Category Archives: Our Story

Growing Up Without Culture

A couple weeks ago I was talking to some students in a college class. I asked them to guess what my background was. One girl raised her hand and said “Latino.” Then I asked the group to guess again, but … Continue reading

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The Power of Culture

During my life I’ve been exposed to many different cultures. I’ve been very fortunate to have lived and traveled to countries all over the world. This has been extremely fascinating because its given me insight into how people all over … Continue reading

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Like Father, Like Daughter

I took this photo of my sister the other day and it reminded me of one I took of my father in 1998. Looking at these two pictures I really feel like Estefany is my father’s daughter. Do you see … Continue reading

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Return to El Salvador: Photo Essay

This trip to El Salvador was a lot different. I got a chance to look at what my life here might have been like. I got to see the effect of American culture here. I learned more about my father … Continue reading

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Return to El Salvador: Visiting Mariano

After spending a couple of days with the Escobars, I thought I should reach out to my father’s side of the family. My cousin Luis picked me up at my Aunt Dalilla’s house. We were going to his brother’s house … Continue reading

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