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StrangeTango.com is a multilayered art installation in cyberspace…the documentation of a life in three iterations: as a film treatment, a book, a blog. “What remains as documentation of a life?” Strange Tango haunts the boundaries of digital streams and visceral storytelling, where pixels and dreams flow together. Video, reportage, and nonlinear narrative meld in captured moments from the life of A. D. Tejada, artist - traveler - citizen of the world. Life is a strange tango...  |
Lawton, Oklahoma International Festival Lawton, Oklahoma is a medium-size, cosmopolitan city that is small enough to be neighborly. At the fall International Festival, September 23-25, thousands of people converge on Elmer Thomas Park for cultural activities, ethnic food, entertainment and fun. 32 countries are represented at this year’s festival. Festivities kicked off Friday [...] Five years ago, I relocated from a Boston exurb to my hometown of Lawton, Oklahoma. In the space of a year, the national spotlight focused on Oklahoma and this city of approximately 100,000 located in the Texoma region between Oklahoma City and the Texas border. With the steady supply of newsworthy stories from the [...] Earl Wyatt and Daisy Castañeda-Wyatt Stepping inside Mabuhay International Ethnic Food Market in Lawton, Oklahoma is like entering an authentic, family-run store in the Philippines. The assorted merchandise is eye-catching; the CEO and owner, Daisy Castañeda-Wyatt, is friendly and welcoming. Here in southwest Oklahoma, the Filipino community is one of the most active [...] “It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.” – Anne Sexton Charles Price As we embark on a new and hopeful year ahead, it seems a fitting time to remember our loved ones and to reflect on days past. My friend Charles Price is a fellow foodie [...]  Jun Sandoval of AJ Pilipinas Whenever the Filipino-American community of Lawton-Ft. Sill in southwest Oklahoma gathers for a party or festival, a call is made to Jun Sandoval. Not only is Jun quite famous for his Filipino dishes, but he also loves to cook. Years ago, listening with interest, I heard rumors that the Sandoval family was planning to open a Filipino restaurant. “About time,” I would think to myself. “Even a large urban metropolis like Boston doesn’t have a Filipino restaurant—despite the proliferation of other Asian cuisines like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, and Tibetan.” Continue reading AJ Pilipinas  At the Lawton Farmer's Market, a truckload of melons from Daniel's Farm in Chandler is a glorious sight. Before I returned to the southwest Oklahoma town where I grew up, I lived in seven major American cities and traveled throughout the world. When possible, whether in Boston, Bangkok, or Dakar, I would look for local outdoor markets to buy the freshest and most alluring fruits, vegetables, and flowers in season. Continue reading Lawton Farmer’s Market During the summer months, I love to cook on the grill beneath the portico by the kitchen. My family enjoys al fresco dining among the lush garden and water fountain as appetizing aromas waft through the air. For a week, June 3-9, I prepare lunch or dinner on the grill. My flavor profiles are global—combining Mediterranean, North African, and Asian influences. Meals cook in 10 minutes or less, and prep and clean up time is minimal.  Skewered Beef Strips Day 1: Dinner is a pile of skewered beef strips marinated in sangria, soy sauce, garlic powder, olive oil, and a touch of salt. The meat cooks in 3-7 minutes and mushrooms are done in about 10 minutes. Using sangria saves extra steps…and you can imbibe while grilling if there is company. Continue reading Meals From the Grill |
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