Café crazed 1st Gen Cuban-American raised in Miami. 62 and starting anew!! Spanglish speaking Mother of 3, Abuela of 6; a human shot of espresso and earnest in my extremism. An adventurer, dancer of life; loving its’ locuras and celebrating the "humanness" of all people. The binding ties of family, being female, getting older and day to day life while hopefully enlightening and entertaining- this is the reason for Babushka and her dance.
♪A BAILAR SE HA DICHO!!♪
This is NOT a paid political endorsement. This is an endorsement earned by Andrew Gillum through the years Babushka has personally known him. 100% heartfelt and sincerely written by BB.
HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!
For the most part, Babushka tries to stay out of politics. Ok Si, living so close to Florida's state capital, Tallahasssee, it's hard to not notice the rallies, and for this opinionated, passionate CubanaAmericana impossible not to join in the ones she truly believes in. Women's Rights, Immigration Policies, State of Latinas, Environment, all these BB has marched for and covered. All these have been parts of the whole. Bueno Beautifuls, it's now time to consolidate, to find the candidate que cubre all that is special and importante; for BB that candidato isAndrew Gillum.
What you see there, is the Andrew Gillum Babushka knows. His essence, his core beliefs, his frankness about his childhood and the gratitude for all his blessings, that is the hombre who's felt like home to BB. Notice the first thing he starts with is familia, his children. That's the main focus of his vision, what he has brought as Mayor of Tallahassee. It all starts with the children, their future dictates our own. Give them a solid, safe start and the odds are in their favor, our favor. Initiatives , events Andrew has started, endorsed, continued-
Please note that this shows 3 years, de lo cual BB has been very feliz to have attended.
Pero it's not only about the tangible he addresses. Programs like "The Longest Table" brought dialog and dinner to diverse members of the community, to open conversations and eyes. Real questions were asked and solutions called for. Otra cosa BB admires about Andrew, he never thinks he has all the answers.
And sometimes he knows he doesn't have any.
"When trust is disrupted, it's bad for law enforcement but it's also bad for the people they vow to protect," Gillum says.
2016 deadly shootings in Louisiana, Minnesota, and Texas-
For me, Andrew Gillum is very much "one of us", and every action he does, every fight he launches, BB believes in them, he believes in them, so Babushka must believe in him. In BB's ojos he covers the justo in ways that make sense and are real. We have the same concerns and ready to luchar for them. Some of his fights are the very ones BB has rallied for.
Women's Rights- Andrew believes Florida must have Equal Pay for Equal Work
Environment- Andrew believes that the best way to address the impacts of climate change is to embrace a plan to transition Florida to clean energy as rapidly as possible. Achieving this goal will put us on a path to a completely clean energy economy, creating thousands of new jobs in Florida, and cleaner air and healthier families.
The list of issues he believes in are on his webpage- https://andrewgillum.com/issues/
Andrew believes in us, the people of Florida, because he is truly one of us. Knows what working hard to adelantar is, the constant strive to get ahead, how family values and culture sustain us, and how together we can strengthen our communities. And now a little ejemplo of how down to earth this man is. Mira how pendiente and one of the people he is, when his car was in the shop he took an uber. Imaginate- the mayor, candidate for governor taking an Uber. And even more, the Uber driven by Sweetie. Si, Sweetie happened to be the one who picked up the ride. He said Andrew was very courteous,remembered Babushka and sent his saludos.
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An example of what I wish for The Grands. He encompasses all the aspirations BB wishes for her children, grandchildren, and her state. Un verdadero hombre, hecho y derecho. A self made man who knows who he is, what he stands for, ready to always strive for better- for himself and those he cares for. And Beautifuls, Andrew Gillum cares for all of us.
From his Feibu page- About: Father of three. Proud Democrat. Mayor of Tallahassee and candidate for FL Governor. Working with you to rebuild a state that works for all of us.
Vieron?? ALL of us. Vote for anyone else? JU SO FONII!!
Y por eso, because Babushka has seen it with her eyes, felt it with her heart,
Y’all know Babushka is into The Arts, especially theater. Cultivating cultura, especially when it’s not your typical mainstream type is one of BB’s amores. As part of TWAM, Theater With a Mission, specializing in Spanish Golden Age plays and Palaver Tree Theater specializing in the history of community and opportunities for locals, Babushka thought that was about as diverse as North Florida was gonna get. Tallahassee Hispanic Theater, who’d of thunk it? Bueno, BB’s amiga Alejandra did, and not only did she think about it, but she did it! Logro the dream of bringing modern plays written by Hispanic playwrights to Florida’s Capital.
