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This past weekend I watched the movie ‘Flamin’ Hot’. Enjoyable movie in spite of the controversy of whether or not it’s true. I enjoyed watching ‘mi gente’ in a movie. The movie is directed by Eva Longoria; Tony Shaloub plays Roger Enrico, the CEO. He was great in this movie!
And though, personally, Cheetos, flaming or plain, are not my fave snack, I appreciated the feel-good story. BTW, I’m one of those who eat Cool Ranch Doritos!
Sep 16 – Diez y Seis de Septiembre! Mexico’s Independence from Spain on 9/27/1821 that started with Father Hidalgo’s Cry of Dolores; “El Grito de Dolores”.
I celebrated with my sisters, friends and parishioners at St. Rose of Lima, Loteria-style. The church hall was decorated with bright colors – ribbons, rebozos draped on the prize table and a backdrop of a Loteria card with a table placed in front with mini pinatas and a sombrero. Smells of crispy beef tacos and ultra-spicy salsa permeated the air. That salsa was HOT. I had to drink lots of water and I could have used a spoonful of sugar! I finally got a soda. Tejano music played as we ate.
Totally immersed myself in my culture! And thoroughly enjoyed it. The company of people I care about made it all the more special. Everybody was dressed in such beautiful colors. I must stop wearing black all the time. My mom in heaven would agree.
Hispanic Heritage Month like Christmas is constantly on the airwaves from 9/15 to 10/15. Everyone wants to get on the float!
SA Live, a show I love, BTW, is showcasing restaurants with the Latinx flavor like Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant on Perrin-Beitel; Mi Tierra, located downtown SA, and Mi Familia at the Rim, both owned by the Cortez family. Mi Tierra has that wonderful bakery (at least I hope they still do). Also, these two eating places have live music.
Tonight on CreateTV – Pati’s Food & Fiesta marathon begins and continues through Sunday. Pati’s Mexican Table hosted by Pati Jinich is featured. Can’t wait to watch!
However, I have a bit of a conflict tonight because at the same time on ABC, ‘The Latin Music Revolution’, A Soul of a Nation Presentation will air.
In between writing a story set during spring time, I will watch these shows – eyes on the computer and ears peeled to the TV.
Well, someone posed a question, “What are you doing this weekend?” That’s what I’m doing.
Hispanic Heritage Month begins tomorrow 9/15. Even though I have Latino / Hispanic characters in my stories, sometimes I don’t believe I’m totally attuned to my culture. One reviewer even told me so!! Huh…?
So… to that end – and also because I love family history and genealogy I enrolled in classes through the San Antonio Public Library – Todos Somos Storytellers (We are all storytellers).
Yesterday, Sep 13, was the first class. A wonderful experience! Very well organized, focused and eye-opening adventure! Plus I met not only storytellers, but writers, journalists, game designers – and of course, historians! Can’t wait for the next class.
They want to keep the classes small, but they did say they have a few openings left.
L.M. GONZALEZ, WRITER 