My American Meltingpot

Tag: Spain

  • Wish I Was Here…

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    Hi Meltingpot Readers, Once upon a time, I fell in love with a man from Cadíz. Our subsequent romance and eventual marriage required frequent travel to Spain. I fell in love with the country as my love for the man deepened. But then we had kids. And 9/11 happened. And the economy tanked. And it…

  • Kinky in Spain: A 21st Century Hair Story

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    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 could imagine my excitement if somehow these two topics somehow came together in some kind of magnificent event. And guess what? They did. Sadly, I wasn’t involved…

  • Did You Know This About Me?

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    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, I decided writing wasn’t going to earn me a living. Because I was only 18 at the time, yes I cried and cursed the fates that I…

  • No Spain, No Gain

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    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 for the class I was supposed to teach, so it’s a no go. As you can imagine, I am extremely disappointed and so are el esposo and…

  • How I Knew El Esposo was ‘The One’

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    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 fact always takes me back to the beginning of our relationship. Here’s why. So, just to recap, I met el esposo many moons ago when I was…

  • Black History Beyond Borders: Martín de Porres

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    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 know about, paying particular attention to the Black heroes and heroines who made their mark beyond US borders. First up is Martín de Porres. Claim To Black…

  • Spanish Cheese, Babygirl and Eczema

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    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 dairy. Heck, I’m from Wisconsin, I practically have cow’s milk running through my veins. Still, a couple of months ago, babygirl developed a patch of eczema behind…

  • Nothing Says ‘Spanish Thanksgiving’ Like Pumpkin Flan!

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    Lori Tharps
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    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 things in life. And ever since we moved to Philadelphia, Ms. Meltingpot always hosts the family feast. That doesn’t mean I cook the whole entire meal, but…

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