Rochelle Cashdan
I have worked as an anthropologist, writer, and editor in Oregon. My opinion pieces and short fiction have appeared in print in Mexico, where I live now, and in the US. I am an active member of International PEN, the writers' human rights organization.
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Best Days to Visit Mexico: Day of the Kings, January 5-6January 5: children send up balloons with messages to let the three kings know what they want January 6: lulling the baby doll Jesus to sleep on the way to the church with Mary, Joseph and the kings, Guanajuato, Mexico -
The Light Approach to Solo TravelFor peak enjoyment, make traveling easier by deciding what to take and what to leave out. Then, knowing your own travel style, think about what to pick up and what to leave behind along the way.
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Bank Security Questions Keep Memories GreenChoosing bank security questions to protect your online bank account is easy when you choose the ones with answers lying deep within you. Besides, these questions make for a great trip down memory lane. -
U.S. Politics Support Mexican Drug ViolenceThe US-Mexican drug traffic is valued at $39 billion a year. In recent years it has mushroomed, partly due to US laws permitting the sale of assault weapons and subsidizing farm products like corn that have replaced Mexican products.
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Mexicans Who Immigrate, Mexicans Who Stay HomeToday a Mexican family has a better life because the father worked three years as an undocumented immigrant in the United States picking tomatoes.
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Hug an Oregon Poet During National Poetry MonthPoets who spend their adult lives in Oregon may be less well-known than poets who live in the East but that has little to do with their quality. Sample these poem beginnings to lead you to the Oregon poetry banquet table.
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Is Robin Hood's Maid Marian a Bimbo?A 17th century ballad and feminist versions of the Robin Hood story have something in common, a tough Maid Marian. But the legendary Maid Marian of the legend has also been shown as a plaything.
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Nine Coffeehouses in Guanajuato, MexicoCoffeehouses abound in Guanajuato. Indoors or outdoors and whether you take your coffee with live music, while you're reading your e-mail, or chatting with friends, you'll find what you want. Teas available too and light food. -
Reading Aloud to Your Fellow WritersAs part of a writer's reading group that meets, I appreciate the prod to keep writing, the chance for an audience and the opportunity to hear what others write. -
What the Swine Flu (H1N1) Flu Spread in Argentina Says to North AmericaThe new HN1 (swine flu) virus is making people sick in Argentina's winter season six months before the North American winter. Public health experts will be monitoring the spread closely.
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Living with Your Broken ArmKeeping the cast dry is rule number one, but others are to get lots of rest, exercise the shoulder and fingers, and know you'll need to regain strength and flexibility.
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An American Reports on Swine Flu in MexicoSo far swine flu has not come to my adopted city of Guanajuatom Mexico, but despite widespread conmpliance with strict public health measures, we can only hope.
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Your Microwave and Refrigerator - Money SaversFine-tuning your refrigerator, microwave and shopping habits can pay off for your wallet and your health.
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Mexican Byways: Destination, Tehuantepec - City that Rocks with Markets and DancingLeave the Gringo trail for Tehuantepec or nearby Juchitan in the Mexican Isthmus. Tehuantepec is known for its strong bodied, strong-minded market women. Both cities are also known for their colorful traditional dances. -
John Updike, Your Writing Spoke to MeA discussion of on Updike's poems, stories, and several novels where what he wrote about affected my life. -
How Britain, Canada and Australia Are Responding to the Global RecessionAt the end of January, 2009 the International Monetary Fund reported the world economic conditions are worsening more than predicted. Americans tend to focus on what is happening in the US. This article is about three other developed countries -
Treats In and Near OaxacaTo encourage exploring by the visitor to Oaxaca, here are a few suggestions for doing more than going to deservedly well known attractions like the Monte Alban site and the Santo Domingo Church. -
Seeing Treasures from Imperial Russia While You Visit Mexico CityA blockbuster exhibit showing three centuries of Imperial opulence. From a royal sleigh to tools used by Peter the Great to documentary footage, this exhibit brings a visitor close to Russia without crossing the ocean. -
Social Networking with Other Passionate Readers: Let Your Friends Know What Books You Read and You'll Deepen FriendshipsReading doesn't have to be only a solitary activity. You can deepen friendships through joining a book group or now by listing books you read on a website and inviting friends to do the same.
