What the Crocus Teaches Us

What the Crocus Teaches Us

As spring arrives here in Western Massachusetts, I feel the warmth of March’s sun on my face—and a chill at my back. Not the ghost of winter, but the shiver I feel every time I read or listen to the news. In the U.S., we are facing rising censorship and silencing....
Should I Stay or Should I Go

Should I Stay or Should I Go

“Should I stay or should I go?” It’s a question many people I know are asking—especially in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. But it’s not a new question. It’s one that people labeled immigrant, refugee, or exile have asked for generations. It is the...

October 2024 News

This month, as I adapt to my relocation to Western Massachusetts, I’ve been focusing on establishing relationships with potential partners, collaborators and venues. I’m started reaching out to several local organizations that really align with my work,...
Nostalgia for Places of the Past

Nostalgia for Places of the Past

 In September of 2024, I moved back to my childhood home — not the house, but the community of Western Massachusetts where I grew up. I haven’t lived here for decades, but it was time to come back, to spend time with my aging parents, and to have an anchor...

Moving Away

It’s hard to describe the feeling of moving away. I’ve moved from Miami before–during COVID-19–but last year I moved back to the city. This year, I moved away again. It wasn’t the same city as I remembered–of course. The traffic was...