Alysses’s Reviews > Olga Dies Dreaming > Status Update

It's "Limpieza"... just in case it doesn't get fixed. Honestly, all of the Spanish needs an edit.

I want you to win, Ms. Lady. I'm hoping the final draft fixed all the Spanish at the very least.

I know the reincarnation of Biggie Smalls she mentions... this wasn't a presentation. It's a gathering of bomba practioners. People simply coming together for a moment of healing and camaraderie. The women are not teasing the drummers with their fabric and hips. Bomba is resistance and healing. Bomba is used to convey joy/sadness, praise/critiques. Bomba is a peak into the dancer's, drummer's, singer's soul.

UGH... she mentioned Hurricane Maria and Guayama... and I'm suddenly panicking a little bit. Those memories are too fresh.

UGH... she mentioned Hurricane Maria and Guayama... and I'm suddenly panicking a little bit. Those memories are too fresh.

Also, I know the reincarnation of Biggie Smalls she mentions... but it wasn't a presentation. It's a gathering of bomba practioners. People simply coming together for a moment of healing and camaraderie.

A stark reminder that no matter how progressive you might claim to be you still have work to do.

"pato disease"... sad and ugly coming from someone who claims to fight for freedom for her people...

Blessings in Puerto Rican culture comes in the person giving the blessing saying "Que Dios Te Bendiga". An older man would never say "Bendición" to a younger person since "Bendición" is a form of a respect a younger person usually says to the older person both asking for a blessing and serves as a greeting. Again, the response would be "Que Dios Te Bendiga" but coming from the older person.