It wasn’t too long ago that celebrities like Eva Longoria, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Alba, and yes even La Diva Del Bronx Jennifer Lopez could speak only a couple of words of Spanish before staring blankly into space in confusion and resorting back to their more comfortable tongue of English. They […]
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For Super Soul Sunday Oprah Sits Down With Don Miguel Ruiz To Talk About ‘The Four Agreements’
This Sunday, as part of her returning new series “Super Soul Sunday” Oprah Winfrey sits down with New York Times bestselling author, Don Miguel Ruiz to discuss his book The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom. According to Ruiz, the four agreements to a better you are: 1. […]
‘Acabame De Matar’ & Countless Other Rancheras That Transcend Time And Generations
I’ve always been a huge sucker for rancheras. From the very first moment I escuchar-ed one (forgive my poor taste in language as I was recently made aware of my having this affliction) I like to believe that something instinctual was turned on inside of me. Something that made me […]
It’s A Man’s World. But It Wouldn’t Be Nothing… Without Women!
Well we like to pretend it is anyway. I don’t know why I chose that particular title… other than for the fact that I do like the song. In any event, the truth is there was also a very clever lyric-related title that inspired me. It was written by Betty […]
Latino Living: Mexican Decor Inspiration For The Latino Home
We haven’t played this game in a while. Y’all know how much I LOVE my Mexican decor… and especialmente the little things that remind me about my little part of Mexico in San Luis Potosi. That’s probably why I hardly ever get on Pinterest too. Cause I could spend the […]
I’m Having A Walter Mercado Moment!
Today I’m thinking dichos. That’s just the way my mind works. Este año como que desde el principio 2013 has decided to give me a run for my money. As someone who has always loved to write, and about myself at that, it’s not often that I can sit in […]
Should Mun2 Air The Final Season Of Jenni Rivera’s Reality Show?
I’ll be honest. This makes me kind of cringe. Como que todavía it’s too soon for another new season of I Love Jenni, especially when it will feature the posthumous Diva De La Banda in the days leading up to her tragic accident on December 9th. Maybe it’s just me… but […]
Revolucionarios Wanted: SXSWi
Probably better defined as líderes in our community, a “few good Revolucionarios” are wanted this year at South by South West Interactive (SXSWi). These individuals can be nominated for recognition in one of three categories as defined by The Social Revolución, the official Latino event at SXSWi: The New Americano […]