Monthly Archives: July 2009

El Día del Amigo*

Posted on July 20, 2009 by

In a city that worships friendship, connecting regularly is the norm among most porteños. In past years, fear of incarceration or death kept Argentines from gathering and there was little to celebrate while loved ones were disappearing. But, with increased … Continue reading →

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Too Much Information

Posted on July 13, 2009 by

It was buried information – something I didn’t relish being reminded of – but it warrants repeating in the name of precaution against the spread of disease – especially in the time of the Swine Flu (Gripe A) pandemic of … Continue reading →

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Love in the Time of Gripe

Posted on July 5, 2009 by

The Swine Flu is following me. I escaped Mexico the day between the closing of the schools and the closing of the churches. I arrived in Canada and incubated for two weeks – nothing. In my province, an entire pig … Continue reading →

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