By Lupita Peimbert. (California, USA) – That a person knows how to drive safely in California, and that he or she can show proof of identity and residence in the state, will be qualifying factors for the DMV or Department of Motorized Vehicles to be required by law to issue an original driver’s license, even … More Driving Without a License in California.
OBAMA LEAVES OUT UNIVISION AND TELEMUNDO BEFORE ANNOUNCING TARGETED MILITARY STRIKE TO SYRIA [Excerpt from Hugo Balta’s Op-ed about the Obama administration’s leaving out of the meeting two important US networks -that happen to be HISPANIC.] “Well, Mr. President – you’re wrong. The more than 52 million Latinos in this country care about the same … More Why did President Obama leave out Spanish-language TV networks?
President Obama Tuesday, September 10, that he has decided on a “Targeted Military Strike,” against Syria BUT that he has asked Congress to postpone a vote on it until Thursday. He assured there won’t be American troops on the ground, and that this will not be an “open-ended” fight. While Congress decides, the President’s cabinet … More Obama announces Targeted Military Strike to Syria, but wait, it won’t be happening right away
Dr. Felipe Sanchez Paris September 29, 1941 – July 31, 2013 Dr. Felipe (Phillip L) Sanchez Paris, who was for a brief period Acting Director of Elections for the City & County of San Francisco, died at home peacefully in his sleep July 31, 2013. Born in Gary, Indiana in 1941, he graduated from Georgetown … More Liturgy of Thanksgiving for Felipe Sanchez Paris (RIP).
Ruth Asawa, the legendary Japanese-American sculptor, founder of the San Francisco School of the Arts, and a strong supporter of de Young Museum, died August 6, 2013, at age 87. Her work can be seen around the City; her famous wire-lamps were exhibited at de Young in 2006. RIP.
The Lucas Cultural Arts Museum on their path to a site in San Francisco’s Presidio. By Lupita Peimbert Smile, the “Force,” may come to the Presidio. Promising to bring discovery, education, and innovation, the Lucas Cultural Arts Museum held an open house Monday, as one of three finalists to redevelop a site in one of … More This time again George, keep the smile on!
“I am 62 or 63 years old, not sure exactly,” he told me after I exchanged $1 for one of the American flags he was selling in downtown San Francisco. Standing up on the corner, with one of those plastic little tubes on his nose, from what appeared to be a little oxygen tank that … More American Pride, Veteran Honor
Artist Michael Feldman was walking around San Francisco when he saw an influx of light at a corner. He started painting…just because! The house is the one above Casa María, a neighborhood store on South Van Ness in the Mission District. Feldman is an established, independent artist and gallery owner who loves painting landscapes, city-views, … More The House in the Corner
Singer Amparo Sánchez speaks to the woman’s soul A bilingual interview and article. By Lupita Peimbert How do you convey the meaning and force of a song from Spanish into English? The power may not be in literal translation but in real communication. “Music does that” says Spanish singer Amparo Sánchez. “Music crosses frontiers, uniting … More On International Women’s Day
Entrevista de Lupita Peimbert. Fotos de Julieta Schneebeli. (Marzo 2013) ¬– Cuando la artista entra al escenario a media luz seguida de sus músicos, el público puede ver una silueta de curvas femeninas y de ahí, a una mujer de caminar seguro pero a la vez con tacto, familiarizada con lo que va a empezar … More En el Mes Internacional de la Mujer: Amparo Sánchez
At the Metro Station.
Photos and text by Lupita Peimbert It was a cold night, early January in Paris, France. As usual, Metro Chátelet was full of people coming and going. As usual, in the underground alleys that take you to the platforms for boarding the trains, a group of musicians delighted the audience with classical music. The violin, … More At the Metro Station
Arriving At Chichen-Itza 2012.
“Western society has highlighted the importance of material wealth and external accomplishment over spiritual growth and emotional well-being, losing track of what really makes people happy: freedom, fulfilling relationships, and creativity.” -Catriona MacGregor, author of Partnering With Nature.
Art & Culture.
Rambling About The Presidential Debate, Latinos, and Telenovelas – Politics.
