Roses are red, violets are blue, would your valentine like a poem from you? This Valentine’s Day, there’s no shortage of amazing gifts you could give to show your love, but here’s an idea which has been around for centuries and has never gone out of style: the almighty love poem! From Pablo Neruda, William […]
It’s cold outside in most of the country and it’s the perfect time of year to cozy up with a good book. Here are five recent works of fiction by Latin American or Latino authors to keep you company by the fireside. 1. We the Animals by Justin Torres A Puerto Rican father, a white […]
Today’s world has us on the Internet at work, on the Internet for leisure, on the Internet at home, and on the Internet even when we’re on the go. Surely that can’t all be time spent productively, plus, what does all that time spent connected do for our human connections? Yes, we’re in touch with […]
Three Kings´Day or Día de los Reyes Magos is a special holiday for Latinos. Long after many have cleaned the scraps of wrapping paper off the carpet, set the Christmas tree out by the curb, and put the ornaments safely back in the closet until next year, Latinos are still celebrating. The holiday known as […]
Pet ownership has long been touted for its many benefits to children and adults alike. For children, owning a pet provides life lessons about living things, reproduction, illness and eventually, death. Pets offer comfort, loyalty and a safe companion for children to talk to, thus reducing anxiety. Dogs in particular provide daily opportunities for physical […]
We all know who The Grinch is—that nasty, green-colored creature of Dr. Seuss’ imagination. He stole Christmas, nearly ruined everything, and then repented at the eleventh hour. Well, you don’t have to literally steal gifts out from beneath the tree to ruin the holidays for yourself and your family—all it takes is the wrong attitude. […]
Fifteen years ago I married Carlos, a Salvadoran immigrant who spoke little English. Because we were young, pregnant, and poor at the time—instead of moving to our own place—I moved Carlos into my parents’ house where I was still living. From the outside it didn’t seem like the most ideal situation, but living with my […]
When was the last time you received a handwritten letter in the mail? When was the last time you sent one? Not just a greeting card—but an actual letter on paper. Chances are you remember receiving many more handwritten letters in years past than in recent times—maybe you even have to think as far back […]
Are you looking for a creative Christmas tree alternative? You’re not alone! Each year, more and more people are looking beyond the two most common Christmas tree choices—fresh or artificial—and finding creative alternatives. Individual reasons vary, but a few of the most common reasons people seek out a Christmas tree alternative include: Environmental Concerns Environmentally-minded […]