Americans speak Spanish: The story of an AMERICAN family with roots in Mexico and the unexpected legacy it created. Stories told and real interviews with the people who ultimately define what America is and how it transformed both cultures.
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Imagine falling in love and having your relationship a secret. In a small town secrets don't last long. Herminio and Tere were an item celebrated by their friends and denied open face to face communication. In a time when no social media or even telecommunication access existed the only way for two young love birds to exist was mainly through letters. For three years they wrote to each other while…
Poema del Dia Que alegria celebrar tu presecia en esta vida Compartir un tiempo y darte lo que pidas Sonreir or plear pero siempre contigo Encontrar mi paz en tu voz tan seguido Te encantaba vestir a tu nina y jugar con tu mona viva Con vetidos de holanes y mi cabello en colitas apretadas sin compasion Sin necesidad de usar hair spray pues habia limon. En el norte en esos dias Sin internet Sin…
One of my greatest fears growing up was the thought of losing my parents. I believe I have grown out of that terrifying fear & now look at the world sometimes with a nostalgic thirst. My parents are still with us but my childlike fear has transitioned into a romantic remenisence the symbols that remindme of them. Where I see both my parents all over the world as if preparing myself, no training…
Reflections on my mother’s experience versus mine. Birthday poem and gratitude
We have recently experienced the loss of family members. This chapter is not so much to tell a story, but rather to share some thoughts, as I’m getting prepared to create the next chapter and the next stories. I’d love your feedback on this podcast you can push the button to provide it and share it, these are scrambled thoughts and ramblings really trying to make sense of the loss and incorporate…
Recorded in Spanish: What is it like to wait for your father only to see him 2-3 months out of the year? What was it like to see him leave every time? Herminio was 4th in birth order but the first male and therefore inherited the role as the man of the house. My grandfather would spend 9 to 10 months working in California and the remainder at home in Zacatecas with his family. This went on for…
New stories: Romance Culture Traditions Travel Rediscovery Stories
The undertone is about time. Hope you enjoy. This is in Spanish.
A short blurb about aging and watching my mom deal with this sudden illness that has us all adjusting and reflecting on her warrior spirit.
Julia’s dolls