A little about Alejandra- Alejandra Gutiérrez
“Alejandra has a PhD in Spanish. She also studied theater in Venezuela, and while going to graduate school, she was a member of the Spanish Theater Group at the University of Virginia. Since she moved to Tallahassee, she’s being working with Theater with a Mission, and recently with Polyphonic Bonsai. With Tallahassee Hispanic Theater she is turning one of her dreams into reality: creating a Hispanic Theater group in the US.”
And if you think this dream is only for the adult crowds, JU SO FONII!!! Tallahassee Hispanic Theater has our hijos and futuro cultura very much al tanto. Of course, to go to the future, one must know their past, so puppet shows of the classic, Don Quixote son perfecto.
And speaking of futures, Tallahassee Hispanic Theater just performed the first microtheater in North Florida. Miami being the only other microtheater in the state, this is cosa grande, and as BB shared, BUENISIMO!! Looking forward to next years offerings.
Alejandra shared, "We’ve been doing Hispanic plays in translation since 2016. The micro theater Festival idea occurred to me because it is a format very popular and successful in Spain and Latin America. Since it was during the summer we wanted to do something fun and fresh, so we added live music, food and drinks and we were really surprised with the response we got. People really enjoy the whole event and we hope to do it every summer. We will continue doing a play during the fall and spring. On November 9-10, 15-16 we’ll be presenting our next play “Idiots Contemplating the Snow”, by Alejandro Ricaño at the Monticello Opera House.
As you can well imagine, BB is very proud of Alejandra, THT- Tallahassee Hispanic Theater and all the actors and audiences who have become of part of this diversification of Tallahassee voices. Not only is the public being exposed to offerings from varied Hispanic authors, they’re beginning to realize that “Hispanic” encompasses many different types and countries. Ya Buena Hora y Al Fin!!
So you can follow, cheer, and hopefully join us un dia.
Babushka received a copy of el libro Rebirth YogaMindX, finalist in the International Latino Book Award, from mi amigo, author Humberto Castillero. This post is totalmente the opinion de esta vieja aventurera.
The Phoenix, mythical, mystical ave that lived for 500 years, would set itself on fire, to be reborn new and ready to live again. How many of us have done the same? Quee?? JU SO FONII!! Ok si, maybe no literalmente setting ourselves on fire, but following life sin parar, just plowing ahead, not really seeing our surroundings or the important things in it, only to be pushed to the point of destruction. As we say in Cuban, humans are "Hijos del maltrato" and only learn by experience. And sometimes not even then. Mi amigo Humberto Castillero went through such a life altering event and has realigned himself with life and what is his life lesson/mission. Thankfully for us he has shared that experience and offers a vision, solution, way of living, that may save us from fireburn.
Cuando BB met Humberto at a #850Latinos networking event sponsored by Conexion, he struck her as a personable man with a gentle, quiet power, but who came alive when he spoke of his journey and what he had learned. When you read this book you'll understand what Babushka felt. His historia is thorough and heartfelt and he tries to share all that he lived and how life is now with a clearer understanding and path. Ejemplo of some of YMX chapters, Journey, 15 Universal Truths, The Rebirth Cycle, Evolution of Yoga, Yoga Mind, Meditation, Body Yoga Poses, Yoga, Philosophy.
No se ustedes, pero are y'all already running ragged? Or maybe supercharged? How about getting dizzy from the pendulum swing entre los dos? 2016 and the S Sisters. Wow and woah. This was just one day in the states captol.
BB was up at 7 am; you KNOW it’s important for that to happen!
Tallahassee is Florida’s state capitol, and it has a feeling all its’ own. A place for laws, but also for laughter and lovely loitering amongst the history surrounding it.
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How wonderful to live in a country where we can do this peacefully. Even more wonderful when it’s done in such a beautiful setting.
Pero after that rally, BB needed to relax- and she knew exactly where she needed to go inTally to do just that. Right in the middle of the ciudad. Bella Lake Ella. Where ducks and decompression rule.
While there, my friend Maria Ortiz, founder/editor of Cultura Latina Magazine, introduced me to a local secret- a secret that’s been happening every Wednesday for the last 12 years, rain or shine.
Organized by Jennifer Taylor, Ph.D., Coordinator of the statewide Small Farm Program of FAMU, these local farmers share their best with Tallahassee. Fresh from their farms, beehives, gardens, this group is friendly, fun, and very knowledgeable on their wares,wears, and whereabouts. Their products, handmade apparel,farm lore and histories were shared with candor, y Babushka learned and laughed mucho during my short time with them.
Pero, it was getting late, BB had started early, and it was time to go back home to Sweetie. Ahora, y'all who know Babushka knows this isn't the typical day, this getting up early, rallying, health foods. So, where is the "a la BB" part del titulo?
