Juan Alanis, Author at Juan of Words

August 24, 2013Mexican Culture, Mexican Lifestyle

Juanito Lleno de Gracia

El otro día me estaba quejando. You know, the typical: […]

August 20, 2013August 20, 2013Music

El Ruido De Tus Zapatos

I don’t know that I fully understand the letra to this […]

August 20, 2013Familia, Mexican Lifestyle

Being honest with oneself is not always easy

My mother used to say el sol no se tapa […]

August 17, 2013August 18, 2013Food, Mexican Lifestyle

Beauty in the simple things

This weekend I had one mission. To spend downtime enjoying […]

August 16, 2013Los Metiches

Pickles and Internet that’s not working

Tonight there’s no Internet at the house. And for once […]

August 14, 2013Food

Cooking with Nopales: An Acquired and Emotional Taste

Nopales con huevos. Nopales with meat. Nopales with chile. Nopales […]

August 12, 2013August 13, 2013Familia, Mexican Lifestyle

It’s Never Goodbye: It’s ¡Hasta Pronto!

There never seems to be enough time in the day. […]

August 8, 2013Familia, Mexican Lifestyle

Because No Matter The Time And Distance Family Is Family

My younger brother and I have always been close. For […]

August 8, 2013Language, Mexican Lifestyle

You know when you’re in a real ‘canijo’ mood? Try this for inspiration!

I’ve been in a real canijo mood lately. Not for any particular […]

August 6, 2013Familia, Mexican Lifestyle

Funny Random Moments You Probably Might Find Entertaining

I’ve been busy lately. My sister and my niece are […]

August 1, 2013July 31, 2013Los Metiches, Mexican Culture, Mexican Lifestyle

Living La Vida Metiche: So this is what we were up to in July

What’s the point of social media innovation if you can’t […]

July 31, 2013Familia, Mexican Parenting

For Raising Boys: Is Being a “Drill Sergeant Dad” Required?

My father was not a drill sergeant. The truth is […]

July 29, 2013August 2, 2013Los Metiches

Telenovela Parodies: For The Hell Of It!

Yes, it’s a bit out of character for me. In […]

July 25, 2013Entertainment

William Levy: With or Without the Long Hair (Greñudo)?

We haven’t played this game in a long time. I’ve […]

July 25, 2013July 24, 2013Food, Mexican Culture, Mexican Lifestyle

Because Everyone Should Bond Over Shipping Tamales!

You know. I’m sitting here in front of my computer. […]

July 24, 2013July 24, 2013Familia, Mexican Parenting

The generational differences in Latino families are funny

So the other day my sister, her husband and her […]

July 18, 2013July 18, 2013Mexican Culture, Mexican Lifestyle

Before There Was Going Green There Was Going To El Mandado!

By my new job, I just noticed, there are a […]

When and where is it okay to use bad words?

July 17, 2013July 16, 2013Food, Language

When and Where is it Okay to use “Malas Palabras”?

So you guys like cursing. That’s good. A mi también […]