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VIEW FROM THE PIER 6.05.2016 “SHOPPING”

Fifty plus years ago, my folks and I went to meet Cora’s parents to ask their permission for Cora’s hand in marriage.  Mexican tradition required this step.  Cora and I had dated each other for over a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, View from the Pier Tagged With: Vier From the Pier

June 5, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

VIEW FROM THE PIER 5.15.16

                In the late 1980s Cora and I were introduced to San Clemente by our Glendale neighbors.  They suggested we jointly purchase a San Clemente condo for weekend use.  We liked the idea and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, View from the Pier Tagged With: Herman Sillas, View From the Pier

May 15, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

VIEW FROM THE PIER with HERMAN SILLAS 3.20.16 “MONEY AND POLITICAL PARTIES”

Political parties go back as far as President George Washington.  He was a Federalist Party member and advocated a strong central government.  The Democratic Republican Party preferred strong local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, View from the Pier Tagged With: 2016 Presidential campaign, Herman Sillas, Latinos and politics, View From the Pier

March 20, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

VIEW FROM THE PIER with HERMAN SILLAS 2.21.16 “CAMPAIGN”

The presidential primaries are here and we are reminded daily. As a political junkie I love it. My father was active in the union and had meetings in our house to change the union’s leadership. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, View from the Pier Tagged With: 2016 political campaign, 2016 Presidentail eelctions, Herman Sillas, Latino Political power, Latinos and voting, View From the Pier

February 21, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

VIEW FROM THE PIER with HERMAN SILLAS 1.17.16 ‘ELEVATORS”

When I enter an elevator, I think of cavemen. I envision them using ropes to pull their families up to caves in the mountains free from danger. Moving people in a vertical manner advanced to such an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, View from the Pier Tagged With: Herman Sillas, Latino blogers, View From the Pier

January 17, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

VIEW FROM THE PIER with HERMAN SILLAS “END OF THE YEAR”

It is that time of year again, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. This year brought us more than we expected and at a faster pace. We knew we were in trouble when the New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, View from the Pier Tagged With: End of the Year reflections, Herman Sillas, View From the Pier, what happened in 2015

December 13, 2015 by Tia Tenopia

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 7.17.25 ART “QUINCEANERA” AT THE BORDERLANDS

July 17, 2025 By wpengine

An Art “Quinceanera” in the Borderlands. An exhibition featuring large prints by a talented cohort of borderland artists opened last week  [July 12, 2025] at the Centro Cultural Aztlan in San Antonio, Texas.  The Centro press release described the exhibit as a prime example of community artists engaging “in the deeply rooted democratic art form of […]

TALES OF TORRES 7.17.25 DONALD TRUMP- TERROR AND INTIMIDATION

July 17, 2025 By wpengine

Terror and Intimidation Are the Order of the Day The Pendejo-in-Chief got to sign his Big Beautiful Baloney Bill into law. The consequences will be felt for a long time. None of them good, unless you are among the wealthiest folks in the country. They will get permanent tax breaks and other nest-feathering favors. For […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 07.10.25 LUIS LOPEZ BORDERLANDS ARTIST

July 10, 2025 By wpengine

Luis Lopez: Borderlands Artist Looks Forward to His Exhibit in Mexico Borderland artist Luis Lopez moved from Laredo, Texas to San Antonio nearly 50 years ago to pursue his passion for creating art. Over the past five decades, Lopez has received recognition on both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border for his diverse and transformative body […]

BURUNDANGA BORICUA (ENGLISH) 07.10.25 WE WILL CONTINUE TO CONSPIRE

July 10, 2025 By wpengine

We’ve been able to…or not. The signature is on paper and the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) that dictates the domestic policy for President Trump’s second administration is the current mandate for the United States. The Institute of Taxes and Economic Policy anticipates three options to meet the law: cut investment in health and food assistance, […]

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