GOAT in Exile
Novak Djokovic's recent exile in Greece and what it means when prominent athletes head for the exits.
Me Versus the Spanish Teacher
Republication of an essay in YARN about the role a Spanish teacher played in my writing and translating life.
International films at the Lego Cinema.
A Busy Month
My first translation of a screenplay and some thoughts on the high quality and diverse perspectives of global cinema.
Parents, One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Child
Advice to parents on the why and how of learning a new language, for themselves and their children.
Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
How we taught an 11-year-old bichon frise not to bark at the big dogs and an argument against age discrimination.
More Visibility for Translators
Prompted by the SCBWI's creation of a new category for translators, I reflect on the need for more children's books in translation.
Under the Bus
I explain the idiomatic expression "thrown under the bus" using an example from the George Washington Bridge lane closing scandal.
How’s That Writing a Story in Portuguese Thing Working Out?
Apparently, a lot better than uploading my video progress report to this web site. In the end, I had to delete the videos and substitute a photo of my first…