Frontera – f. s., Línea divisoria entre dos Estados Border – n., Line that separates one country, state, province etc., from another I had only known the terms border and frontera from books, it wasn’t a place I had ever been to or seen. I wondered if the border would be like I imagined; a … Continue reading
Something is happening in Oak Cliff, a trend, a movement. It has been happening the past few years. Money and capital is being pumped into the northern part of the ‘burb known as “tha Cliff.” The trendy part of Oak Cliff is called the Bishop Arts District, centered at Bishop and Davis. The area is … Continue reading
Our society is obsessed with the telephone. The device dominates our lives. It is our life-line as well as our ball and chain. We don’t leave home without it and are constantly checking for missed calls. How often is a meal interrupted by a ringing telephone? Growing up, we weren’t allowed to answer the phone … Continue reading
This weekend was the grand opening of the famed Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. The event was kicked off Friday night with a Lyle Lovett concert. For a bridge that is to connect West Dallas, one of the poorest parts of the city, with Downtown and therefore perhaps bolster the economy of the area, … Continue reading
My welcome to Mexico moment was one night after work, getting off the bus. I was crossing the street counting my change. As I finished, I looked up and came face to face with a “narco.” His gun that was so big he needed two hands to hold it wasn’t what gave him away as … Continue reading
I. Water vapor suspended over their heads in cloud formation Tiny young droplets with precipitation aspirations Floating high above under the will of the wind-Adrift Casting distinct shadows on the ground below Sun and shade divided a stadium similarly split Filled by spectators, competitors, foes Enemies separated by mere rows Having something in common Impossible … Continue reading
I am a wetback. I live and work illegally in a country that is not my own. I have trouble speaking and understanding the language of this foreign land. I take advantage of the health care system when it is convenient to me. I do not contribute to social services as citizens and legal immigrants … Continue reading
On January 5, 2012, a dear friend of mine sacrificed herself for my well-being. I am forever indebted to la India for everything she did for me. The only bicycle I really cared about bit the dust that night. It had been a good ride. That evening, on the routine commute home, on a stretch … Continue reading
On January 10, Okhwan Yoon’s bicycle was stolen from the downtown Dallas McDonald’s. This may sound like an everyday occurrence, however, Okhwan’s bike is different. His bike is a symbol of unity and hope. Hope that cannot be taken away, even by a thief. Okhwan appears to be just like any other cycling fanatic when … Continue reading
Sport is an institution that builds character, teaches discipline and the importance of physical well-being. How did the four football players, who were arrested Wednesday, not learn these lessons? The drug scandal at Texas Christian University brings to light a fundamental problem with competitive sports as a whole. Coaches, motivated by wins, turn a blind … Continue reading
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