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Dorothy Santos in Cosmic Propulsions

Sep 21, 2021

A screenshot of my engagement and interaction with artist and scholar Chelsea Thompto’s work Landmarks. The background is faint and a grayish, off-white while the teal lines and magenta dots show the basic contours of my face. The software “reads” my face as male and neutral.

September 21, 2021 ~ For Chelsea

I could have talked to you for, like, 5 more hours. No joke. Thank you so much for taking the time to…

Dorothy Santos in Cosmic Propulsions

Sep 20, 2021

Many different types of currencies including US, Mexico, and other types of paper monies and in a wide variety of colors spread out on top of a surface that cannot be seen.

September 20, 2021 ~ For Three

I looked up at the sky tonight and it’s a Full Moon in Pisces. The last time I witnessed a full moon with…

Dorothy Santos in Cosmic Propulsions

Sep 5, 2021

An assortment of Rider-Waite Smith tarot cards scattered on a white tabletop. The Ace of Pentacles is the card we can see in its entirety.

September 5, 2021 ~ For Mae

As I mentioned via text, I’m half way done with the chapter. Without revealing too much since I’m going to…

Dorothy Santos in Cosmic Propulsions

Jul 14, 2021

July 14, 2021 ~ For Romi

I’m currently listening to Arooj Aftab’s album, specifically, Saans Lo. It’s gorgeous and lush. As a matter of…

Dorothy Santos in Cosmic Propulsions

Jul 10, 2021

Rendering of a three DNA strands that are a turquoise, blueish green tint against a black background.

July 10, 2021 ~ For Gabriela

You suffer from dreams that make you wonder if the waking life is what is unreal, surreal. And when I write…

Dorothy Santos in Cosmic Propulsions

Jun 19, 2021

From left to right, three oracle cards — Strength, Circle, and Death are on a dark brown wooden table. Each card shows a collage representing each word. The Strength card shows an elder holding flowers with a tiger. The Circle card in the middle shows people in a circle holding hands with upside-down structures pointing to the people. The Death card shows a dark silhouette with wings standing on top of a white bear that is lying on a large bed of green grass.

June 19, 2021 ~ For Amelia

Strength.
Circle.
Death.

Dorothy Santos in Cosmic Propulsions

Jun 13, 2021

Three tarot cards fanned out. The card to the left is The Tower shows structure crumbling with flames of fire and two figures falling from the tower. The middle card is The Star that shows a nude figure pouring water onto the earth and a small body of water simultaneously. The card to the right shows a white horse with figures that appear dead.

June 13, 2021 ~ For Christina D.

I’m tired and exhausted, but I feel a huge sense of relief being done with grading for the quarter…

Dorothy Santos in Cosmic Propulsions

Jun 11, 2021

A off white mottled, marbled form with streaks of purple tints and hues that resembles tree branches hold braided hair in different shades of purple and black. One larger purple braid looks as if it is unraveling. This image is set against a subtle gradient of lavender tone.

June 11, 2021 ~ For Qianqian

I’m an imposter. I’m unlovable. I’m reckless. I don’t belong here. I’m not smart enough, strong enough…

Dorothy Santos in Cosmic Propulsions

Apr 21, 2021

Book cover that shows two women and a small child sitting between the two adults. Their eyes are hidden by the title of the book Night Sky with Exit Wounds and the author’s name Ocean Vuong.

April 21, 2021 ~ For Ocean

I wish I knew you. I imagine texting or calling you and crying. Telling you about how I read one of your poems…

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Dorothy Santos in Cosmic Propulsions

Apr 8, 2021

This is a photo of an art installation titled The Anxious Ocean and the Moonbathers by Hyphen Labs. Well lit purple rectangular boxes in the foreground with circular drawings and typography on them amidst what appears to be fabric on the floor. There are illustrations painted on darker walls.

April 8, 2021 ~ For Carmen

I was reading an article tonight after we finished our conversation with Phil and Kelly for z\topia. It was…