Hispanics and the seven deadly sins
Fernando Diaz-Plaja wrote “Spaniards And The Seven Deadly Sins.” I thought it would be interesting to make my own list about Hispanics.
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Ida Vitale, winner of Spain’s Cervantes Prize, inspires at 96
This year´s Cervantes Prize goes to Ida Vitale, a 96-year-old Uruguayan poet who is an inspiration to us all.
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Is “textese” poor spelling and bad grammar?
Textese is used by both young and older people alike, although it´s more prevalent in youth. Is it considered poor spelling?
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How to find the right college for your child
Finding the right college for your child can be a daunting experience, especially if you did not attend college in the U.S.
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I was once a bilingual immigrant
Being bilingual and bicultural has many advantages. I initiated this journey many years ago.
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5 Great podcasts for midlife women
Here are five podcast that we love for midlife women, and what you can expect from each one of them.
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“El sistema,” a system of musical education born in Venezuela
Among other things, Venezuela created a system of musical education that inspired many countries and has proven that a dream and tenacity work wonders.
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What to expect if you travel to Madrid
Madrid is a safe city, despite what foreigners may think. Theft and pickpocketing is the worst-case scenario, but mugging is rare.
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The loneliness of an over-informed brain
Information overload is taxing my brain. Am I too old for so much input? Does everyone feel this way?
