Are we judged by our grammar?
Society is not the way we would like it to be, but rather the way it is. We all agree that there is plenty…
Why you should NOT learn a foreign language
Learning a second language is unproductive and a veritable waste of time. At long last I have come to my senses. After years expounding…
Keeping alive the art of penmanship
Some think that the art of handwriting –penmanship or calligraphy- is condemned to a slow but sure death. Certain educators expound that cursive writing…
Every day to a more powerful vocabulary
A more powerful vocabulary! More words at our disposal to express ourselves well, convince people, impress and awe them! The more words we know,…
How language trumps technology
Not a day passes by that I don’t hear about the new technologies, nuevas tecnologías, and how they are changing our world and life. What…
Nellie Bly, pioneer of investigative journalism
I often say “I don’t know.” People are surprised and stare in disbelief. In order to sooth their chagrin at my ignorance I follow…
Why I refuse to be labeled Hispanic or Latino
Do you know how the terms Hispano and Latino came about? It was a cruel invention of the U.S. Census Bureau. It was an…
Learning a language without forgetting another
Learn English. Learn Spanish… by all means, but do not give up your native tongue in the process! Mastering English at the expense of…
Open heart surgery changed my perspective on life
I have been a cyclist, runner, boxer and saunterer all my life. I have done Yoga and Tai-chi since I was a teenager. I…
