The “rr”s started rolling into “l”s on the flight from Mexico City to Panama. “Bienvenidos a boldo,” said a flight attendant named Frank, who’s gelled hair was approaching Daddy Yankey helmut-head status. I even comprehended all of the captain’s warnings before they were translated into English, which is nothing to sneeze [...]
Entries from June 2009
June 22, 2009
Mariachis Need Caffeine, Too.
Have you ever wondered what fuels Mariachis on their all night Cielito Lindo binges? You thought it was the spirit of Mexico, didn’t you? It turns out, no. These musicians make it through their work day the same way millions of other Chilangos do – with a burnt ass cup of Oxxo coffee.
Also, notice how [...]
June 10, 2009
On Flour Tortillas
So Chilangabach@s, I’ve been extremely apathetic lately. Maybe its the heat, maybe its because I’m trying to take advantage of the days before I have to give up my Cablevision. I keep staring at my empty WordPress page and the words just don’t come! But today, I have been urged to write again about a [...]
