Being A Bridesmaid For The First Time

Being A Bridesmaid For The First Time

Mary Mata June 6, 2011

So, now that I’m sneaking up on 30, it’s finally my turn to be a bridesmaid. The lucky girl in question is someone I’ve known more than half my life […]

Experiencing Racism As An “Outsider”

Mary Mata June 1, 2011

It’s hard to speak about everyone’s experience, but as a white woman, married to dark-skinned man, I’ve had some experiences that most wouldn’t be comfortable listening to or acknowledging.  I […]

Website Aims To Be Resource For Multicultural Families

Mary Mata May 25, 2011

Seeing as how about 15% of all marriages in the United States are between people of different races or ethnicities, and given recent Census results suggesting this trend will likely […]

People Marrying Later, Tías Everywhere Weep

Mary Mata May 20, 2011

Census figures indicate that people are increasingly marrying later in their lives, which if your family is anything like mine, means that tías and abuelitas across the country are beginning […]

Before You Leave, Know The 6 Stages Of A Relationship

Mary Mata May 19, 2011

[Editor’s Note: If you don’t read in Spanish you can translate this page using Google Chrome.] Todas las personas al entrar en una relación quisieran que se cumpliera la frase “Y […]

Bicultural Bliss: 10 Benefits of Biculturalism

Mary Mata

Yesterday, I was reading a post from Multilingual Living and I couldn’t help but smile.  I loved Corey’s “10 Reasons Why You Should Marry a Foreigner“!  I can’t say that every […]

News Taco To Go: Arnold, Comedy, Chávez, Español, Redistrict

Mary Mata

Arnold Fathered Child With Latina Comedy Central Taps Latino As Contributor For The Daily Show California Politico: Don’t Name Ship For César Chávez Texas Redistricting “Horrible” For Latino Voters NY […]

Arnold’s Telenovela Plot Line Less Fun In Real Life

Mary Mata May 18, 2011

I remember back when I first started joining my tías in watching telenovelas, the main character was one of those ever-pure types who somehow manages not to consummate her marriage […]

The Drive-By Cat Call: Not Hot

Mary Mata May 17, 2011

“Heeeeeey!” I don’t suppose I’ll ever understand why, exactly, men think this is a good way to attract attention. I’ve never been tempted in the slightest to return these calls […]

Guapura 101: Latinas More Likely To Have Kids

Mary Mata May 16, 2011

Latinas, according to new Census data, are much more likely to have children than other women. A press release from the Census notes that immigrant women (likely to be Latina) […]