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John Updike Wrote More Than At the A&PJohn Updike's story "At the A&P," written more than fifty years ago, is often required reading but can be the beginning of a lifetime habit. This article suggests a few other titles for the Updike fan to follow up.
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Budget Restaurants in Guanajuato, Mexico 2008 EditionTwo of the five restaurants I mentioned in an earlier article are closed or closing, but you''ll find more choices than ever in Guanajuato, Mexico at about 40 pesos for a complete meal.
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The Health Benefits of Eating an Avocado a WeekWhile there used to be concern about the calorie content of avocados (more about that in a minute), U.S. government nutritionists now consider the cholesterol-lowering benefits of the avocado to balance or outweigh the calorie count. -
FISA Replacement Law Would Expose Overseas Americans to Unhampered SurveillanceThe 114+ page FISA bill contains provisions that would enable routine surveillance of mail between anyone in the US and a foreign country.but overseas AMericans would have fewer rights than citizens at home.
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Guanajuato Byways 1: Salvatierra, Acambaro, Santiago Maravatio - Head Southeast from Guanajuato City for History, Relaxation and the Chupicuaro LadyI live in Guanajuato Capital but visiting small towns in the state is "the pause that refreshes". Bus travel is easy, car travel even easier. Salvatierra and Acambaro were among the first Spanish settlements in the state. Santiago Maravatio is known for its thermal waters. -
Reading Your Way Through Mexico: A Handful of Novels and Memoirs to Take You Beyond the GuidebookSupplement or anticipate your Mexican experience by seeing the country through the eyes of writers like Fuentes, Paco Taibo II, Ibarguengoitia and Cohan, available in both English (except Cohan). -
China Playing Hardball Before 2008 OlympicsChina is imprisoning dissident writers and other citizens, despite its promises in negotiating for the 2008 Olympics. Non-governmental organizations are publicizing the crackdown. -
What is the Automobile Doing to America?For the last 65 years, suburban Americans have depended on their cars, often more than one in every garage. How this came about, where it is leading us. -
The Brown Vs. The Topeka Board of Education National Historic Site, Topeka, KSIf your taste runs to American history, this Topeka school can be a memorable destination. Its Brown v. The Topeka Board of Education National Historic Site tells the story of school desegration, a valuable lesson for all Americans, showing how dedication paid off. -
Inflation May Eat Up Your Child's School LunchSome children get lunch for free at school, others pay, but all may find fewer healthy choices on the menu as costs rise. -
Hemingway: How He Worked His Magic, How He Lived His LifeHemingway's stories still speak to us nearly 50 years after his death. Read about how he shaped his stories and how his life (including what probably was bipolar disorder) shaped him.
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The Story Behind International Book Day: In Some Countries, the Day is Known as World Book and Copyright DayUNESCO has named April 23, the date Shakespeare and Cervantes died, as International Book and Copyright Day, promoting reading, publishing and authors' rights. In Mexico, writers will celebrate with a public reading in English and Spanish of Shakespeare's monologues. -
Healthy Mexican Fruits and VegetablesTreat your body well and still eat the way Mexicans do. Choose fruits and veggies like peas and bananas that come in their own wrappers or wash, then peel or cook what you eat.
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Folk Music - The Tunes and Lyrics Keep Pulling Us InAdults keep coming back to folk music, children love it. Why does it fascinate? The music, the lyrics, the themes, at times its association with historic events like the Civil Rights movement.
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Writing for Other Websites Along with Associated ContentA savvy writer needs to knows the time cost and payoff of submitting work to Constant Content, Suite 101 and Associated Content. Here are some points to consider.
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Gore's Nobel Peace Prize Raises Morale of Overseas AmericanWhen an American wins the Nobel Peace Prize, it's good news to set along the bad.
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What Your Bank's Website Won't Tell YouFew people knew of the needle in the haystack, Netbank's imminent collapse. With hindsight, it was easier to see the bank's downward path. Websites both conceal and reveal.
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Netbank, the Nation's First Internet Bank, FailsNetbank's $2.1 billion assets now belong to Ingbank, with the FDIC insuring depositors' accounts up to $100,000. For overseas Americans, the Patriot Act put up obstacles to diversifying into new bank accounts when they might have otherwise.
