Comments on: November Five. A Dream is Alive.

By: November 6th « The Redstar Perspective

November 6th « The Redstar Perspective — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:43:55 +0000

[...] many of our own. Obama is the perfect cosmopolitan face of our country at this moment in time. Nezua gets at this much better than me (h/t): This mestizo, this blend, this face actually does represent our culture, our changing [...]

By: Election Day in Links « The Redstar Perspective

Election Day in Links « The Redstar Perspective — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:07:27 +0000

[...] I’m hoping to piggy back off this one in a later post: Nezua talks about Obama’s representing of people of color. [...]

By: jmcleod76

jmcleod76 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:18:26 +0000

mmmm hmmm! tell it , brother!

By: nezua

nezua — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:33:45 +0000

we will remember this time, sharing it. like the community i met during 9/11. these are huge moments in our tiny lives. and i’m glad to be knowing ustedes throughout. gracias.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:19:06 +0000

You are one of the people writing out there who helped me get through this last year with some faith and some realism. You are a wonderful writer, and a great example. Thank you!

By: sweetleaf

sweetleaf — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:54:25 +0000

eloquent… you state so articulately the mix of it all. i love your ability to see below the surface of it, see the forest for the trees, read between the lines, and especially recognize a better purpose.
it is such a good feel to see the gladness (long over due) in a spirit’s/soul’s expression.
with hope being recognized and acknowledged there can be strengthening from whatever the struggle, with a sense of potential.
we do have something to smile about. we just aren’t use to it.

By: NlinStPaul

NlinStPaul — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:39:26 +0000

Damn it Nez. Just when I thought I’d cried enough…here come the tears again. Just beautiful.

And I LOVE that picture of O’s grandmother. The joy!!!!!