blackgirl on mars: notes on a life in copenhagen (or how my alienation brings me closer to people).

I had an amazing day in the city the other day. It all started with an impromptu lunch with my friend I, who suddenly realized, "Hey, I think that Gudrun Hasle show is about to close & it's right around the corner. Wanna' go check it out?" The timing couldn't be better. First of all, this same friend had recently hipped me to her, knowing how much I love art and especially anything that incorporates stitching. But with Gudrun, there's something even more compelling here.  When I first saw her work I zeroed in on her spelling.  See, Gudrun is dyslexic. And she's found a way to incorporate this in her work in a way that empowers.  About 7 or so years ago, I had the privilege of individually assisting a young 3rd grader- let's call him Dexter. Dexter was this perfectly adorable 3rd grader, with round freckled cheeks and an amazing (I would almost say superior) disposition. There was no doubt about it: Dexter was advanced in so many w...

Yesterday she went to visit her insurance company to hear what they could offer her. Her meeting was in the afternoon- a time she preferred. She does not like morning appointments. Mornings are meant for silence. The building was ornately decorated and the agent, obviously impressed. "You're so integrated," the agent gushes, "You're a sign that all you have to do is work hard and you can get ahead here." She reminds the agent that she's American and has a Western education behind her. "You'll make a great motivational speaker!" The agent yells behind her as she exits the building. She visits an old friend whose house is right down the street from the insurance agency's offices. Her old friend makes her tea and they talk about life. Her old friend asks, "How's the romance? The boyfriend?" Despite the many other things that is happening in her life, it is always the presence of a male (or not) that seems to intrigue man...

I found this video today with the following description. "You will notice that everything an Indian does is in a circle, that is because the power of the world works in circles, everything tries to be round." -Black Elk, Oglala Sioux Holy Man Someone cannot fit a round circular concept into a square hole. Indoctrination by school and college education is a squared teaching, designed to serve a master. Is it anything else? What is it to be an indigenous and a suppressed people? Yet aware and to question. Nature and reason may not fit into the traditional model of universities and the academia based on- who`s school of thought? All races of people are related. What choices do people with awareness of natural ways and ancient memory have to go by to live in harmony and self determination outside of the massive indoctrination being administered upon us and our children? I see a collective plight in all of us no matter of difference of opinion or thought of need of competing ...

The Hippopotamus animal totem demonstrates supremacy, affecting strength, conception, imagination, remedial, proper use of violent behavior, capability to move stylishly through feelings, security of family, maternal instincts when essential, innovation of new technique, logical dreaming, strength courage and the ability to stay calm in a crisis. They are blessed in the traditions of Africa and Egypt. Hippos’ name significance is considered as “Water Horse”. Hippopotamus mainly spends most of the time in water. When it is not in the water apparently it remains on the land. It is very old realm of origin, authority, conception, imagination, and remedial. They are said to be the second biggest mammal in the world. They can help us in grounding our body and soul to the earth as a result we can handle and remove depressing emotional problems. In consideration about the supremacy of water, hippopotamus has a connection to the religious, imaginative and remedial monarchy of water. ...

I am really enjoying working from home. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be able to unplug for a minute. It's also great to return to one of my passions - and that is writing, of course. Whether it be mine or someone else's. I am really enjoying the story that one of my clients has woven about 3 generations of Iranians before, during and after the Iranian Revolution. I am really learning a lot about the country and those turbulent times. There are some other projects that I'm working on that I also feel good about. The question is however- what next? But I will enjoy the present and again, the time to gather myself and plunge into the next chapter of my life.