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Tony and Janina’s American Wedding, a Boise screening

“Tony & Janina’s American Wedding” Trailer from Ruth Leitman on Vimeo. The Exploring Amor and Exile Last Thursday Series, in partnership with Boise City Arts and History Dept. Artists in Residence Program at 8th Street Marketplace, will present Ruth Leitman’s … Continue reading

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The trope: A new, basic unit of journalism

About a year ago, I quit a good journalism job to write a book. At the time, I had an idea for a new crucible for nonfiction books: realizing that (a) books still sell (whether e-books or paper books) and … Continue reading

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First 8th Street Event

Last Thursdays Series: Exploring Amor and Exile April 28, 7-8:30 pm Cole/Marr Coffee House in the Lower Level of the 8th Street Marketplace (next to Café Olé – 404 S. 8th Street) Exploring Amor and Exile #1 Question: What would … Continue reading

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A 24- or 25-year-old Mexican man shot himself in the head on Sunday at his family home in the city of San Juan del Rio in Querétaro, Mexico. According to two different newspaper accounts, he had been distraught at being … Continue reading

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The right way and the wrong wrong way

Two stories caught my attention this morning in the feed reader (I’m still catching up with my feeds after the Mexico trip). Change.org has the story (and petition) of a couple caught unawares by the ten-year bar when he self-deported … Continue reading

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Trip to a “real” bookstore

One of my assignments this month is to put together a formal nonfiction book proposal, which—aside from a few chapters of the book, of course—includes several elements that are a bit outside my normal journalism purview. The rules for this … Continue reading

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John Ross in Mexico

While I was traveling in Mexico these last few weeks, an icon of Mexican foreign correspondency passed away. John Ross, 72, died of cancer around Lake Patzcuaro, the same weekend I passed by that absolutely stunning place on a bus … Continue reading

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Foodie pics of Mexico

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Mexico socio-political photos

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The four directions: Cuatro caminos of Mexico

Taking off from most U.S. cities, one can see the edge of civilization, the place where urbanity stops and the countryside begins. Leaving Mexico City, the airplane is surrounded by civilization on all sides. It takes a few minutes to … Continue reading

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Ipod Touch as the new laptop

I decided not to lug my laptop to Mexico for this reporting trip. Instead I´m working with my iPod Touch (4th Generation) and an external bluetooth keyboard. It´s worked really well so far. I upgraded my iPod before I left … Continue reading

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Seeking experts and wi-fi in Mexico City

I am now in Mexico City, staying with a family friend in Xocimilco and looking for sources for the book. I´m trying to get interviews with some Mexican government officials about the two sides of the marital immigration equation: the … Continue reading

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