[A blast from the past! Josefina de Castillo, happily married to Manuel Castillo, rediscovers her passion for a redheaded priest. And worse yet, he’s now a Bishop!] Mexico, 1690 Estimada… Continue reading Josefina and Father Alonso, sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g!
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Look who’s back! The original Mariana!
Ciudad de Mexico, 1587 Estimada Madam Mariana, I am caught between two suitors–again! My brother in law, Jorge de Almeida, remember him? the “other Jorge,” my sister Leonor’s husband? Anyway,… Continue reading Look who’s back! The original Mariana!
A new view of old news: Anti-Muslim Fervor is Anti-Semitic
The Facebook-Twittersphere is awash in worry over the current, very ugly anti-Muslim rhetoric. Trump’s comments are only the tip of this nasty iceberg. What’s left unsaid is how the ground… Continue reading A new view of old news: Anti-Muslim Fervor is Anti-Semitic
Coming out Jewish on Passover
And the best matzo brei recipe ever… In 1967 I came out Jewish with matzo brei. I was twelve when I first tasted the delicacy. Why so late, you may… Continue reading Coming out Jewish on Passover
It’s Here! The Duel for Consuelo is up and ready!
The Duel for Consuelo is up and ready for you to buy, enjoy, review, talk about, share! I’m too excited to do a long post today, but I am beyond… Continue reading It’s Here! The Duel for Consuelo is up and ready!