history – Fake Flamenco

Spanish: Non-Binary Life in a Gendered Language?

What pronoun would a non-binary person use in Spanish? In 2020, the Royal Spanish Academy* posted the word, “elle” (inclusive language like they) on their site as Under Observation**. People around the world wondered, will he (él) and she (ella) have a new non-binary sibling? Will Spanish become more inclusive? Unfortunately, so far the answer […]

Afro-Latinos, blogging, history, Indigenous Peoples, Life as a Woman, photography, Spanish Culture and Language

9 Best Posts of 2021

Blogging can be a haven from the torrential rains of living, particularly at this point of time. If I can distract you for a moment, share a new idea, add a smiling moment, then I am very happy. In 2021, our number of followers climbed to its highest point. I appreciate each visitor from all […]

Chile, history, Indigenous Peoples, Latinas

Who Replaced President Loncon of Chile’s Constitutional Congress?

I was shocked to hear Elisa Loncón’s stepping down as president of Chile’s Constitutional Congress. Six months ago, she made history as the Mapuche woman who won that leadership role. I was concerned she might be ill or that her university work pulled her away. After reading several articles to determine the impetus for the […]

Architecture, Catalunya, history, Spanish

New Illuminated Tower on Gaudi’s Masterpiece

Gaudí’s incredible architecture has a new illuminated feature visible from land and sea. The 12-pointed star that crowns Mary’s tower of the Sagrada Familia was lit up for the first time on the traditional date of the commemoration of Mary, on December 8th, along with her tower’s 800 windows. The 138 m (453′) tall tower […]

history

1 Man for Justice, 1 Man for Peace

One of the most spiritually accomplished human beings of our age has passed away. I feel so blessed and honored to have met Archbishop Desmond Tutu briefly at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Minneapolis some twenty years ago. The Archbishop was Anglican, the parent organization across the pond of the Episcopal Church. Desmond Tutu was […]

Chile, history, Spanish Culture and Language, The Americas

Chile’s New President: Gabriel Boric

Exciting news from South America! Sunday in a run-off presidential election, Chileans chose between Gabriel Boric (social democrat) and José Antonio Kast (conservative). They voted overwhelmingly for Boric, 56% to 44%. Over one million more Chileans voted in December than the first round November 21 (when Kast won 28% to 26%). This month’s voter turnout […]