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,
From the joy of hope to the heartbreak of tyranny,and back again. That was this dia.
It has been 10 años since the passenger trains had come to Tallahassee. As a matter of fact My Eldest and La Tata were on that last train, and they loved it. Right afterwards, Hurricane Katrina came through and crashed that line; it was never re established. Now the people of Tallahassee are rallying for the return, and that rally, she was good.
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Not a bad turnout considering it was 2 pm on a workday. Babushka was proud to be part of the turnout, of people who cared about their community and what happens to it. A few hours later it was to happen again, but on the flip side.
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Intimate. Intense. Sensing the Seering Sincerity of Pain and Pride. The telling of the past, with its tortures, and its survival. How today we still can feel all of it. How words and song still keep it, and us, alive.
Powerful and potent, the stories as well as the players. It was standing room only and sold out each night of performance. Thankfully they will have another performance again on March 15, and if you are in Tallahassee, or can make it up here for Slave Narratives, BB highly recommends it.
En realidad it was an emotionally charged dia,pero if you think BB wished otherwise, JU SO FONII!!! True, the last portion was heavy in its history, but upon reflection it heightened the promises and potential of today's Tallahassee. From the days of slavery, to present times where our elected officials are diverse yet united in many issues. The day waspowerful on all levels and very indicative of the offerings and mindset of Tallahassee. We are very conscious of our history, the good and the bad, embrace it,and then share it with those around us. Ojala you get to visit soon and see why Babushka dice
#ihearttally.
Babushka Besos a todos. Cuidensen.
P.S. BB will definitely be writing more about the Slave Narratives- Memoirs of Captivity in a future post. For now you can follow Midtown Entertainment Group on Feibu and see all the wonderful things they have going on and in the works.