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Five Reasons Not to Leave the Beach in MexicoIf you're not a couch potato and can speak some Spanish, make your next Mexican vacation away from the beach. Savor the local life, learn, lean back and see what happens.
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Grace Paley - A Writer Whose Short Stories Will Be Around For a Long TimeGrace Paley, whose Collected Stories made her a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, wrote about women's everyday lives when the topic was unfashionable. She combined her writing with family, work and political action against war.
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Checking Out and Using Medical Care in MexicoGood medical care for most conditions is available in Mexico if you know where to look but it is not hassle free. Consider your own needs, style and language skill and ask as many people as possible how they manage their health care in Mexico.
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Buying Medications in MexicoEven in Mexico, shop around as prices vary among pharmacies. Specialized meds may not be available in a small city. Mailing meds across the border is illegal.
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Prime Pacific Northwest DestinationsNext time, think of the Northwest when you hear "America, the Beautiful, where mountains tower above the fruited plain and where along the mid-Columbia River the sky couldn't be more spacious. Here is one former Northwesterners list of personal favorites. -
Cooking Away the Memory BlahsCooking can raise the spirit and provide practice in organization for people experiencing short term memory loss because the utensils and ingredients are in sight, the cookbook is handy and a timer keeps the cook on track. -
Helen Mirren's Queen Elizabeth II (and Mine)Watching Helen Mirren's "The Queen," brought one American audience member in contact with important decades in her own life. -
Surprising Mexico -- Beyond the Beaches and Travel PostersMexico keeps changing, beyond the stereotypes held by many Americans. To look beyond the obvious, take a vacation in the hills, watch people at work in the cities, eat when the Mexicans eat or at least go to a market. If you know Spanish, read the paper. -
New Seven Wonders of the World: High Stakes in an Old GameNOWC's selection of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the newest in a long line of Seven Wonders lists, may not be objective but is likely to influence tourist choices anyway. -
Can Your Travel Destination Be Too Popular?Barcelona, Guanajuato, and Bath are attracting more foreign tourists than ever. Some observers, like Anatxu Zabalbeascoa of the Spanish newspaper El Pais, suggest that these cities in becoming popular destinations may be losing their charm.
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Five Budget Restaurants with Flair in Guanajuato, MexicoWhich ever course is your favorite, you can eat healthily and well at a handful of restaurants in Guanajuato, Mexico. Whether Northwest style American or French vegetarian, all specialize in fresh local ingredients, feature a lunch menus and seating for as long as you like.
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Two Months in ManhattanLiving in New York City for a while is different from being a weekend tourist. Besides the well-known attractions of Manhattan, you'll need time for everyday tasks will that will end up giving depth to your experience of The Big Apple.
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Mexican Days: Journey Into the Heart of Mexico by Tony Cohan: Travel Writer's Pick of a Dozen Mexican DestinationsTony Cohan, writer of On Mexican Time, this time describes his travels to off-the-beaten track Mexican places and familiar ones like Oaxaca and the historic center of Mexico City. A hip yet fact-filled account with sensory detail that holds the reader.
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Writer's PEN Conference Pays Off in IntangiblesInternational PEN, a worldwide organization for published writers, honors literary quality and works actively to better the lives of writers who are political prisonersor in exile. Next year's PEN Congress will be in Dakar, Senegal.
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Leave Shyness at Home When You TravelEspecially if you're a solo traveler, forget your shyness while you travel. You'll get the information you need, make at least temporary acquaintances and learn beyond the guidebook.
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OREGON'S COLUMBIA RIVER COUNTRY, a PARADISE for COUCH POTATOSGet to know the Columbia River upriver where wheat is shipped, past the great heartland of Indian tribes, near Portland, or at to the river mouth near Astoria. You'lll find blockbuster views, museums and good coffee along the, freeways and byways.
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What You'll See Near Your Lisbon Hotel or a Short Ride AwayNearly everything is close in Lisbon wherever you stay in hte small European capitals. Besides, Lisbon offers beauty, economy and good public transportation when you want to go farther afield.. -
Tips on Travelling Light, Solo in EuropeYou're an indepedent solo travel waning to keep your daily life simple.
