Thursday, March 31, 2011

Day ninety.

Today we celebrate Cesar Chavez, the Mexican American labor leader who gave himself to the cause of farm workers' rights.
While walking back to my car after my last class ended, I saw a group of students marching through the street. I didn't know what was happening, but then I heard them chanting, "Si Se Puede!" They were celebrating Chavez's birthday.


Here's a flashback from March 30, 2009. My AmeriCorps team was given the opportunity to hear Paul F. Chavez (Cesar's son) in Fresno, CA. After his speech we laid carnations on a memorial statue.

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It's day ninety, and week 3 of my no-trash challenge. Here you'll see some of what I've accumulated so far. Chipotle burrito wrapper (cleaned, yes), gum boxes, teabag wrappers, receipts, and I don't know what.

2 comments:

  1. This is such a great site! I like the way you set this up! Great content! Thanks for sharing this!...Daniel

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  2. Thanks, Daniel! I'm glad you enjoy it. Thanks for sharing your super deluxe tip of the week! Learning how light behaves is always important in art. I visited your site--your oil paintings are great!
    Mary

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