Articles written by Janet Kurtz

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La Acostada and La Levantada

Dusk fell on the houses in thebarrio situated near Saltillo’s center. Christmas lights were hung on the artificial pine in the sala and draped across ...
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Thanksgiving: Changing Perspectives

I am a person of the north – a four season type of person. Last month, I was enjoying the extended fall of glorious color ...
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Muertos

If it weren’t staying darker in the morning and getting darker earlier in the evening, it would be difficult to guess that these seventy degree ...
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Today is that Someday

Today is the day I’m going to learn how to type while in my hammock. I see no reason to spend another minute inside the ...
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My “PEN” Pal, Ana: Reflections on Freedom

Sister Donna was in her late eighties, intentionally untying herself from her many duties, when she approached me that day. Since I knew Spanish, would ...
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Cicadas Are Back

And what a timely moment for their return! If you listen to NPR, you’ve heard a few newsy notes on the return of the cicadas, ...
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Cinco de mayo – What if?

May 17th, Syttende Mai, the Norwegian Independence Day, screams out to be recognized as I write this month. It represents a “northern” side of my ...
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The People Behind Immigration Terms

Immigration Vocabulary: 101 Migrant: “M” = Move (Around)Emigrant: “E” = Exit (Go Elsewhere)Immigrant: “I” = Incoming. (Move Into) Political Vocabulary Asylee: A person who is ...
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The Power of a Name

It happened! After twenty-some years, area voters passed a referendum permitting the high school expansion to begin. Properties were purchased, existing houses were demolished pushing ...
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