Carry on your suitcase, take washable clothes, and bring back mainly memories. -
Theatre in the Dining Room: Reading Plays an Activity Builds That Expressiveness and CommunityDramatic ability hides in most of us and so does the love of a story brought
to life. A playreading group can be an addictive activity for its members, who only need a table to sit around, copies of the script, and someone who brings it all together. -
Why a Poet is Against National Poetry Month "As Such"Poetry keeps happening. Iin the United States where April is National Poetry Month. Poet Charles Bernstein thinks the celebration of poetry would be better served by an International Anti-Poetry Month. Read on for his reasoning.
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Best Months to Visit Guanajuato, MexicoThe round of the year in our city is predictable. Whether you sample or keep coming back at a favorite season, the streets and lanes, the hillsides of colorfully painted houses, the fruit &vegetable vendors, music and more music await you.
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Americans and GeographyWar may be God's way of teaching geography, but many Americans pay little attention to the rest of the world. Geography and other social studies classes don't seem to make much of a dent, as confirmed by a recent study.
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Mexican Fruits and VegetablesMexican home cooking features more fruit and vegetables than you might imagine. On your trip, look for the tasty fat carrots, tiny avocados, huitlacoche (what's that?) and vegetables like verdolaga and huazontle and don't forget guanabana ice cream....
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College Minireunions: Getting to Know You Once AgainCollelges like Stanfor, Wellesley, Dartmouth and Vassar encourage their allums to organize minireunions, local events that keep former classmates in touch with each other especially before major reunion events.
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Women's Solo Travel Easier Than EverWomen in some 70 countires (Algeria to Zambia) belong to 5W, a non-profit worldwide women's friendship organization supporting solo travel. Members make contacts abroad, get and give information, and can provide homestays or be guests.
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Museums in Mexico CityWhether your Mexico City hotel in the historic center is budget or upscale, you can walk to a generous handful of museums. Think of a pyramids, paintings, and more. If you wonder about safety, check the suggestions at the end.
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Eight Tips After You Choose Your Mexican HotelIf you know survival Spanish and have a spirit of adventure, you can go beyond the guidebook during your Mexican vacation. By soaking up information wherever you find it, your own preferences will lead you to the Mexico beyond the gringo trail.
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Men Who Can't Love by Steven Carter and Julie Sokol Women looking for a committed relationship should know that wishing may not make the relationship come true. Acknowledging a partner's unwillingness for commitment is the first step in letting go. This short book points the way. -
Book Review: Understanding Iraq by William PolkWilliam Polk first went to Iraq fifty years ago. He speaks and reads Arabic, has gone back to Iraq since, taught at major US universities, and served on the policy planning staff of the US State Department. What's more, he writes clearly.
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Native American Artists Talk About Their ArtRC Gorman and Fritz Scholder, Native American artists who died in 2005, brought lustre to the North American art scene. Rick Bartow keeps drawing from his roots. Use the web to see images of their work and know what they say about the creative life.
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Eating Wisely and Well in Guanajuato, MexicoEating can be a highlight of your Mexican vacation. Avocados and peanuts roasted in the shell can even add to your health. Sharing a rich dish like enchiladas is an option. Guanajuato offers a half dozen restaurants where you can eat wisely but well.
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Healthy Eating on Your Mexican VacationIf your luxury vacation to a Mexican beach includes all meals, you can sample a wide range of food and still maintain a healthy eating style. Tips on what to avoid, but more importantly, what to consider, from avocados to a few bites of tamarind pie.
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Professional Interpreter Explains His WorkProfessional interpreters work rapidly with concepts. Mexican interpreter Odin Barron explains his choice of profession, preparation, and opportunities. In the US, interpreters work mainly for courts and hospitals.
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Healthy Eating on Vacation in Guanajuato, MexicoAvoid temptation but still eat the Mexican way in Guanajuato. Tips on healthy foods like corn tortillas and avocados, eating less but adventurously, and healthy Guanajuato restaurants.
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Rosa Parks Wasn't Alone in African-Americans' CauseRosa Parks stayed in her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus at just the right time. Her act led to the changing of our national laws. Many other African-Americans had the same attitudes although they didn't become famous.