Every now and then, I like to indulge myself in a day of relaxation, by sleeping in late, not answering the phone or even charging my cell, surrounding myself with my laptop, my books and ignoring the outside world. Sometimes I don't even bathe, comb my hair or brush my teeth.

The next day, I radiate. Maybe it has to do with a full day's rest or just a well fed spirit, I don't know but it works wonder even if it is a little lonely at the end of the day.


Some cool new books and other stuff to check out, mi gente:


The Virgin of Flames by Chris Abani

Still Water Saints: A Novel by Alex Espinoza

Puerto Rican Poetry: A Selection from Aboriginal to Contemporary Times by Roberto Marquez

Hecho en Tejas: An Anthology of Texas Mexican Literature by Dagoberto Gilb

The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud by Julia Navarro and Andrew

Butterfly Boy: Memories of a Chicano Mariposa (Writing in Latinidad) by Rigoberto Gonzalez

I found this cool article on "Reinas de la Cocina" featuring one of my sister favorite TV Chef, Daisy from Daisy Cooks, amognst these others:

WHO: Isabel Cruz
ORIGINS: Puerto Rican raised in L.A.
LATEST PROJECT: The book "Isabel's Cantina" WEB SITE: www.isabelscantina.com


WHO: Zarela Martínez
ORIGINS: Chihuahua, Mexico
LATEST PROJECT: Zarela Casa, her housewares line at Wal-Mart WEB SITE: www.zarela.com


WHO: Daisy Martínez
ORIGINS: Puerto Rican raised in Brooklyn
LATEST PROJECT: "Daisy Cooks!" on PBS WEB SITE: www.daisycooks.com

WHO: Ingrid Hoffmann
ORIGINS: Colombia
LATEST PROJECT: "Delicioso" on Galavision/Univision WEB SITE: www.delicioso.com


You can read the article here:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20070214-9999-lz1f14reinas.html


I also want to check this out, it's here in NYC and looks captivating:

From the ad:

BE daring.

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And BE the first to experience the new show from Mayumana, the world-renowned performance troupe that ignites your senses with an intoxicating display of color, texture, sound and motion.

Now, this internationally acclaimed group—which has performed for millions worldwide—debuts the brand new, eye-popping creation BE, an explosive 90-minute production that takes you on a thrilling journey and never lets go.

Don’t miss your chance to see them live and BE a part of this exuberant performance.


Watch here: video

DISCOUNTED TICKETS:

1. BY PHONE: Call the Union Square Box Office at 212-505-0700 or Ticketmaster.com at 212-307-4100 and use code PBIL1

2. ONLINE: Visit Ticketmaster.com and use code PBIL1

3. VISIT: Bring this page to the Union Square Theatre Box Office, 100 E. 17th Street @ Park Avenue South (box office opens Feb 19)

For group orders of 8 or more, call Showtix at 800-677-1164

Performances:
Tuesday-Friday at 8pm; Saturday at 7pm & 10pm; Sunday at 3pm & 7pm

Union Square Theatre
100 East 17th Street

*Conditions: Offer is subject to availability and prior sale; not valid on prior purchases; cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Not valid 3/13, additional blackout dates may apply. Limit six (6) tickets per order. No refunds or exchanges. Telephone and Internet orders are subject to standard service fees. Offer is valid for all performances through March 23 but may be revoked at any time. $39 offer for all performances except Sunday at 7pm (Reg. price $60). $35 offer for Sunday 7pm performances (Reg. price $40).