34 Things to Do Before Turning 35 Part 1
So, I wrote the annual birthday list. And I tell you– it’s looking like this might be the year that I actually get at least 50% of it accomplished. Heck, I […]
A M'ija to Meet: Priscilla, Mexican-American
What I love about being Latina: mi cultura is tan rico with tradition, values, and diversity. I love that mi familia is so close and when we get together we […]
Looking for a gift for the woman who has it all?
Buy her a beauty tee and support Girls on the Run International! There are two styles of this way cozy, sweatshop free shirt and you can pick either up […]
Three rules for living
I just read Seinfeld’s Three Rules for Living in the November issue of O. First, bust your ass. Next, pay attention. Learn from everything and everyone all the time. Finally, fall […]
A Body Warrior to Meet: Jenny
What I love about myself: My contagious laugh. My biggest challenge in accepting my body and beauty: That the female body images I see on TV and in magazines are […]
Neglect of Hispanics is the media's dirty little secret
“One of the areas we experience the greatest shortfall in the mainstream media is the concept of ‘mainstreaming,’” Rafael Olmeda told me the other day. He is the assistant city […]
NaNoWriMo Excerpt
So, you might recall that I am participating in NaNoWriMo this month (feel free to go here if you have no idea what I am talking about). Here’s another excerpt […]
A M'ija to Meet: Kelly, Argentine-American
What I love about being Latina: I love the warmth of the Latin culture and the close support of Latino families and friends. What I love about being Americana: The opportunities available […]
4 Minute Interview
So, I live in a really cool town with neat, creative, passionate people who do things like shut Main Street down for three nights at the beginning of December for […]
A Body Warrior to Meet: Mary Kathryn
What I love about myself: Physically, I love my smile, and, personality-wise, I love my warmth. My biggest challenge in accepting my body and beauty: My husband is smaller than I […]
