I’m heading off to Maine for an assignment — I will post the article here when it comes out in October or November. Won’t give anything away now other than…let’s just say I’m very excited about this one.

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After Sherene told me that Amma was going to be in town, holding all-nighter Darshan at the Manhattan Center, I was intrigued. Now I’m embarrassed to admit I knew next to nothing about the hugging saint who drew a stunning amount of New Yorkers and travelers to her programs. There was quite a line during the day so I took a number and went downstairs for the delicious vegetarian Indian food, and about an hour later, took off.

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Writer Tracy Lopez reviewed Mexican High on her lit blog Curious Villager this week. Gracias, Tracy!

If you’re in the New York area, come check out some saw-it-here-first works-in-progress at the Roots & Vines Cafe (details on 2nd-draft_5_b1).