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“The story of the journey is never the journey itself: it is at best a summation, based on past events but delivered for the listeners in front of us at the moment of retelling. Between the past and the memory of the past there is always a gap. … That gap is called perspective.”
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Book Review: ‘Access to Asia: Your Multicultural Guide to Building Trust, Inspiring Respect, and Creating Long-Lasting Business Relationships’ by Sharon M. Schweitzer, J.D. with Liz Alexander, Ph.D.
Access to Asia is a unique, user-friendly guidebook for gaining the cultural awareness needed to build successful business relationships.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman’s durable Tony-winner shows it’s still got the stuff in the Woodlawn's glittering revival.
Read More »Gadget Review: VinniBag by Ellessco – a Versatile Travel Bag
Protect your luggage, protect your valuables, and protect your sanity by grabbing a VinniBag as soon as you can.
Read More »Party Game Review: ‘Bill Shakespeare is Dead’ from Brikenbrak Games
All the fun of Cards Against Humanity with thrice the class.
Read More »Interview with Graciela Limón – Author of ‘The Intriguing Life of Ximena Godoy’
Limón has published nine novels, all of which deal with a Latina and Trans Border experience.
Read More »The Challenges of Being a Retailer in an Online World
The fact of the matter is the issues facing ecommerce retailers aren’t limitations – they are merely challenges.
Read More »Music Review: Kings of the Brushwood Thicket – “He Was a Man” Single
King of the Brushwood Thicket’s "He Was a Man" is a rich track despite its stripped down nature.
Read More »True Crime Book Review: ‘ Blood + Death: The Secret History of Santa Muerte and the Mexican Drug Cartels’ by John Lee Brock
An unflinching look at the Mexican cartels.
Read More »TV Review: ‘Game of Thrones’ Returns for a New Season on HBO
Season five of Game of Thrones premieres Easter Sunday. Buckle up, 'cause it's gonna be a bumpy ride. And my, how those dragons have grown!
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