Po-Po-Poetry Month – Abria SmithApril is the 25th anniversary of National Poetry Month, a celebration of poets and poetry, started by the […] This entry was posted in Black People Books Boston Language & Words Laughter & Joy self-esteem Women Writing - ideas & samples and tagged Abria Smith Candelaria Silva Clarence Major Creative Entrepreneur Fellowship National Poetry Month Poetry Sombody Soup on April 20, 2021 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
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
6 Millions of beautiful thingsAlways remember, no matter the headlines, there are millions of beautiful, joyful, peaceful, fun, and creative things going […] This entry was posted in Art Beauty Boston Community Encouragement Laughter & Joy Musings about life and tagged Black Market in Dudley Good News holiday spirit on December 24, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
4 Who’s Zooming Who? – Affairs, trysts – Boston’s small y’allWho’s zooming who? Affairs, trysts, dalliances – Boston’s small, y’all. In some cases, I knew the mistress first. […] This entry was posted in Boston Love & relationships and tagged Affairs husbands mistresses trysts Who's zoomin' who> wives on October 9, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
2 Messages sent, messages received(This post was begun before the eclipse today – a moment I shared with many other lovely people […] This entry was posted in Art Beauty Boston Community Rants Uncategorized Work & working and tagged Bolling Building Copley Library Downtown Crossing Macy's non-profits what is valued work environment work-space on August 21, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
1 Hard come, easy go – workplace diversityI used to keep my distance. I was professionally courteous but made little effort to get to know […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston Community Diversity Power - Politics & Race Work & working and tagged workplace diversity on August 6, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
2 Hiding in plain viewIt is not unknown to me. I actually do know it. I’ve been to that place, I’ve seen […] This entry was posted in Art Boston Community Language & Words and tagged Bartlett Pear Sculpture Boston Globe Derek Lumpkins Dorchester headlines Laura Baring-Gould WGBH News on July 21, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
2 Po-Po-Poetry: James A. LaFond-Lewis (National Poetry Month)My Celebration of National Poetry Month * – Po-Po-Poetry continues with this post featuring James LaFond-Lewis (Jim to […] This entry was posted in Books Boston Language & Words Publications and tagged CW Books James A. LaFond-Leiws Mississippi's Restaurant National Poetry Month on April 19, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
4 The joy of dining aloneOne of the simple pleasures of my life is dining alone. I absolutely adore having a good meal […] This entry was posted in Boston Celebration Food Laughter & Joy Money and thrift With Gratitude & Thanks Women and tagged Dining solo on February 22, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
4 We are all connected – Women’s March BostonParticipating in the Women’s March in Boston on January 21, 2017, with the multitudes of people got me to […] This entry was posted in Boston Celebration Community Diversity Faith Power - Politics & Race The Family Women and tagged Connectedness Diversity multitudes Women's March; Boston Women's March on January 26, 2017 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
6 Preaching to the choir – community meetingsThere’s some serious smack going on in the world – real serious, deadly serious, but I’m not going […] This entry was posted in Advice Boston Community Local Politics Musings about life Rants Technology words of wisdom and tagged community bona fides community meetings social media ignorance on January 11, 2016 by Candelaria Silva
6 This meeting needs an enema“This town needs an enema,” the Joker’s character played by Jack Nicholson says in a Batman movie. He […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston Community Power - Politics & Race Rants Roxbury-related and tagged Boston Redevelopment Authority Chuck Turner Dianne Wilkerson Roxbury Strategic Masterpla Oversight Committee The Joker Tremont Crossing Project on January 4, 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
12 Soul food in BostonSoul Food in Boston…not. A recent article in the Boston Globe, Savoring a healthier, revitalized soul food by […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston Community Food Pleasures Roxbury-related and tagged Carole Darden Coast Cafe Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen Downhome Catering Handy & Person Catering Jessica B. Harris Maxine's on Saint James Next Step Soul Food Cafe Norma Jean Darden Patti LaBelle Slade's Bar and Grill Soul Food; A Taste of Country Cooking; Edna Lewis; Spponbread and Strawberry Wine The Pit Stop The Rotisserie United House of Prayer Kitchen Boston Vertamae Smart Grosvenor on October 11, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
5 The Hustle – Gypsy vs UberUber, smuber. The idea of having private cars provide taxi service is not new. Uber and other similar […] This entry was posted in Boston Community Memories Money and thrift Musings about life and tagged August Wilson Bruce C. Bollin Municipal Building Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five hustling Ibm selectric typewriter Jitney by August Wilson rent parties shadow economy Uber; Underground economy on September 3, 2015 by Candelaria Silva
6 Telling like it T-I-Is – Dr. Beverly ScottDr. Beverly Scott, who stunned Boston by announcing her resignation as General Manager of the Mass. Bay Transportation […] This entry was posted in Boston Diversity Local Politics Money and thrift Power - Politics & Race Tribute and tagged Dr. Beverly Scott MBTA public transportation on February 12, 2015 by Candelaria Silva