6 Sometimes weird is just weirdWhen I was young, I was attracted to people who looked interesting and weird to me. There’s a […] This entry was posted in Advice Language & Words Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged Anita Baker attracted to weirdness Fairy Tales song Weirdness on March 22, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
8 Let’s not give it up for…any moreI’ve attended a number of meetings, where a youngish but not youngster guy has served as a Master […] This entry was posted in Black People Community Language & Words Local Politics Rants and tagged MC. Over-used phrases on March 15, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
3 Anyone but you (Trump)Any place but here Anyone but you Any time ‘cept now Lord, please help me through. No place […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Power - Politics & Race words of wisdom and tagged 2016 US Presidential Election Donald Trump Sorrow in US Election on November 10, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
1 No One Comes from Nothing _ Stop Saying This!“I came from nothing.” “S/he came from nothing.” I hear this phrase applied or self-described regularly when someone […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Language & Words Musings about life Uncategorized on October 13, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
5 In despair about disparitiesSo, you’ve invited to the meeting, convening, conversation or whatever the hell it’s being called this time – […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston Language & Words Power - Politics & Race Rants and tagged data discussing inequality Hidden Cost of Being African-American inequality Nikki Rosa by Nikki Giovanni social justice discussions The Half has Never Been Told The New Jim Crow Warmth of Other Suns white privilege Why you get tFunky on Me on August 28, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
9 To be real about resilienceI’ve listened to many keynote speakers, presenters and panelists talk about the importance of resiliency over the years […] This entry was posted in Advice Black People Encouragement Language & Words Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged coping keynote speakers platitudes resilience resiliency on August 18, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
7 Do I do that?I don’t want to be: A bitch A witch A person with a chip on my shoulder The […] This entry was posted in Advice Language & Words Musings about life Rants words of wisdom and tagged negative attitude Rudeness words that disrupt on July 1, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
2 Defining Blackness – Beyonce, Jamelia & CandelariaNote: I posted this piece in 2009. It bears repeating because of the recent brouhaha over Beyonce’s blackness. […] This entry was posted in Black People Celebration Language & Words Power - Politics & Race Rants self-esteem words of wisdom and tagged Beyonce blackness defined Jamelia Piers Morgan Queen Bey on April 27, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
2 Domestic Situation poem & Poetry Out LoudSome people have a “graveyard” love. I heard this phrase in my youth and it stuck with me. […] This entry was posted in Art Books Celebration Language & Words Love & relationships Teens and tagged Courtney Stewart Ernest Hilbert Poetry Month Poetry Out Loud on April 20, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
Grandchildren Underfoot and a Pig in the Cellar – writing ...I had an essay published in the Boston Globe Sunday edition last week. The print title is “Two […] This entry was posted in Boston Dorchester Language & Words Publications Writing - ideas & samples and tagged ArtsEmerson Old houses Walter Mosley on November 20, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
4 Being pissed off – A love choiceSome posts are published quickly after being written. Others sit for days, weeks, or even months. Usually written […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Love & relationships Music Musings about life and tagged Anger Lionel Ritchie Love will find a way Volatility You have a choice on August 26, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
1 How are you gonna hurt my feelings?I had a great time visiting my family in St. Louis recently. Our trip was cut short but […] This entry was posted in Advice Language & Words The Family words of wisdom and tagged Honesty Name-calling Self-knowledge on May 26, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
2 Can I poet with you – Ntozake ShangeI had originally hoped to post a poem a day during Poetry Month (April) which has officially ended […] This entry was posted in Art Black People Books Celebration Language & Words Laughter & Joy Love & relationships words of wisdom Writing - ideas & samples and tagged Mass Poetry Month Ntozake Shange on May 1, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
2 Can I poet with you – W.H. AudenFuneral Blues by W.H. Auden was made famous by the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral, when one […] This entry was posted in Books Funerals & Obits Language & Words Love & relationships Memories and tagged Four Weddings and a Funeral Funeral Blues Poetry W.H. Auden on April 24, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
Can I Poet with You? – Lucille CliftonIt is downright unfair to pick a couple of poems from a prolific poet to represent them. In […] This entry was posted in Black People Books Celebration Language & Words Reading Writing - ideas & samples and tagged Grolier Poetry Book Shop Lucille Clifton National Poetry Month Poetry on April 17, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
Can I Poet with You? – Clarence MajorClarence Major is a poet, novelist and painter. I have a tattered copy of Swallow the Lake, a […] This entry was posted in Art Black People Celebration Language & Words Reading on April 14, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
Can I poet with you – Robert FrostLo and behold that some famous poems by well-heralded poets that I had to read for school, still […] This entry was posted in Books Language & Words Reading words of wisdom and tagged Poetry Robert Frost on April 10, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
Can I Poet with You – June JordanEloquent and fiery, activist June Jordan remains one of my favorite poets although her output stopped when she […] This entry was posted in Books Language & Words Writing - ideas & samples and tagged Celebration of Poetry Month June Jordan Poetry on April 9, 2015 by Candelaria Silva