Mary Cuevas's Blog

One Last Thing

Mary Cuevas

Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Birthday: November 08

Bio: Freelance writer, educator, blogger. Have dabbled in documentary filmmaking. Dropped out of college to experience life. Lived in most major cities in USA and also London, England and Wellington, New Zealand. Waited tables while traveling and living for these ten years. Returned to college, studied history at UCLA, earned a BA. Taught overseas in Bogota, Colombia and Gumi, S. Korea.

MY RECENT POSTS

Collateral Murder, Wikileaks Video
April 06, 2010 01:56PM
The Charles Schultz Philosophy for the Holiday Season
December 23, 2009 05:14PM
Sophie's Choice at Arizona Border: A Humanitarian Crisis
March 23, 2009 03:23PM
Humane Borders
March 15, 2009 12:03PM
Tucson, Arizona: Get Back To Where You Once Belonged
March 08, 2009 11:02AM

MY RECENT COMMENTS

“heard the pentagon is not going to investigate what happened in this video. a sh…”
April 08, 2010 03:43PM
“yep, cops havbe a rep for being involved in domestic violence all the time. ange…”
April 06, 2010 03:27PM
“thanks for commenting bonnie. will check out your post next. democracy now with…”
April 06, 2010 03:25PM
“bbe, heard of wikileaks for the first time when i read a post you woprte last week…”
April 06, 2010 02:39PM
“hi delia, yes i think charles shultz has the right idea.:) and how are you!!! ho…”
December 24, 2009 01:06PM

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APRIL 6, 2010 1:57PM

Collateral Murder, Wikileaks Video

Julian Assange, co-founder wikileaks

Julian Assange, co-founder of wikileaks, is badass. Mr. Assange said in his interview with MSNBC yesterday that the soldiers in the video below were playing video games with the lives of people. Mr. Assange and wikile… Read full post »

2 Comments

DECEMBER 23, 2009 5:14PM

The Charles Schultz Philosophy for the Holiday Season

The Charles Shultz Philosophy for the Holiday Season

This holiday season I thought I would use the Charles Shultz Philosophy, creator of the Peanuts comic strip, to thank some people who have touched my life.

For those who do not know his philosophy, here it is:

You don't have to… Read full post »

4 Comments

MARCH 23, 2009 3:23PM

Sophie's Choice at Arizona Border: A Humanitarian Crisis

Crossing the border can be deadly. Body of migrant found outside Tucson

I drove down to Nogales on Wednesday and crossed over to the Mexican side. No More Deaths has an aid station set up there where they ask migrants being… Read full post »

14 Comments

MARCH 15, 2009 12:03PM

Humane Borders

Bob and Joe of Humane Borders standing next to truck at Mexican border; the wall in the background

I went out with Humane Borders yesterday. Left Tucson at seven in the morning and returned around one in the afternoon. We went down… Read full post »

9 Comments

MARCH 8, 2009 11:02AM

Tucson, Arizona: Get Back To Where You Once Belonged

Saguaro National Monument (West)

I have moved to many places in my life, including four
countries outside the USA, but this was indeed in record breaking time for me.

I found a place on Sunday, February 22nd. More on

… Read full post »

12 Comments

FEBRUARY 12, 2009 11:10AM

My Dad

My Dad at Schooner or Later Restaurant on the waterfront, Long Beach, CA, May 2008

I have heard and used this phrase, "put it out in the universe and you never know what will happen." If you have stopped by to visit my blog, please send… Read full post »

7 Comments

Editor’s Pick

FEBRUARY 7, 2009 3:30PM

Che: Part One and Part Two

Movie Poster uploaded on Flickr by Cine Fanatico

If you are hoping to learn everything about Che Guevara from these two films, you will be disappointed. If you read about Che on Wikipedia or the most excellent book by Jon Lee Anderson,… Read full post »

9 Comments

FEBRUARY 5, 2009 7:02PM

Immortal Technique - A Revolutionary Life

Immortal Technique, UCLA, May 2008, all photos by Angi Brzycki

A revolutionary who has started an underground movement, Immortal Technique is not your usual rapper. Tech tackles… Read full post »

7 Comments

FEBRUARY 1, 2009 4:06PM

Oz Open: Nadal Defeats Federer in Thrilling Five Set Match

Australian Open 2009 Men's Final: Rafael Nadal Defeats Roger Federer in Thrilling Five Set Match

Rafael Nadal wins Australian Open, photo uploaded on azzurri_nr1

Roger Federer was hoping to tie the Pete Sampras record of fourteen major titles. Rafael Nadal was hoping to win his… Read full post »

7 Comments

Editor’s Pick

JANUARY 27, 2009 12:27PM

Obama Grants Al Arabiya Exclusive Interview (Video)

Obama Grants Al Arabiya TV Excluxive Interview

Al Arabiya Interview, Part 1

Obama discusses peace and mutual respect in this interview aired last night on Al Arabiya Muslim TV. Yet another powerful move by Obama to show the Arab world we are serious about a solution… Read full post »

