I was born in the U.S, but my parents were born in Querétaro, Mexico. They were born in a small town that was made up of many ranches that was called Portezuelo. The town is quiet and everyone that lives there knows one another. I’ve travelled to Portezuelo 2 times, once in 2016 and again … Continue reading Portezuelo vs. New Paltz
Category: Rural vs Urban
The places I Have Dwelled
I’ve dwelled in each place I’ve lived in differently. They have remained places of my past and have connected to my present home. Journeys of age, urban to rural locations, and journeys with the people I love all compose my identity of a current midlife woman. It all started with my earliest memories living with … Continue reading The places I Have Dwelled
Urban and Rural Communities
In between the most important experiences, you can notice that young people who are educated in small towns start working at a young age beside their parents. In the countryside, housekeeping life gets very confusing with the working life. Some families live in the countryside where they work and in exchange, their bosses have offered … Continue reading Urban and Rural Communities