I am poor by common U.S. standards. When friends and family give to me instead of me having to go to a second-hand shop, I find myself overjoyed. When they buy lunch or coffee for me and my husband, I am humbled. But that humility can turn sour. Sometimes, I feel like a moocher, a [...][...]
Posts Tagged ‘Latin America’
September 6th, 2010 - 9:47 am § in News, Tips & Resources
¿Did You Know Idealist Also Blogs En Español?
Adapted from the Idealist.org homepage blog Are you a Spanish speaker or do you have any Spanish speaking amigos? You might not have realized that writers at our sister site, Idealistas, are blogging up a storm on topics ranging from career advice to ideas for social change that are spreading throug[...]
One Day on Earth: What Story Will You Tell?
One Day on Earth is asking you, me, and the rest of the world to film something you're inspired by on that day, with the hope of creating a time capsule that documents our collective struggles and triumphs. You don't have to be a seasoned filmmaker to participate—cell phones and digital cameras wo[...]
An Avalanche of Human Rights for Same-Sex Couples
In the United States stereotypes abound regarding Latin America’s strong machista culture (with corresponding levels of homophobia). But recent victories for homosexuals (in Uruguay, Argentina, and Mexico City) should call into question such assumptions given that Latin America appears to be getti[...]
Sub-juncting Myself to a Test of Generosity
The subjunctive mood in Spanish twists the mind like overwet taffy. Rarely used in English, it’s a different set of conjugations used to express wishes, doubts or uncertainty. According to my Spanish teacher, Latin America is the best place to learn it: ”La vida aqui es muy duro,”[...]
