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Return to El Salvador: The Escobars
For most of the past 12 years I have gotten to know my father’s side of the family more than my mother’s. This is because I usually stay with my father and sister. My family there is very “Coto,” and … Continue reading
Return to El Salvador: Exporting Americanism
“Welcome to San Salvador,” says my cousin as we reach the city limits. “Now, roll up your windows.” One reason I hesitated to return to El Salvador was the fact it’s not as safe as Costa Rica or Panama. It … Continue reading
Returning to El Salvador: The Life I Might Have Had
It has been 12 years since I last set foot in El Salvador. When I first came, I was 17, I didn’t speak any spanish, and had just met my birth family the year before. My adoptive parents, my brother … Continue reading
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Tagged Ana, El Salvador, Family, Luis, Narrative, Travel, violence, War
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The Hardest Question to Answer: What’s next?
After an amazing ending to our Kickstarter project, people have been asking me “What’s next?”. It’s a great question and a hard one to answer. How do we keep up the momentum and gain more support for our project? Films are typically done with little … Continue reading
Cars, Giving, Salt Mines, and Space Suits: Four #140conf Moments You May Have Missed
Over the past year the #140conf has traveled all over the world exploring the state of now. Speakers from all walks of life have shared stories of how real time web is changing their lives and businesses. Recently the #140conf … Continue reading
