19 Side or direct – Me, TooSometimes, it’s the side-eye and other times the direct eyes. It is menacing men, four, five, ten and […] This entry was posted in Rants Women and tagged assault Dr. Christina Ford innocence Me Too naivete rape on October 27, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
12 So much more than prettyIt struck me the other day that the most and often only thing I hear people say to […] This entry was posted in Beauty Celebration Children Language & Words and tagged Candelaria Silva cuteness granddaughters grandsons Margaret Hamilton praising girls Prettiness Wizard of Oz on October 10, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
6 But when do I clap – Understanding Chamber MusicHis voice filled me from the sheer beauty of it – the deep register and clear tone. I […] This entry was posted in Art Boston Community Diversity Dorchester Music and tagged Ashmont Hill Chamber Music chamber music Classical Music Dashon Burton Dot jazz Series Jason Palmer Parish of All Saints Robert Schumann on September 25, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
3 Glory, Glory, Hallelujah: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin – guest ...The music of Queen Genius of Soul Aretha Franklin has been part of my life since I became […] This entry was posted in Black People Celebration Music Tribute With Gratitude & Thanks on August 29, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
6 Good Customer ServiceRecently, I’ve had good customer service in a few places. I used to experience good service so regularly […] This entry was posted in Boston Dorchester Uncategorized Work & working and tagged Ashmont Grill Boston customer service Dorchester FedEx MBTA Roche Brothers transit ambassadors UPS Store on August 14, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
4 Our Love in Write on the Dot Volume IVThere is no greater thrill for me than seeing something I’ve written in print. and I am pleased […] This entry was posted in Dorchester Language & Words Love & relationships Publications Walking and tagged Candelaria Silva Dorchester lyrics Write on the Dot; UMass Boston on May 23, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
10 You don’t have to post it just cause you wrote ...You don’t have to post it just cause you wrote it. Everything you think, you don’t have to […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Musings about life Uncategorized Writing - ideas & samples and tagged band on the run lyrics blog post Candelaria Silva listening to something lynda mccartney paul mccartney rough draft self-silencing weariness writing drafts on May 9, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
In fascination and in loveI have this habit – I fall in love with people regularly. I find people fascinating. I meet […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Love & relationships and tagged BAMS Festival Candelaria Silva Front Porch Arts Collective Marcus Gardley NAAC Boston Write on the Dot on April 18, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
7 Get an Effin’ WebsiteI first started drafting this post about a week and a half-ago. Had Intended to post it sooner […] This entry was posted in Advice Art Black People Community Money and thrift Rants Technology and tagged artists caterers creative people entrepreneurs makers making money solopreneurs Websites on March 1, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
4 Why Don’t We Do Better?Why don’t we do better, when it’s clear that we could? I’ve been trying to push this post […] This entry was posted in Uncategorized on February 13, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
13 Here’s to the hostsHere’s to the hosts with the most, who open their homes, share their culinary (or food-ordering) prowess, uncork […] This entry was posted in Celebration Food Friendship Laughter & Joy Tribute and tagged card parties celebrations Christmas feasts First Soup gatherings Hosting New Year's on January 3, 2018 by Candelaria Silva