PinnedWelcomeWelcome to this space — curated by someone with a knack for talents. Witness my evolution as a writer, from early essays to recent efforts…Feb 23, 2022Feb 23, 2022
Reflection and Report Back from Albuquerque, New MexicoMargaret E. Montoya Writing & Wellness Retreat 2022Jun 28, 2022Jun 28, 2022
What I’m Listening to This WeekTitle: “We Cry Together/Purple Hearts” Album: Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers By: Kendrick Lamar, Taylour Paige, Summer Walker, Ghostface…May 21, 2022May 21, 2022
When the System Works — The Case of the Central Park JoggerHere’s the final paper I wrote for Catharine A. MacKinnon’s Sex Equality course at Harvard in 2016. As mentioned, CAM is a critical legal…May 17, 2022May 17, 2022
What I’m Listening to This Week“Hold Up” from the visual album, Lemonade (2016) By: BeyoncéMay 12, 2022May 12, 2022
What I’m Listening to This Week:AWARENESS FOR MISSING & MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN & FEMMES (MMIW)May 5, 2022May 5, 2022
ENCANTO IX: Conclusión e epílogoLa película concluye con una foto desenfocada de la familia Madrigal — en mi opinión, esta es la mejor clase de foto, porque refleja una…Apr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022
ENCANTO IX: Conclusion & EpilogueThe film ends with their blurry picture — the best kind, because they reflect the intimacy absent from sanitized photos.Apr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022
ENCANTO VIII: Liberándose para SanarEl clímax empieza con la ceremonia en el cuarto de Antonio, fluye hacia Isabela, y culmina en una canción. Las hermanas se abrazan sobre el…Apr 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022
ENCANTO VIII: Breaking Free & HealingThe climax begins with ceremony in Antonio’s room, flows to Isabela, and culminates in beauty and song. The sisters embrace on the roof…Mar 26, 2022Mar 26, 2022
ENCANTO VII: Bruno — El Indigenismo y la jerarquiaAquí empieza la narrativa seria. Luisa dirige a Mirabel hacia el cuarto de Bruno. El cuarto sugiere arquitectura indígena. Yo no uso…Mar 26, 2022Mar 26, 2022
ENCANTO VII: Bruno — Indigeneity and HierarchyFrom here, the plot begins in earnest. Luisa refers Mirabel to Bruno. His room evokes indigenous architecture. I disavow language that…Mar 25, 2022Mar 25, 2022
ENCANTO VI: La canción de LuisaYo adoro a Luisa. Ella tiene la mejor canción. Aprovecha de expresiones y figuras creativas — la repetición, visuales surrealistas, el…Mar 25, 2022Mar 25, 2022
“Indigenous Women Resisting Colonialism and Patriarchy since 1492”Here’s the next paper I wrote for Catharine A. MacKinnon’s (CAM) Sex Equality course at Harvard Law School. As mentioned, CAM is a legal…Mar 11, 2022Mar 11, 2022
ENCANTO VI: Luisa’s SongI love Luisa. She has the best song. It employs creative devices — repetition, surreal visuals, dance, and rap — to engage the audience…Mar 11, 2022Mar 11, 2022
ENCANTO V: La iglesia y la brujería, el poder y el lenguajeEl cuarto de AntonioMar 8, 2022Mar 8, 2022
