Patroness of the Americas

We celebrate the mother of Jesus on December 12th.

Five hundred years ago in 1531 

Our Lady of Guadalupe  appeared to Saint Juan Diego. 

The account is a fascinating story and worthy of your time--even if you are not a Christian/Catholic.

The cloak with this image has survived. 

                   It can be viewed at the Basilica in Mexico City.

                                                                            

 

HBAC And The Art Of Poetry

On Tuesday night (Dec. 9th) "Bright as Life: Southern California Poets" opened at the Huntington Beach Art Center. Nineteen poems were chosen by OC Poet Laureate Gustave Hernandez. 

Gustave Hernandez welcoming many poets who had come 

to the Open Mic portion of the evening.

Yours truly is honored and humbled to be included in this show.

The Art of The Written Word . . .
Alive and Growing

Pick up your pen and begin.

Words do matter.