17 Comments

JANUARY 27, 2009 12:06PM

Carter on Peace in the Holy Land, NPR Interview

Jimmy Carter on Peace in the Holy Land, NPR Interview

Menachem Begin, Jimmy Carter, and Anwar Al Sadat, 1979, uploaded on Flickr by Jeff Kubina

NPR's Renee Montagne interviewed Jimmy Carter this morning. Carter discusses his new book, We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land. Carter… Read full post »

4 Comments

JANUARY 26, 2009 12:32PM

Obama Talks Fuel Efficiency With EPA

Photo uploaded by staticbob on Flickr

President Obama would like stricter emission standards in California for trucks and cars. Trucks leaving the Port of Long Beach, the second largest port in the nation, spew toxic fumes in the air every day. Consequen… Read full post »

4 Comments

JANUARY 25, 2009 1:58PM

Australian Open 2009 - Tennis Anyone?

Rafael Nadal, photo uploaded by azzurri_nr1 on Flickr

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, photo uploaded by azzurri_nr1 on Flickr

Fernando Gonzales, photo uploaded by azzurri_nr1

Ga… Read full post »

4 Comments

JANUARY 24, 2009 2:13PM

Obama's Envoy, Mitchell, to Talk to Ordinary People in Gaza

Obama's New Envoy, Mitchell, Asked to Talk to Ordinary People in Gaza

Middle East Envoy George Mitchell, photo uploaded on Flickr by mashget

Even though Israel did not allow journalists into Gaza during the recent incursion, the world was watching. Bloggers were posting photos of women and… Read full post »

12 Comments

JANUARY 23, 2009 8:44AM

Obama's Plans Cause a London Train Station to Dance

Obama's First 48 Hours Cause a London Train Station to Erupt in Spontaneous Dance

London train stations are usually crowded with people rushing to work, looking tired and forlorn. However, on this particular morning at 11 o'clock, it was a different story.

News… Read full post »

4 Comments

JANUARY 22, 2009 12:27PM

Obama Signs Executive Order to Close Gitmo

Amnesty International protest against torture and human rights violations at Guantanamo Bay prison, photo uploaded on Flickr by damonlynch

President Obama just signed an executive order to close down Guantanamo Bay prison (a.k.a. hell on earth). H… Read full post »

5 Comments

JANUARY 22, 2009 11:03AM

Open Letter to Obama in New York Times (Full Page Ad)

2004 Billboard in Times Square, photo by brian glanz uploaded on Flickr

Here is an excerpt of the speech Obama gave on election night, November 4, 2008:

To all those who have wondered if America's beacon still… Read full post »

8 Comments

Editor’s Pick

JANUARY 21, 2009 8:58PM

President Obama's First Day on the Job

Obama street art, Atlanta, Georgia, uploaded on Flickr by brianmanley

And some people thought Obama wasn't ready to run the country. President Obama has done more in eight hours for peace and justice, freedom and ethics than Bush did in his… Read full post »

11 Comments

JANUARY 21, 2009 10:16AM

Obama Family on Inauguration Day

Photo by H Darr Beiser, USA Today

I just love this photo of Barack Obama listening to what his young daughter Sasha has to say moments before he took the oath of office.

An exciting time in history. I heard last night that he… Read full post »

4 Comments

JANUARY 20, 2009 8:41AM

Hope

I have been ashamed to be an American at various points in my life. But for the last eight years, my shame has not abated for even one day.

I am hopeful on this day, in this place, at this time, for my country.… Read full post »

4 Comments

JANUARY 19, 2009 10:40AM

Former IDF Captain Denounces Gaza Attacks

Former Israeli IDF Captain Denounces Attacks on Gaza

In this BBC interview, former IDF Captain, Yonatan Schapira. says that the Palestinians have been forced to live in ghetto-like conditions and are treated like animals. Please watch this 3:25 minute interview. At about the 2:00 minute… Read full post »

7 Comments

JANUARY 18, 2009 11:10AM

Gazan Doctor and Peace Advocate Attacked Asks Why

Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish in waiting room of hospital, photo uploaded from NY Times by mashget on Flickr

I wanted the world to see what happened to this doctor and my wish is coming true. There is a most excellent… Read full post »

8 Comments

JANUARY 17, 2009 4:03PM

Gaza Doctors and Medics Attacked

Found this on YouTube from Al Jazeera. A doctor's family was attacked just as an Israeli television journalist was about to interview him to discuss casualties and the situation at the hospitals.

It is a moving video. The journalist breaks down not… Read full post »

13 Comments

JANUARY 15, 2009 3:06PM

The Wrestler

Marisa Tomei and Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler, photo by Niko Tavernese

Mickey Rourke's performance in this film absolutely deserved the Golden Globe he was awarded Sunday night. He was this broken down wrestler. His character is so touching and sad, you just want to take… Read full post »

5 Comments

JANUARY 14, 2009 10:47AM