Monthly Archives: February 2012

February 20, 2012

The Cracks In My Ceiling Have Been Repaired

My latest gig is at a company run predominately by Latino people.   I’m half-Mexican American, speak Spanish fluently, and in several ways have always felt like a person of color in a White Woman’s body.  A reverse Oreo. I’ve … Continue reading →

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February 14, 2012

A Valentine’s Day Story

The message I got growing up about romantic love was if you want a man to love you be as Asian-woman-like as possible.  (At least the way Asian women are portrayed in the media…docile, submissive, flashing the occasional coy smile, … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2012

Taking A Bath In White Light (Or White Wine…Whichever One Does The Trick)

Terrible week. Sad week. My mother was diagnosed with cervical cancer. I think she’ll be OK, but, boy, did my paradigm shift like a mofo. If you want to realize what an asshole you’ve been your whole life, realize that … Continue reading →

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February 3, 2012

Stand Up Lesson #94: Commit To Your Material

My stand up coach/friend/comedy therapist, Judith Shelton told me that my punch lines needed to be stronger.  Basically, they lack “Oomph!” and “Pow!”   Not the material, necessarily, but the delivery.   Then, last  night ”Comedienne Dana Snow!” (spoken in an announcer voice) said that … Continue reading →

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