My Spanish is terribly rusty - It may have been my first language, I'm not sure, but when I started school it was English all the time, and pretty much lost my ability to communicate in Spanish, and as I grew older there seemed to be fewer opportunities. Regretably, I didn't raise my children bilingually, though I thought about it, and I tried to infuse the Mexican culture when I could. I lived across the country from family, so that didn't help either. Anyway - the purpose of this message was really to pass on the following bit of information: The University of Richmond (VA) is offering a continuing(adult)education class of Spanish Immersion - it will be held in August (so probably to late to enroll)at the U. of Zacatecas. I don't know if this is an annual offering or a one shot deal. For more info see: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/scs/thinkagain/professional/imm ersion.htm Also, at my neighborhood branch library, a group gets together on a regular basis to practice their Spanish. I have never taken the time to attend this gathering, but maybe there is a similar offering in your community - library, church, school, etc. Y'all have a good day - hopefully filled with many blessing. Take care, Natalie Coleman, VA
