No trip to San Francisco would be complete without a visit to my former neighborhood: The Mission. On this trip, I decided to take Baby Ruth to see the “Chata” Mural. Carlos “Kookie” Gonzalez is the artist behind the “Chata” mural. The mural depicts a neighborhood legend who was a popular radio host and DJ named Micaela “Chata” Gutierrez, In 2013, she passed away after battling liver cancer. The mural has its origins in the design of a fundraising flyer…
I am a sucker for a good museum. Recently, Baby Ruth and I visited her hometown of San Francisco, California. I decided to check out two museums that had opened after I moved away from the city by the bay. First and foremost, if you are looking for some intellectual stimulation or discourse, these aren’t your museums. If you are looking for sweetness, color, fun and giggles, then check out both of these places next time you are in in…
Vote or Die. I take voting seriously. My family takes voting seriously. Not so long ago, people were beaten brutalized and murdered for the right to vote. I’ve been involved in politics since I was a little girl and i will be “political” until I take my last breath on this earth. It is my duty to those who came before me and my responsibility to those who come after me. Today, I proudly walked my daughter to the voting…