Category Archives: Personal

Latino Business Owners in NYC Would Do Anything to Please their Clientele

Author: Mi blog es tu blog
May
11
2012

New around town? Just visit any local bodega, restaurant, hairdresser or cafetería, and you’ll find a hard-working Latino willing to do anything [I mean, ANYTHING] for you to feel at ease… Heck, they will even force their “employes… Read More »

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What the Hell is a Peruvian-Inspired Beer House?

Author: Mi blog es tu blog
Oct
24
2011

I have no idea, but I’m about to find out. So stay tuned for a full report Wednesday (or Thursday if the hangover turns out to be brutal and/or the owners decide to kick me out of there before the beer tasting begins.)

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Celebrate Mexican Independence Like the Locals

Author: Mi blog es tu blog
Sep
14
2011

I hope by now you are aware that Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexico’s Independence Day. Sixteen of September is, and the bash actually kicks off on the night of the 15, so by the time the 16 actually arrives, everybody is just too drunk to remember anything. But while I’m still indulging in all-things [...] Read More »

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Pure Mexican Awesomeness: How to Make a Trumpet Out of a Coke Bottle

Author: Mi blog es tu blog
Sep
07
2011

Who said everything in Juárez is about drugs & violence? Arriba, Juarez… ¡Chihuahua! Hat tip: LeChancle Read More »

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Today is Star Wars Day, so This Blogger is Celebrating

Author: Mi blog es tu blog
May
04
2011

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Beware the Itinerant Vaccinator

Author: Mi blog es tu blog
May
02
2011

Sólo en México….(and in San Pedro de los Pinos)
Photo: Laura Martínez
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If This Doesn’t Get Me on the ‘Special Guest’ List at the Royal Wedding, I Don’t Know What Will

Author: Mi blog es tu blog
Apr
26
2011

My friends think it’s too late, but I still think El Chicharito and myself have a pretty good chance of making it to the April 29th event. I will keep you posted. P.S. And no; this is not Photoshoped. I met this gentleman during my years as a scholar at the United World College of [...] Read More »

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Pure Street Poetry… Mexico City Style

Author: Mi blog es tu blog
Apr
21
2011

The area around our local hospital in San Pedro de los Pinos, with the busy ins and outs of sick people, nurses, doctors and equipment providers is also a hotbed for food entrepreneurs.
How can anyone not love Mexico?
Photo: Laura Martínez
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