Signs of Being Eric Emerson and the rituals we engage

and the rituals we engage in when we're on our way from here to there

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Signs of Being Eric Emerson and the rituals we engageSigns of Being is a collection of poetry, prose, and commentary born from the insights, observations, and experiences of C. T. Perez to understand the realms of CHamoru cultural identity. This work aims to articulate the mindscape of an indigenous CHamoru consciousness through ec(h)o literature: literature that interprets signs in the natural environment as echoes from ancestors. Guided by her saina, or elders, Perez invites readers to join her on a