Author Archives: Art for Housewives
Mulberry Tree?
Covid has kept us away from our lovely Sussurrata. Our little family of plants has felt our absence. Some old friends have died while we were away. But then there are the unexpected new entries. Such as that of a … Continue reading
In Repose
I will be taking a break from “Toni O” stories for awhile. It will take some time to metabolize all that has happened. And I want to reflect on the best way to continue her story. In the meantime, I … Continue reading
Living on an Iceberg
For her role in Fences, Viola Davis won the Oscar for best supporting actress. In her acceptance speech, she spoke of graveyards full of people who had stories yet to be told. Those stories—“the stories of the people who dreamed … Continue reading
The Song in Her Heart
My mom grew up in the Ozarks. She believed that staying there would give her few possibilities in life. So she changed her condition of possibility by moving to San Antonio. Women at the time were raised to believe that … Continue reading
We Are Family
My childhood was greatly influenced by Fela. I don’t know when exactly she came into our lives. All I know is that my parents separated when I was a baby and my mom had to work. And then one day, … Continue reading



