Nellie passed on in January. Her poetry stings, cuts, embraces, soothes, reminisces, calls out ... well, it's just as she was ... complicated, committed, and colorful. Nellie's brother, William Gee Wong, wrote this remembrance that traces the contours of her life. oaklandside.org/2026/01/16/n...

Demand Congress Stop Funding ICE. Write a letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

The newsletter from Kareem Abdul Jabbar is the only one I subscribe to. He's an exceptional writer with a literary style that he applies to his erudite, insightful social and cultural observations. These issues impress with the wide range of references. open.substack.com/pub/kareem/p...

One Story is an independent publishing house focused on literary fiction. Their primary publication is the monthly One Story. They are seeking student applicants for their paid summer internship. Link is in photo.

You may have received spam in the form of offers to give you vast sums of money if you'd only help the sender with a small loan. Well, I receive offers from scammers who promise they will make my books NYT bestsellers. I usually toss them in the trash, but this one caught my eye and made me laugh.

I love cartoons. My affection for cartoons and their creators comes from my awe at their ability to distill the complexities of critical thought into illustrations that require little to no text to appreciate and understand.

¡Afuéra de Hayward! www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

I visited a 4th class, where the room was chaotic in the ways that educational environments ought to be: students sharing ideas, helping each other. In the middle of it all was this muchacha, a jewel-tipped pencil in hand, crafting her story. She's in high school now. I hope she's still focused.

A 20th-century street photographer, Lisette Model. Her Reflections series of people as she saw them through the plate-glass windows, and her Jazz series, are stunning for their vitality. Wish Vienna were in my travel plans. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/a...

This is a must-see, exciting opportunity to be in the presence of a great mid-20th-century artist whose talents are finally being recognized. Wildredo Lam. Presente! Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/a...

Mike Luckovich! A cartoon is worth 1k of words.

It's encouraging to see the diversity of authors and illustrators on this list because their stories illuminate the ways that storytelling for littles can grow. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/b...

This is a vital, insightful, inspiring interview that everyone ought to read because Gallego provides a path to political reunification, renewal of purpose and of hope. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/o...

New exhibition at ImageCentral, "Evolution of Transportation." Director-Curator Frederick Watkins selected three of my images. Opening reception 10/18. 1:00 p.m., 1099 E St, Hayward. Classic cars will be on display. #imagecentralgallery #vintagecars #hotrods #photographylovers #transportationdesign

A beautiful, inspiring exchange between two remarkable storytellers. youtu.be/rfW2wlUK_wE?...

A Local Author Festival is slated for Saturday, October 4, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Hayward Public Library - Fremont Bank Room, 888 C Street, Hayward. This free event features a large range of writing styles and genres. I'll be there with my books and hope to see many of you.

Robert Redford best expressed what it means to envision and enact a project that endures when he said about his founding of Sundance Institute “I believed in the concept and because it was just that, a concept, I expected and hoped that it would evolve over time. And happily, it has.” Thank you RR.

"Cornucopia of Color," an exhibition hosted by ART Inc., is open until 10/04 at the Adobe Art Center and Gallery in Castro Valley. I'm honored that one of my photographs, CARACOL, was given an Honorable Mention Award by the judge Andrea Guskin. CARACOL is the bottom one in the image on the left.

How much fun is it to run a virtual bookshop... no worries about making the rent, markups, inventory, and natural disasters, like presidential elections. Recommending Books Is The Best Part Of Tiny Bookshop - aftermath.site/tiny-booksho...

Just Sayin' ... A rich man, riding in his carriage, became hungry. He told his driver to stop at a café, went inside, ordered eggs, and when he saw the bill, he was shocked. Are eggs rare in this neighborhood? The chef said, Eggs are plentiful, but rich men are rare here. (Life Masks by Ruth Asawa)

RIP Robin. Your books provided me with ideas on how to communicate with dignified assertiveness. Your humor tempered the topics you raised, such as none other. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/15/u...

Breaking News! My photograph, TRES PATOS, is on display at the Adobe Art Center in Castro Valley, and the judge selected it as one of three works for the Merit Award. AMAPOLAS, another one of my images, is also on view. I'll be at the gallery from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday. It'd be great to see you.

Legit news sources are disappearing, protect our public broadcasting networks and sign the petition: sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...

This is a compelling interview with an author whose poetry book is recently published. hiplatina.com/yael-valenci...

Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, they have a special ability to perceive geometric regularity.

This is an interesting piece that describes Sheinbaum's rise to the presidency, her work as a scientist, and ways that her administration might bring a positive change of conditions for Mexico's poor and working class, especially women. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/o...

Lirio de Cala is one of four images of mine included in the upcoming 2025 ImageCentral Spring Exhibition. The show runs April 21 - June 6, with the opening reception on April 26 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Oprah's Harpo Foundation has opened its application window for underrepresented visual artists. The deadline is 04/28/2025. philanthropynewsdigest.org/rfps/rfp1766...

I'm pleased to see that one of my images was selected for the upcoming 2025 ImageCentral Spring Exhibition announcement card. The show runs April 21-June 6, and the opening reception is on April 26, 2-5 p.m. ImageCentral Gallery, 1099 E Stt, Hayward.

My favorite quote from the Mahatma. So true, but so painful in the process of defying tyranny.

Demand the Immediate Release of Palestinian Student Activist Mahmoud Khalil from DHS Detention. actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

The stats speak for themselves. The Nut House obsession with our trans allies is out of touch with reality.

Map wars in the Middle East: How cartographers charted and helped shape a regional conflict theconversation.com/map-wars-in-...

At last! Barbara Ramos is seen by many more than her Bay Area fans. Congratulations! Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/b...

Yea! Let's hope more D's are forthcoming and responsive like AOC! Abajo con timidity! www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Exciting new collection of critical writing by Beatriz Nascimento. www.thenation.com/article/cult...

Once again, WaPo (owned by Bezos) wimped out and backed out of running this ad.

Map wars in the Middle East: How cartographers charted and helped shape a regional conflict theconversation.com/map-wars-in-...

Some more Mariposa pictures! 🦋

Always a treat to be with the Mariposas at Mariposa DR Foundation. I gave a workshop to the older girls on pinning wings on our dreams. Wings on dreams of studying to be orthodontists, doctors, marine biologists, engineers, lawyers, and two writers. May they all fly as high as they dream of going.

Sorry news. I loved his weird ass narratives and visuals of vulnerable characters in bizarre settings, rather like life is. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/m...

CA Lawyers for the Arts is sponsoring a free legal clinic for LA artists impacted by the firestorms. calawyersforthearts.org/event-6026082

Ann Telnaes is my favorite political cartoonist for the very reason she resigned from TWP; she's unafraid of depicting the realities of our times. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/b...

The wonderfully erudite Kareem Abdul-Jabar shares his thoughts about how he makes the Christmas holiday meaningful in his life. Special Edition: A Very Kareem Christmas kareem.substack.com/p/special-ed...

Happy Holidays! In the forthcoming year let's develop the fortitude to organize within our communities, resist totalitarian regimes, and spend time with the people we love and cherish.

One final photo from our journey to Ireland. A mural in Belfast.

The Giant's Causeway in Antrim is a marvel of Mother Nature that inspired a fantastic tale about a conflict between 2 giants. Mike hiked the most rigorous paths in the park while I made photos. You may recall the Led Zeppelin album that featured the geological wonder.

Excellent advice from poet Kate Osana Simonian. When I have a piece ready, I submit it to many competitions so when I receive a rejection, I’ve forgotten and am unaffected. Submitting is a heroic act. I keep a tally and if I’ve got a lot of rejections, I take it as a sign to revise.