Désirée Zamorano

@ladeziree

Humanist. MEXICAN AMERICAN. Writer. Educator. Altadena diaspora Story Collection: Amarisa's Cooking Pot Latest novel: DISPOSSESSED Our hidden Californian history www.desireezamorano.com

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Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Jun 17

Name a TV show you’re positive no one remembers but you. I'll play! I loved this as a kid. AND the Ghost and Mrs Muir series

Three blond kids, a blond nanny with long curls, and a winsome hat, being held together by a very conservative 1970s dad

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· May 1

#Maydaystrong at Long Beach CA

Table display of supporters at #MayDayprotest including @clue @cfa

Crowd shot at Long Beach May Day protest

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Apr 25

The cover of Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man a melanin-rich head, a sole sad eye visible, slim nose, lips parted, lightly obscured by a slanted x/y axis

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Jan 4

Thích Quảng Đức Monument is relevant to today

Thích Quảng Đức Monument is a peaceful and meaningful place to visit, offering a glimpse into the life and teachings of one of Vietnam's most reThe act of self-immolation by Thich Quang Duc drew global attention to the policies of the Diệm government, with photographs of the event circulating widely. In particular, a photograph taken by Malcolm Browne won the World Press Photo of the Year, while John F. Kennedy famously stated that "No news picture in history has generated so much emotion around the world as that one".

The monument, built in his memory, features a bronze statue of the monk sitting in the lotus position atop a granite pedestal. Visitors can also see a relief depicting the fiery self-immolation that made him a symbol of Buddhist resistance.

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Nov 5

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Oct 30

A joy to discuss DISPOSSESSED with the college students at Pasadena City College who read it. 🥰😍🤩

Desiree holds a copy of DISPOSSESSED in a classroom lecture setting. Students in the back rows display their copies too.

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Oct 18

Great turn out in Long Beach- and there are more rallies to follow today. A great day

Hundreds of protesters line a beach park, with palm trees and an apartment building in the distance

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Aug 22

Peak peacock season

Male peacock fully fanned out before a peahen.

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Aug 21

My first unboxing. @leeandlow.bsky.social ##theamadowomen

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Aug 12

Happy Republished Day to me! "Four women connected by birth, separated by secrets" Thanks to @leeandlow.bsky.social

The vibrantly colored cover of the novel The Amado Women featuring four differently hued Latinas

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Jun 23

Life CAN be shit, but we MUST embrace the moments of joy, too. Today's moment: a salt foam cold brew from blk dot coffee in Long Beach. Unexpectedly delightful

Plastic cup filled w iced coffee topped w foam on a wrought iron patio table w parking lot and palm trees in the distance

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Jun 14

Yes #LongBeach #NoKings was AMAZING!

Crowd shot w a protester holding up Tyrant Racist Umpa-loompa Misogynist Psychopath

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· May 14

Mood:

Skull discovered in Monte Alban covered w bits of jade

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· May 13

LOVE having a story in here- "Cookies" ! alongside other writers @danielolivas.bsky.social and icons like @anacastillowriter.bsky.social and Lucha Corpi! (Didn't announce it in January cuz I was distracted by things)

Book cover of Muertos Day of the Dead Fiction with Chrysathemums as decoration

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Mar 24

Cat gazing placidly into camera as owner smiles in the background, under a multicolored crocheted Afghan

Désirée Zamorano@ladeziree· Mar 10

So moving to commemorate the pandemic with these women Romaine Washington, @katemaru.bsky.social Noriko Nakada Hazel Kight Witham and @lisacheby.bsky.social who organized it all w Beyond Baroque around her chapbook Contact Tracing