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My Own Personal Joady

July 2, 2009 Lithe and blonde and a hundred pounds, she sinks her toes into the smooth, silver stones. I watch her. Slipping on her big brown sunglasses, which remind me of fly’s eyes, she sits down next to me … Read More

by Felipe Cabrera on April 28, 2010March 17, 2013

_Failed Love_

I’m not sure how your Valentine’s Day turned out—sappy and loaded with Stevia, I hope. As I write this, mine doesn’t seem to be beginning so well. It’s 12:33 am Sunday morning, and I’m watching _Zombieland_ with my fourteen year-old … Read More

by Felipe Cabrera on February 17, 2010March 17, 2013

Politics and Street Art

The following was adapted from an excerpt of a Word document that may one day, by the grace of David Simon and the Holy Ghost, become a thesis. Amen. Graffiti, also referred to as street art or guerrila art, depending … Read More

by Felipe Cabrera on February 24, 2010March 22, 2013

“There’s this rich guy, he wants to be famous”

Years ago an American army captain ordered a million copies of a short novel, something to help keep the troops’ spirits up in Europe. Many credit the mass production of this book, _The Great Gatsby_, as the reason why F. … Read More

by Felipe Cabrera on February 10, 2010March 17, 2013

On “Girl Pain”

Almost four years ago I attended a symposium featuring rapper Talib Kweli that focused on hip-hop’s responsibility to the community at large. What sticks out in my mind is a joke told by Mr. Talib (lyrics stick to your ribs). … Read More

by Felipe Cabrera on March 3, 2010March 17, 2013

Desert Apocalypse

During the monorail ride at the Newark Airport, most of the talk was about how “crazy” the weekend would be at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The lineup was particularly strong this year, boasting Thom Yorke, The xx, … Read More

by Felipe Cabrera on April 21, 2010March 17, 2013


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