Saturday, March 1, 2008

Tu or Usted?


People often wonder just when they should use tu and when they should use Usted to address a person as “you” in Mexico. For an explanation, see http://culturespan.blogspot.com/.

Friday, February 1, 2008

On Cultural Time











© Tracy Novinger 2008

American culture teaches its members to “save time”... In Mexico one “spends” time…

Go to http://culturespan.blogspot.com

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

December 26th in Pátzcuaro



We just arrived in Patzcuaro. The noche buena flowers (poinsettias) are in full bloom. See http://mypatzcuaro.blogspot.com/

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Texas Book Festival 2007 - Austin

Books, authors, speakers, booksigning--adjacent to and in the beautiful facilities of the Capitol of Texas. Add to this interesting people, music and food. The festival catered to both the intellect and the senses. I was conscious today that not even a scrap of discarded paper struck a discordant note on the grounds. What a civilized gathering.

Saturday, October 6, 2007