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Essays
Links to some of my essays-
A story about unraveling the mystery of a family heirloom, published in The Rumpus Dec. 2013.
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Brief essay about rediscovering bits of myself in my mother
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On the loss of words in the face of dementia
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On travel into Mexico in the face of violence
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Burying a loved one in Old World custom
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Radio commentary on violence in Ciudad Juárez
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Mamiverse
A few of the pieces I've written for Mamiverse blog-
Tips from the pros on backing up media files
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How books shaped my life, and why they should not be banned
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How one woman created a food tradition for her circle of friends
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Catching up with Zarela, New York chef
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Using rituals to heal from trauma
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Coping with envy
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Texas Observer
Pieces in the Texas Observer-
On travel into Mexico in the face of violence
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A small book that has had a big influenced on me
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Literary Journals
Work published in literary journals-
For a special issue of EOAGH journal, an essay about the loss of words in the face of dementia
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Review of Songs for the Deaf by John Henry Fleming, May 2014
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Food and travel favorites
Some of the most fun I've ever had has been exploring food and places, especially during my feature writing days at The Dallas Morning News-
Discovering the secrets of the Rio Grande and what it means to those who live along it
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A trip into the birthplace of Mexican vanilla
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Exploring the mystique of Hatch chile
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One man's dream of creating a hand-crafted vodka
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A different kind of mardi gras
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A day at the Fiery Foods Festival
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Getting to know a master of regional Mexican food
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When dinner transcends food
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The sounds, sights and tastes of Gatorfest
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