I had the pleasure of attending the Camara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston‘s Mujeres Legendarias luncheon recently here in Houston. They were celebrating some of Houston’s most inspirational women who were awarded the distinction of being recognized as Legendary Women. Among those recognized were Dr. Dorothy Caram, Dorothy Ruiz Martinez, […]
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On The Beach ‘La Vida Es Más Sabrosa…’ Or So We’ve Been Told
So we made it! All the way to Miami Beach from Texas via car! Yup, you read that right… we drove! Everyone was so shocked when we told them that. I was like “ey, we grew up driving to Mexico ese… this is nothing cabrones!” Okei, so I was nicer. […]
We’re Going To Mi-A-Mi!
What is it that they say about that place? The sun. The sand. The beautiful blue beaches. Los Metiches could definitely use a break from the brown and sticky water in our neck of the woods. This is also the first time we’re traveling to Miami together. The last time […]
And the Winners Are…
Congratulations! Once again, you have all made the 2nd Annual Juan of Words Online Halloween Costume Contest a huge success! It never ceases to amaze me how creative you all can be… y por eso, I always leave the hard work of deciding who my winners are to you all […]
It’s Time! 2nd Annual Online Halloween Costume Contest!
So it’s here! It’s here! The day is finally here! I have been wanting to announce this 2nd Annual Juan of Words Online Halloween Costume Contest for a very long time… and today, I finally can! Last year was such a huge success that, of course, we had to bring […]
A Few Words On Gratitude
No hay que ser malagradecidos. If there was one thing we all learned growing up at my house it was that it was never okay to be ungrateful. Last month, when I went to Chicago it was via invitation and all of the cost of my travel, hotel and conference […]
¡Tan, Tan! & the Winners Are…
Drum roll please! First and foremost let me say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the first ever Juan of Words Online Halloween Costume Contest!! I could have never imagined how big of a success you all were going to make it. In all, 80 entries were […]
Ghosts, Goblins, and an Online Costume Contest for Halloween – Submit your pictures!
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday!! For one, you get to dress up in whatever kind of costume or alter ego you want to. Then, you can actually walk or drive to complete strangers’ houses and expect them to give you candy just because you’re wearing a costume… or […]