipede," "Hostel." Zombies have just become old romantic figures and their purpose is not to be the face of evil anymore, but a mirror of the consumer society, like in the brilliant "Zombieland." They even fall in love in "Warm Bodies!" "The Walking Dead" may look like the last exception, but in the comic, the biggest threat comes from the humans.
So I imagined a "zombie blues" for my living dead characters, which makes them even more sympathetic, doesn't it?
Do you have a favorite monster or creature you got to draw in "Zombillenium?"
I like all of them. Gretchen is directly inspired by a friend of mine, Aurelie, and Francis is inspired by my father, so these two have naturally a big piece of my heart. But my favorite character is Sirius, the union representative skeleton. He's the one who represents the spirit of "Zombillenium" the most!
How would you describe the two main characters, Gretchen and Aurelian Zahner?
Aurelian Zahner is the very common guy. He's the character who "brings" the reader into the park. I didn't want to tell much about him (I don't show his wife, his past life, etc.) because it's not the point. All we know about him is that he used to be a loser and will discover himself into the park.
Gretchen Webb is a young witch from England. She used to study at some witchcraft and wizardry school (another question I've always asked myself: what's the career after Hogwarts?) and landed as some trainee in Zombillenium. She's the one who will help Aurelian to do his first steps into the park. I can't tell more about her without spoiling the books. The entire series is on her shoulders.
Your artwork is all done digitally. What's your process as far as writing and drawing the book?
I draw exclusively on Adobe Illustrator 9.0, which is a very old version of the software, but to me, still the best one! I don't make sketches or roughs, but to compose my page and place the dialogue. The artwork is drawn directly on screen, but each and every line or shape in Illustrator is always removable/redesignable/recolorizable/resizable, so you don't have to care about missing your first trace. Every object or character is a combination of shapes and lines, every line is a sequence of points, and every point is changeable at any time. I sometimes spend 20 minutes just to adjust Gretchen's chin.
Has your experience working in animation affected your comics work, or vice versa?
When I was in my art school in Paris (Arts Decoratifs), I studied many different things, but I knew that I wanted to tell stories with drawings. I chose animation, just to learn the technique, and my graduate short film, "Geraldine" (2001), had a little success. I made other shorts, including "The Crab Revolution" (2004), but even though I was pleased to give life to my stories, I felt a little bit frustrated when I realized how hard it was to make sequels. Making five minutes of animation can take two years of your life, which is not enough to me. Not enough to create a big story, develop the characters, create a whole universe. That's why I (and a lot of other European ex-animators) decided to switch for comic books.
You clearly have plenty of more ideas for the future volumes of the series. How much had you planned out the series before you started?
I already know the ending of the "Zombillenium" book series, and it ends with the sixth book. I plan to make characters go beyond, in another series with another name.
The second book is out in France and the third volume comes out this fall. Do you want to say a little about what people can expect in the upcoming books?
With pleasure ! The second book will talk about the relationship between monsters from the park and the humans (peasants, farmers, etc.) who live outside. It's the classic theme of, "Who are the real monsters?" We also follow a very special family who come to the park as visitors. The question about the hiring in the park is a little bit answered.
The third book starts the story of the park itself. We learn how it works, why it has been created. In this book, the danger does not come only from outside, but from within the park, with the appearance of a new character: a consultant who happens to be also a vampire with long, long teeth.
Besides the third "Zombillenium" book, what are you working on next?
I've put my first series "Peches Mignons" aside to devote to "Zombillenium" and another series that I've just finished. It's called "March of the Crab" (or "Crabwalk") and it's totally different. It's the whole story of my short film "Crabs Revolution."
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For Collectivists – What To Do When You're Done With Level 3
The Syracuse Improv Collective runs on the initiative and creative ambition of its members. After your Level 3 graduation show, you may be wondering – how can I stay involved in improv? Here are five suggestions for how to keep growing in the SIC:
Join A Committee
The SIC has three Committees, which report to the Board, that you can join. The Artistic Committee is responsible for coordinating shows and cultivating teams. The Marketing Committee handles our brand and outreach efforts. The Education Committee deals with all class scheduling and oversees their content. You can learn more, here: SIC Committees.
If helping on any of these groups interests you, please get in touch with their chairperson. The Committees meet roughly four times a year, and communicate regularly via Slack and email. This is a great way to leave your mark on the Collective, add to your resume, and work with some awesome people.
Form A Team
Have you connected well with some other performers? Provided you get along well and enjoy playing together, you should start a conversation about forming a team. Next steps include regular practices, hiring a coach, and talking with the Artistic Committee about a performance.
Alternatively, if you aren't ready for a long-term team relationship, consider forming a one-shot performance group focused on a single form. You can practice a few times and still get into a show. Fun!
Join A Team
Occasionally our regular performance teams will seek out new members. These additions usually happen after someone leaves a group, or if the team wants to spice up their style with a new voice. While rare, it doesn't hurt to ask a team if they are looking for new talent. You can also ask to sit in on a team practice, which is a great learning opportunity.
We have two primary volunteer opportunities at shows: hosting and running the box office. Depending on the venue, we may also need someone to run sound and lights. If any of these sound like fun to you, please contact the Artistic Committee.
Do you have professional experience as an educator? If you're confident in your skill set as an instructor, consider leading a drop-in class. Our Education Committee can help you with lesson prep. Don't worry if you're relatively new to improv – this is a great learning opportunity for you, and we will all benefit from your expertise. Contact Phil Gross for more info.
Create An Event
Social butterflies, sign up here. We improvisers like hanging out. Throw a board game party, go for a hike, see a scripted show. Or talk to the Artistic Committee about putting on a special show with a unique twist. We've been known to appear at a certain shot clock in Armory Square…
Keep Learning
Your improv training doesn't have to, nor should it, end with level 3. We have one-off workshops from instructors we bring in from around the country. You should also seek out more ways to keep learning and growing from others, near and far, if you are able. Check out the Rochester FB group; improv summer camps like Camp Improv Utopia East and Camp Magnet; intensives of different lengths in NYC (UCB, Magnet, PIT) and Chicago (Second City, Annoyance, iO); workshops at Bad Dog Theatre and Second City in Toronto; and so on. (Genevieve Sponsler, Jeremy Johnson, and Stephen Peters have been to several of these. Feel free to ask them for details.)
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Having fun with the SIC and growing as an improviser doesn't have to end with classes. We hope to see you around and having fun with our friendly community.


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