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LA TOLTECA 2.0 Guidelines July 8, 2020 – Posted in: Blog, recent

GUIDELINES LA TOLTECA 2.0 is making its return here at www.anacastillo.net  It is a virtual zine with ongoing posts. You may submit to ana@anacastillo.net Youl’ll receive an automated response and nothing further.  (If you don’t receive the automated response alert me on FB messenger) For consideration to the following new features only unpublished, never posted on SM, original images and material.  If your work is selected it will be posted the following Friday.  If not,…

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La Tolteca 2.0 July 2, 2020 – Posted in: Blog, recent

  So pumped to kickstart La Tolteca 2.0 this weekend! Check out La Tolteca (2010-2016) Well, wha happen was…2016.  Then a mental dive about it in January 2017…but we see the light at the end of this purgatory, trial for humanity and we’re back! You’ll be able to check us out here.  The blog will be La Tolteca 2.0 and virtual.  We’ll do what we did before–feature reviews, photography, interviews, essays, poetry and commentary as…

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FREE virtual writing workshop here today – Posted in: Blog, recent, workshops

WHAT, WHO, & WHEN, HOW & WHY:  Free writing workshop with me as facilitator & blogger here.  “Face Your Fears” is the theme.  I’ll be online between 3-5 p.m., responding to questions in comments section.  You don’t have to sign up.  You don’t have to make a comment.  You don’t have to submit any writing.  But you are welcome to observe, participate and give feedback. If you’d like to submit the writing you did out…

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Stay Home March 26, 2020 – Posted in: Blog, recent

The United States is the wealthiest country in the world. Yet there are health care workers dying because of not having basic protection against the potentially lethal virus they work against. Why is that? As with all Obama funded programs, scientifically based as well as humanity related the Trump Administration got rid of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act. Ridding the government of Obama’s legacy because he is a black man was one reason.…

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The “Invisible Enemy” March 21, 2020 – Posted in: Blog, recent

So the nightmares have begun–not only the nightmare of a pandemic but real nightmares. Our imaginations go where they go–worms coming out of the tap water, being possessed by a demon, searching for people we love and can’t find them…  There’s no surprise that the anxiety levels are up. We read bed time stories to children to put their minds at ease at bedtime.  I suggest we do the same for ourselves.  If you go…

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La Comunidad–To limpia or not to limpia? March 20, 2020 – Posted in: Blog, recent

We are entering Spring Equinox.  The world is on alert and populations are challenged as never before. As a Chicana/mexicana-indigena I grew up and have always had limpias as part of our lives.  We do all kinds of limpias–sweeping with a huevo, usamos hierbas y aquas preparadas, baños. Friday is a good day for a limpia. You don’t have to find a curandera, santera, or modern bruxa/os.  If you’d like a recommendation on how to…

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La Comunidad: Comida March 19, 2020 – Posted in: Blog, recent

IMG_2323   Cooking at home is not so hard. Buying in bulk is “elder” advised.  Make enough for more than one or for several days.   Frijoles charros.  You can find recipes on line.  Legumes are a superfood, btw. Here we are.    

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La Comunidad: my blog March 18, 2020 – Posted in: Blog, recent

  Now that we’ve established how I really feel, welcome to my new La Comunidad blog.  As a writer, creative, poet and long-time cabrona con corazón, if you’re not familiar with my books and writings please do check them out.  They’re on my website and anywhere you get books and your information. You may comment whatever you wish here but only good-vibes. We are in the midst of world-spreading pandemic and I am in the U.S.…

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