Welcome to the first installment of Mi Camino al español/My Spanish Journey! Mi Camino al español will be a series in which I profile individuals who have learned Spanish as a second (or third…or fourth…) language. Read about why these inspiring people decided to learn Spanish, how they became fluent, and the ways they maintain a connection with the Spanish language andContinue reading “Mi camino al español: Malika Omawale”
Category Archives: América Latina/Latin America
Celebrating, Oaxaca Style
Over the Thanksgiving break my husband and I went to Oaxaca to attend a close friend’s wedding. The city was as colorful and lively as always – bright paint colors everywhere you look, the sound of bandas playing in the distance, and markets to fill your senses for days. Here are a few photos fromContinue reading “Celebrating, Oaxaca Style”
Blue Tango Project
This weekend I had the good fortune to see Blue Tango Project live at the Red Poppy Art House. Blue Tango Project is the creation of Argentine Latin Grammy nominee María Volonté and California-raised harmonica player Kevin Carrel Footer. When Kevin moved to Argentina many years ago, he became inspired by the tango community of BuenosContinue reading “Blue Tango Project”
Autumn Reading List
The weather is cooler and the nights are longer, so it’s time to muse about books to read this fall and winter. Here are three books that I plan to read in the coming months… Daniel Alarcón: At Night We Walk in Circles – Daniel Alarcón is a prizewinning novelist with family roots in Peru. HeContinue reading “Autumn Reading List”
Inspiración: Just Seeds Artist Cooperative
Justseeds.org is an artists’ cooperative that, in their own words, is “committed to making print and design work that reflects a radical social, environmental, and political stance.” I learned about the site via Rethinking Schools. I love the vibrant images and strong messages in these artist prints: All images c/o justseeds.org. Have aContinue reading “Inspiración: Just Seeds Artist Cooperative”
Nueva Edición: Buenas Noticias
Back by popular demand, I have a new edition of good news tidbits from around the Spanish-speaking world. Shall we begin?! Based on a Gallup poll this spring, all top ten “happy” countries are from Latin America. Their website states: “If you think happiness is how people see their lives — then the Swiss areContinue reading “Nueva Edición: Buenas Noticias”
Alison Trujillo Translations 