THREAD: I've been writing about L.A.'s traffic violence for a while now, often speaking to community members and advocates who tell me city leaders are failing miserably to deliver on their supposed number one priority: safety.

Don't let the success of others discourage you. Let it inspire you.

"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." —Anaïs Nin

I’m so excited about this cast release for a few reasons: 1. I get to represent the 619. 2. I’m representing queer women of color. 3. I’m representing curvy women 4. I love this game so much! If you got to live a dream wouldn’t you be as excited? #survivor43 #survivor

"Balance is not something you find; it's something you create." —Jana Kingsford 🌸

"When you show deep empathy toward others, their defensive energy goes down, and positive energy replaces it." —Stephen Covey

These posts are so good. Thank you my book is better than my tweets for sharing them ❤️

sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to just enjoy the moment as you experience it, no matter what might be around the corner

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The inspiration you seek is already within you

"Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears."

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"Watch carefully the magic that occurs when you give a person just enough comfort to be themselves." —Atticus

Congrats, Dr. Carlos Osuna! Carlos Osuna Jr.

Check out Columbia University Press's website to read articles, browse poetry, and listen to podcasts about the LGBTQ+ community. #PrideMonth2023 #LGBTLiterature #PrideReads buff.ly/3NndymV