Slice of Life: “Boys will be boys”

Posted on May 11, 2021 by britt

I do not want to dismiss the burden of raising empowered females. However, do not dismiss nor discourage my burden of raising competent males who relentlessly and confidently and boldly empower other males, as well as females.

Slice of Life: What now?

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by britt

I never thought I would participate – much less complete – a month long writing challenge shared with an actual audience of readers. Well, I blogged every single day in March and then “poemized” every single day in April. I am WIPED.

Slice of Life: To the White Woman Who Feigns Curiosity

Posted on April 27, 2021 by britt

Earlier this month, I was inspired over at Ethical ELA to find inspiration for a mirror poem. I used Ariana Brown’s “Dear White Girls in My Spanish Class” to interject stanzas throughout my own.

Slice of Life: “Bad Kid” Rewards

Posted on April 20, 2021 by britt

A World Trying to Deal

Queen of Tejano Music: #SOLSC21

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 by britt

It feels fitting to be celebrating La Reina’s life and empowering spirit on the same day I am celebrating my multifaceted identity of mija, esposa, mami, maestra, mujer.

Soccer Superstars: #SOLSC21

Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by britt

We’ve driven to countless stadiums, even driving two hours away to cheer them on at state. The Deckers’ version of an excellent date night? Dinner at Chipotle and screaming our heads off at a high school soccer game.