I like the Olive Garden. I know, that’s a loaded statement. Chain restaurants are one of the things that link us in this large and diverse nation, and for whatever reason, Olive Garden is the one that everyone loves to hate, and I’m not sure why. The soup, salad, and breadsticks make a fine vegetarian… [Read More]
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México: It is hard to get around Guadalajara
The gas lines have ended, but it is still hard getting around Guadalajara. I’ve been here almost two months and still haven’t figured out the bus system. One problem is that the third line of the city’s metro system was supposed to be open by now, but the government ran out of money and cannot… [Read More]
Beer commercials and national culture
Beer commercials are life. The Super Bowl means a lot of things: another year of sorrow for Cleveland Browns fans, another run on avocados for guacamole, and another series of Budweiser ads. Budweiser uses its long association with the NFL and huge Super Bowl ad buy to make a statement, and usually it is that… [Read More]
Recapping Velvet: Season 1, Episode 6, “Between Two Women”
Warning: there are plenty of spoilers about the Spanish drama Velvet ahead. Fashion Insight: Good alterations make all the difference. Ross and Rachel of the Week: Clara and Pedro Spanish Culture Clue: Birthdays are celebrated with parties and presents. Language Point: “No te preocupes” rolls off the tongue, even when Ana is talking to people with whom… [Read More]
México: Who cares about The Wall? There’s huachicol to worry about.
I don’t want to be the kind of foreign correspondent who relies on Uber drivers for reporting, but I think it’s okay when the subject is gasoline. And gasoline is a huge subject in México right now. In order to put a stop to the problem of theft from gas pipelines and the market in… [Read More]
