A mama lion roars: two determined mothers aim high for their children in music, but in different ways

A few weeks ago, I took my 17-year-old daughter, Ariana, an accomplished viola player, to the East Coast to audition at top-tier music conservatories. Auditions are, of course, important: the college you go to affects your whole life. At the first audition, waiting for her turn, I asked Ariana if she was nervous. “No, mommy, […]


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Traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex Barbecue – Not Barbecue But Close, With A Few Twists

Barbecue is extremely popular in many parts of Mexico and the United States. States near the border know barbecue as a delicious meat item, available only on weekends as a special Sunday breakfast meal. Others eat barbecue regularly, enjoying it any time or any day. So what exactly is barbecue? It is not “barbacoa” in […]


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Buying things for an ex-girlfriend: the dos and don’ts of gifts for ex-girlfriends

When you’re trying to be friends with your ex-girlfriend, you may feel a sense of dread when a birthday or holiday is coming up. You know you need to give him a gift, but you don’t want to send him the wrong message. The type of gift you give your ex girlfriend is crucial and […]


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