Tag Archives: Spain

Kinky in Spain: A 21st Century Hair Story

Hi Meltingpot Readers, If you know me then you know two of my twin passions are Black hair and Spain. Not necessarily Black hair in Spain, but you [..]

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Did You Know This About Me?

Hi Meltingpot Readers, Did you know I was supposed to be a teacher, not a writer? In college, after earning a C in my first creative writing class, [..]

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No Spain, No Gain

Hi Meltingpot Readers, I am so sad to report that I will not be making it to Spain this summer. * La sigh* Unfortunately, not enough students registered [..]

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How I Knew El Esposo was ‘The One’

Hello Meltingpot Readers, If you’ve read my memoir, Kinky Gazpacho, then you already know this story. I apologize in advance. But yesterday was el esposo‘s birthday and that [..]

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Black History Beyond Borders: Martín de Porres

Hi Meltingpot Readers, I figured for the rest of the short month of February, I’d use the Meltingpot to highlight some Black history facts that most people don’t [..]

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Spanish Cheese, Babygirl and Eczema

Hi Meltingpot Readers, You can call me crazy, but I diagnosed babygirl with a dairy sensitivity, even though no one else in the family has any problem with [..]

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Nothing Says ‘Spanish Thanksgiving’ Like Pumpkin Flan!

Hola Meltingpot Readers, I don’t know about you, but I LOVE Thanksgiving. I mean what’s not to like? It’s all about food and family, two of my favorite [..]

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Spain is in the Air

Hi Meltingpot Readers, Sorry, I don’t have time to write much today. I’ve been running around to meetings all over campus today, with babygirl in tow. That’s right, [..]

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