James PadillaMar 15MusingsA Year of ESL Teaching...and LearningFull-on Imposter Syndrome during my first week of teaching a year ago. It’s remarkable that it’s already been a year since I received my...
James PadillaDec 8, 2023MusingsJo(e)y to the World!Joey O’Padilla, age 80 (a mere 16 human years), crossed the rainbow bridge on Nov 25, 2023. Joey was also lovingly known as ‘Jojo’,...
James PadillaAug 25, 2023MusingsHomage to a RabbitA 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit. You were also known as ‘Conejo’ but more affectionately nicknamed ‘Bun-Bun’ by a friend with a penchant for...
James PadillaAug 11, 2023Latin AmericaPondering the Pandemic/PandemiaAbove: a mural honoring essential/healthcare workers, Oaxaca, Mexico (Oct 2022) COVID Conversations One of the benefits of visiting...