USA: a country of love interrupted
Imagine a beautiful day. One inviting to get out and enjoy the warm sun of a fast disappearing summer.
Maybe jump in the water. Or …
In celebration of open dialogue
In the past few weeks, some riveting discussions have taken place about the issues of censorship, freedom of expression, political correctness and the promotion (or …
A necessary balance: neither a nerd nor a jock
A few days ago, one of my Facebook friends wrote: “I hate the hysteria that sometimes sports elicits on people”.
I cannot agree. Hating sports …
United States of America: A “Gold Mountain,” or a “Golden Cage”?
Recently, I was away from the United States for a couple of long and wonderful months, with my wife Azucena. We travelled to Mexico and …
Thoughts on mother’s day
Men have been diminished by Mother Nature.
Why won’t you give motherhood to men?
If an innocent child stirred below his heart,
Men would probably …
The scent of hope: AMLO inauguration gives new hope to Mexicans everywhere
I had the fortune of studying at U.C. Berkeley right in the middle of the iconic 1960s.
They were amazing years that allowed me to …
Marichiweu: We shall win 10 times
The title of this column is a chant of the Mapuche people from Chile, who are the country’s original inhabitants. Today, it has been adopted …
A Symphonic Day of the Dead
On Nov. 3, as we approached the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, the afternoon sun illuminated a distinct atmosphere, that of converging audience members including …
Dear children, beware! Racism ahead!
I remember lying in bed as a nine-year-old child, wide-awake and thinking: “Where will I live when I grow up? Who is going to be …
A serendipitous dance with dogs
At times, this column will tap a compelling incident from my memory bank. During my long journey upon this earth, I have had quite a …
