Emotional-Bandage Paella

March 14, 2021 ~ clovescirrus

This week I watched the one-man show Traga-me A Cabeça de Lima Barreto, as it was performed by Hilton Cobra in 2018. Like O Avesso da Pele, it has to do with perspective after death, but rather than a son reflecting on his father, it involves a soul reflecting on its own lived experiences. More … Continue reading Emotional-Bandage Paella

Light-As-An-Expiring-Woman Almond Crumble

March 6, 2021March 6, 2021 ~ clovescirrus

There is no shortage of large mythical men bringing presents to children around the winter holidays. On December 25, there is the imported Santa Claus. On December 31, as well as on December 24, there is the recently revived Apalpador. On January 6, there are the three Wise Men. Elsewhere across northern Spain, parents venture … Continue reading Light-As-An-Expiring-Woman Almond Crumble

Messy Fig Nests

February 27, 2021March 6, 2021 ~ clovescirrus

The first time I was made hyperaware of my own race was a few years ago, in Buenos Aires. Strangers inquired too closely into where I was from and then proceeded to ignore my answers. My host family presented me with a casual anecdote about Asian people all looking the same. I was told repeatedly … Continue reading Messy Fig Nests