Reflections from the valley

A collection of stories exploring culture, community identity, and the reality of a sustainable life. (Lots of intrusive thoughts.)
A first generation Mexican American artist following his dreams in Ojai
A first generation Mexican American artist following his dreams in Ojai
Obviously, I had to give a huge shoutout and a personal little blog post to my life partner, best friend, and fellow first-gen Mexican in a small white town, Martin... Read more...
A shy first-gen Mexican girly growing up in Ojai
A shy first-gen Mexican girly growing up in Ojai
Hey guys, I guess I should have introduced myself properly. Apologies in advance if this piece is all over the place, I just went wherever my thoughts took me. (You'll... Read more...
Sustainability without the trend
Sustainability without the trend
What do you think of when you hear the words "eco-friendly" or "sustainable"? (Cue viral SEO vocabulary.) What has been portrayed as sustainable, and who has been deemed the "hero"... Read more...