Date Archives July 2018
Liebster Award
The Rules Thank the person who nominated you. Answer 11 questions about yourself provided by you nominator—or 11 random facts. Nominate 5-11 fellow bloggers with fewer than 1000 followers who you think deserve the…
Mexico’s Presidential Elections: Goodbye to the PRI?
A very interesting blog post from Pulse News Mexico on the recent election of AMLO and what the results could mean for one of the oldest political parties in the world. At the presidential residence of Los…
Friday Canción: A Dios Le Pido by Juanes
Happy Friday! Are you ready for some more groovy Latin music to get your feet moving? I’ve got a Friday Song for you. La canción de viernes: A Dios Le Pido by Juanes Lyrics/ Letras…
Update on the Fuego Volcano Eruption in Guatemala
Check NYTimes for side by side before and after photos. You can read my original post on the El Fuego eruption here. Just days after El Fuego erupted (Jun 3, 2018), another Guatemalan…
Pablo Neruda’s “The Sea”
The sea, the ocean, the beach is a part of my soul. Some of my happiest memories are tied to the sea. I’ve sat on the sand and pondered life. I’ve walked along the shore…
Reblog: The Astounding Size, Sound and Beauty of Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier
I’ve shared some of Caroline Helbig’s amazing photos from Argentina, with you before. And I have to do it again. She brings Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier alive in an astounding manner. The stunning pictures, her…
FRIDAY CANCIóN: Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony | with bonus Spanish Lesson
It’s almost the weekend again and I’ve got a Friday Song for you. La canción de viernes: Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony This New York native proudly claims his Puerto Rican heritage and has produced songs in…
Spanish Lesson 4: Typing in Accents
Hola, ¡Bienvenidos a la clase! Today we’re talking about accents: Not unique vocal inflections but special characters added to letters. Accents are important! I’ve often had students complain about how difficult it is to insert…