Keeping My Promise
March 10, 2010 – 4:45 pm | 2 Comments

ShareI used to visit my parents at least once a week.
My dad was confined to a wheelchair and in his late 80’s, but his brain was sharp as ever.

We would sit at their kitchen …

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The Winter Olympics and Hot-Blooded Latinas
March 1, 2010 – 1:07 pm | One Comment

ShareThe Winter Olympics have been going on in Vancouver these past few weeks. No, I have not been watching.
Occasionally, I will peak over my husband’s shoulder (he watches online) and then I can do …

The Difference Between a Latino Kid Party and an Anglo Birthday Party
December 16, 2009 – 5:13 am | 21 Comments
The Difference Between a Latino Kid Party and an Anglo Birthday Party

ShareBy Señora López
Recently, we spent much of the day at a birthday party for a little girl in El Chiquito’s class. The party was at a roller skating rink. Roller skating is one thing …

Holiday Entertaining, Sweet Cholitas and a Latina at Disney
December 15, 2009 – 10:19 am | 3 Comments
Holiday Entertaining, Sweet Cholitas and a Latina at Disney

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Get creative holiday decor and food tips and learn to make fun cakes and pastries. For free. From the comfort of your own casita, or office (if you close your door.) Join in in …

What’s Your “Turron” of Choice?
December 14, 2009 – 9:51 am | 4 Comments
What’s Your “Turron” of Choice?

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There are some things that are unique to my Cuban culture that I take for granted. Particularly at Christmastime.
Like most people and most other cultures, there are things we grew up with that seem …

Chicana Christmas: La Virgen, Las Posadas y Los Tamales
December 11, 2009 – 9:48 am | 2 Comments
Chicana Christmas: La Virgen, Las Posadas y Los Tamales

ShareBy Tessa Del Pino
Each year, the gigantic Advent Wreath that hung on the altar at church marked the beginning of Christmas — a celebration that lasted all month.
Let me tell you about it. Maybe …

Espiritus and Ghouls
October 30, 2009 – 9:14 am | One Comment
Espiritus and Ghouls

ShareMy little daughter is so excited about Halloween. She will be a green-faced bruja, dressed in a flowing black and silver dress her aunt made. Though nearly 6, it is only her second time …

El Diario: Happiness and Robert Redford
May 19, 2009 – 8:25 am | No Comment
El Diario: Happiness and Robert Redford

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