Tía Sara’s rhinestone hair combs, the ones Tío Cesar bought her on their one and only trip to “Nueva Yol.” She used to wear them to church, and any special occasion, as if they were made with real diamonds. Mira, your tio has great taste, she used to say. Los diamantes son para amantes. Us… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Dominicana
The Obligatory Latino Heritage Month Post
I wrote this essay in 2008; it’s still relevant today. I call it, “I Used to Only Be Dominican.” ———-