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Lovely Readers
I always do my best to update my blog, but sometimes I am overwhelmed with this, that, or the other. For my most recent articles on NewsTaco (and other places) and my most up to date information,...
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Spanish Was My First Language, But Sometimes It Gets Rusty
I didn’t learn to speak English until I was about four. And who do I have to thank for teaching me? Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus. Bert and Ernie. That’s right— “Sesame Street” taught this little...
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How I Learned To Let Go Of My Frenemies And Be My Own Friend
Throughout my adult life, I’ve had some fairly difficult friendships with women, although I truly wish it weren’t this way. I always want to be friends with women, and of course, I have had successful...
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My Christmas Story
When I was a kid, I would get all teary-eyed during Christmas as I watched those Save the Children commercials in which African children with distended bellies shared a couple of canned peas. I felt...
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I Love to Eat, But This Year I'm Cutting Down For My Health
From NewsTaco: I am the kind of girl who can proudly out-eat anyone. “Hey, look at me eat this burrito the size of a toddler!” “Fried pig skins? Bring it!” “Chicago style pizza? Put it in my belly!”...
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Being a Latina Means Having a Sense of Humor
On NewsTaco:My friend and I once argued about the comedic talents of women. Though he is very much a fan of female comedians, he claimed that he knew few funny women in real life. I insisted that he...
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Guest Post by Michael: On Friends, Enemies and Acquaintances
If the great Ron Swanon is correct, the sufficient number of friends is “One to three”. As much as I would like to take all of my life advice from a fictional character as admirable as ‘Parks and...
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MK and the Virtues of Virtual Friendship
Another guest post by Michael Harrington:I can easily say that MK (she is quite secretive) is one of my best friends, yet he hardly ever see each other. In fact, over the past 5 years we have known...
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I Don't Want To Be The Model Minority For The American Dream
I’m tired of having to explain to white folks that many people in my working class Mexican community cannot persevere no matter how hard they may try. I’m often met with this response: “Butyou did it!”...
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Poetry May Not Be About Money, But It's About So Much More
When I was living or traveling in different countries, I would tell everyone I met that I was a poet. Almost every time, the person inquiring about me seemed genuinely delighted or impressed. This is...
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For A Nerdy Latina, "The Simpsons" Was Always A Comfort
Anyone who even vaguely knows me knows that I absolutely love “The Simpsons.” I quote them nearly every single day, which I am sure can be irritating. I watch them when I need cheering up. I have a...
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Oh Hells Nah Podcast
Our second episode is up now. The topic is "Friends." Please subscribe. It's also now available on iTunes!Click here!
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More Guest Posting from Michael/ Friendship Rules
It looks like OHN has finally given into my bribery and/or threats and will allow me to post some more of my ramblings. Like OHN, I am a lover of writing, politics, and food (growing it anyway)....
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Comments in the Atlantic!
After reading an excellent analysis on the president's first three years in office, I felt compelled to write to James Fallows, the author of the article and a senior editor at the Atlantic about the...
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New Podcast Episode: Feminism
Check out the latest episode of the Oh Hells Nah podcast on iTunes! Along with episode 3 [Feminism], you can download all the rest there. Make sure to leave ratings and comments to let us know how we...
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The Origins of One Latina Nerd
All this recent Latino nerd talk — shout out to all of my brothers and sisters — got me thinking about the origins of my nerdom. How exactly did this happen? How did I become the kind of woman who...
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I Want More Latinos On My TV
I grew up watching too much TV. I loved watching sitcoms, so I became very well-acquainted with fictional families such as the Tanners and the Huxtables. In fact, I would often fantasize that I was...
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True Love Is About So Much More Than Sex
When I taught a love literature class a few years ago, to a class comprised entirely of young college girls, I assigned stories and essays about various forms of love. Complaints emerged that texts I...
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New Podcast: Food
Check out the new episode of the Oh Hells Nah podcast! We talk about food, flaming hots, secret fears and we answer some listener questions!Check it out, share it, and rate it!-M
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One Latina Twentysomething's 12 Tips for Teens
I am not a wise old crone. I am only 27 and though I have been successful in many realms, I am disgruntled about plenty of things. I am a struggling writer. I am not a picture of late 20s perfection,...
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I've Learned to Love Babies, Now I'm Waiting Until I'm Ready
Sometimes it amazes me how much we’re ruled by biology. When I was younger, I would blatantly ignore any babies that I saw. It wasn’t that I was trying to be rude, it was totally subconscious, because...
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Why Are Hipsters Infatuated With Poverty And Other Complaints
I know enough has been written about hipsters, but please humor me, for I had not had the opportunity to chime in. What exactly is a hipster? The definition seems to be very fluid; it can range from a...
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4 Latinas Chingonas You Should Know For Women's History Month
Latinas are so often filtered through the media’s racist and narrow lens. According to the TV, we are sexy, spicy, angry, submissive, and/or really skilled at cleaning. Sometimes we wear leopard print....
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Self Awareness Leads To Not So Subtle Stereotypes
I imagine that most minorities who are self-aware have the occasional, or perhaps even perpetual, underlying fear of fulfilling racial stereotypes. It’s an anxiety that I’m still trying to unpack. I...
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