Author Archives: Julianne

this morning, before the jog, it is helen chadwick! eroticism starts here. the week has pulled upwards, reluctantly, monday’s sting and haze cleared away by the block boys tossing rowrs and “sup gorgeous”es for the first time since last frost–hey … Continue reading →

HI! Before I forget: don’t forget to come holler at me & Marisa & Kara and Farai Chideya (!) et al at the Center for New Words’ Women, Action and Media Conference: Making Noise, Making Change at MIT in Cambridge! … Continue reading →

Dear Ms. Julianne Escobedo Shepherd: Thank you for sharing with me your concerns regarding the crisis in immigration that our nation faces. I have heard from many of my New York constituents on this important topic. Enclosed is my most … Continue reading →

T.I.’s KING IS A FUCKING MONSTER more after i pick my face up off the floor

Dear BlueLatinos.org members, Immigrant America is rising and fighting back the anti-immigrant hysteria that is rolling through the country like a thick, deadly fog. This past week over a million people marched in cities all across America demanding respect for … Continue reading →

My awesome cousin Brian, photographer (NYC: holler at a headshot), is now in the blogiverse. Funny Quotes! Photos! Pithy commentary! As Aunt Josie sez, we Escobedos have such good genes.

Was that disjointed? I don’t know. In case you didn’t see the hot air balloon of my face and the word “Updates” flying over your hood, I am like, working now. From an office. I have a stunning view of … Continue reading →

MOJOhelmina, queen of our couch, sends a little gem. To this I say, “SOUTER IS KILLING IT IN THE GAME.” her response: “souter IS the gamez!!@SZAF!!” MO: RULING L’ECOLE also.. advance word on the street sez ATL the movie is, … Continue reading →

that is the sound of me rubbing my eyes on my glasses, tryna see if i got bugs cluttering up the windshield. “WHAT’S THIS?” I ask. “A Brit magazine by and about Women in Hip-Hop that is completely downloadable via … Continue reading →

Have I told you about my weekend yet? Firstly, I misunderstood Mo’s concept for “Google Me This,” at NYUFF. I thought it was a presentation of internerd-curated videos, and had this whole concept/performance planned about nationalized health care and feminism … Continue reading →