tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post7733355178410873468..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: writing through the daySteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-18356968347787919252011-07-24T23:56:44.527-05:002011-07-24T23:56:44.527-05:00You should. I put it off far too long.You should. I put it off far too long.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-9944789155105565852011-07-24T23:27:46.187-05:002011-07-24T23:27:46.187-05:00The more I read about your trip to SMA, the more I...The more I read about your trip to SMA, the more I want to visit! Someday! :) LeslieLimonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-58165324885965717492011-07-24T20:10:53.552-05:002011-07-24T20:10:53.552-05:00I think we are playing the annex to your festival ...I think we are playing the annex to your festival this year. I hope they come over your way. Good to hear from you again.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-38394524218409439852011-07-24T15:46:26.360-05:002011-07-24T15:46:26.360-05:00I love the film recommendations. I'll add the...I love the film recommendations. I'll add them to my list for when the film festival hits Guanajuato. ~WynWyntopianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-86929409427750838582011-07-24T15:07:32.832-05:002011-07-24T15:07:32.832-05:00To be fair, Paul Schrader's script when transl...To be fair, Paul Schrader's script when translated to Spanish was difficult. That was apparent from the number of Mexican nationals who left early, as well.<br /><br />Based on several sources, I expected to be confronted with English wherever I went in San Miguel. With the exception of a couple of waiters, I have always been addressed in Spanish here, and when I was beyond my depth, there were no English-speaking staff to resolve the issue. I was forced to muddle through -- just as I do in Melaque.<br /><br />What I did find interesting is that several young Mexicans approached me last night wanting to discuss what the film meant. They were surprised that my Spanish was not fluent. And I liked that. I do not want people to assume that I am as language impaired as I am. And, as I keep saying, I need to change that.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-42179418106399969512011-07-24T15:00:56.953-05:002011-07-24T15:00:56.953-05:00As I was sitting here eating lunch, I realized I h...As I was sitting here eating lunch, I realized I have cooked most of my meals. Maybe that is just as well. If I had lunches every day like the one yesterday. I would need to be rolled down the hill.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-14340895935942469582011-07-24T12:32:23.187-05:002011-07-24T12:32:23.187-05:00“Expatriate audience cleared out in the first 15
m...“Expatriate audience cleared out in the first 15<br />minutes." I guess if it was not "Americanized”, it simply was<br />not worth watching....<br /><br />Too bad more expats do not enjoy the country simply because of a lack of<br />language skills commitment. I often wonder why some move down here and then<br />refuse to immerse themselves into learning the language other than "una<br />mas cervesa por favor" or Grassy Ass....<br />However, when you have whole communities such as in Chapala where the signs and<br />primary language is English, why bother. Then the Gringos get upset when NOB<br />the immigrants never learn the language because the same thing happens, by<br />having sufficient signs on the highway, DMV tests, and auto attendants on the<br />phone have Spanish.<br />Enjoy SMA, culture capitol of Gringolandia. Then return to Malaque to retain<br />your sanity.<br />You are fortunate to be able to meet and greet your fellow bloggers in SMA, it<br />is truly rewarding to develop keyboard friendships today, all of my meetings<br />with fellow bloggers have always been positive, especially since by reading and<br />chatting with them for years you get to know them quite well.tanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-20068799411915136002011-07-24T11:35:46.719-05:002011-07-24T11:35:46.719-05:00Steve, indeed it was fun meeting Marc and having l...Steve, indeed it was fun meeting Marc and having lunch at Vivoli. That restaurant is owned by an Italian who opened his first restaurant in Hollywood, California - a market even tougher then San Miguel.<br />We are blessed to have so many diverse, and in my opinion, good restaurants here - from Sri Lankan to Thai, to Noodle shops to more Italian and others too numerous to count. Glad ya'll enljoyed your meals.Babsofsanmiguelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-41748112016637764542011-07-24T09:36:26.015-05:002011-07-24T09:36:26.015-05:00He is conducting a master class today. I hope to ...He is conducting a master class today. I hope to attend after church. His films are always visually and intellectually stunning.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-86040385903031959972011-07-24T09:34:24.194-05:002011-07-24T09:34:24.194-05:00Something we both need to do more often.Something we both need to do more often.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-73389033431376267732011-07-24T09:33:49.342-05:002011-07-24T09:33:49.342-05:00If all goes well, at least one more blogger should...If all goes well, at least one more blogger should come my way before I head to Patzcuaro.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-19497231731100229722011-07-24T08:53:28.661-05:002011-07-24T08:53:28.661-05:00I always learn something when I read your blog, an...I always learn something when I read your blog, and sitting down for a few hours of conversation in person is a refreshing experience. Add Babs, her unique perspective and gracious hospitality, her fabulous rooftop view in San Miguel, and a wonderful Italian lunch...yes, Steve, it was a very fine day.Marc Olsonhttp://marcoyucatan.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-10916736809914442102011-07-24T08:23:32.856-05:002011-07-24T08:23:32.856-05:00Was there a meet and greet with Mr. Schrader? I w...Was there a meet and greet with Mr. Schrader? I would've have liked to let him know how much I've enjoyed his films over the years. Sounds like an excellent day in SMA.<br />Saludos,<br />FranciscoFrancisconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-29490387776718923912011-07-24T02:58:57.434-05:002011-07-24T02:58:57.434-05:00Sheesh! You are a living Chinese parable... Stay i...Sheesh! You are a living Chinese parable... Stay in one place long enough, and everyone in the Mexican blogging world will pass by you! Actually, though, it sounded like a great day/evening!<br />Cheers!<br />Dan in NCDan in NC.noreply@blogger.com