Comments on: The Dilemma of Displacement

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:42:29 +0000

Monica
Cuando vas a escribir "el libro" ?
M

By: Coco

Coco — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:45:48 +0000

Monica
Your writing is so touching and beautiful. I am so proud of you.
Please, please ……. write a book.
; ) M

By: Tom Meacham

Tom Meacham — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:50:33 +0000

Hi Monica,

What you say about growing up in a combo Sicillian/Mexican family, and your espaniol aversion, makes so much sense.

I have a similar phobia surrounding math, and a little bit of one for languages. My brother was the math whiz (he’s an engineer who plays chess) and my dad digs languages.

We consciously differentiate ourselves from our parents and siblings at an early age. That’s how I had the nerve to become a graphic designer — visual art is not my family’s strong suit. I figured I could never compete or keep up with my brother or dad, so why not pursue something in which I could be the expert?

Now I’m interested in things that a little math and language competence would be helpful, but the anxieties are still there.

Good essay. I’ll read the rest of them later.

Thanks! Tom Meacham

By: Mario

Mario — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:16:30 +0000

Monica:

This is an incredibly beautiful story. I feel so proud of being part of it. I am sure this story can prevent many people to remain with their heads in the clouds about the dilemma of displacement and multicultural backgrounds. After all not only the United States, but the rest of the world are experiencing the melting pot phenomena.
With love,
Your uncle
Mario

By: Nicole Anthony

Nicole Anthony — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:39:33 +0000

Monica,
Your story is amazing. You will touch alot of people with this. I hope you relize how talented you are. I am you cousin some how. My aunt Rose Tringali sends out a monthly Bologna news letter and i saw your story in there it really moved me just from reading your story i see we have alot in common. Im not sure if you know Grace Anthony that is my grandma. Anyways good luck on your quest to becoming an incredible writter. Email me sometime it would be interesting to talk to you, a cousin that i dont know.
Nicole Anthony,
anthonyjoseph200756@yahoo.com

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:27:45 +0000

Monica,
I wish everyone could read your story. Most people are unaware of how they are being hurtful in the name of ignorance. There are those that are too self centered and hateful for almost anything to make a difference. You can make a difference to the vast majority that with a little education can begin to see they may need to make some changes. So along with many of your admirers, write a book and make a difference!
Mike

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:40:58 +0000

Monica,

Please write a book. I would be happy to stand in line the first day it becomes published. You are such a talented writer and never give up on your dreams.

By: AUNT DIANE

AUNT DIANE — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:49:08 +0000

MONICA, THIS WAS GREAT..AS A FORMER B-O-L-O-G-N-A I KNOW WHERE YOU’RE COMING FROM. I LOVE YOU SWEETIE AND I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. I TOOK ITALIAN IN HIGH SCHOOL AS A SENIOR AND FLUNKED DEAD AWAY EVEN CHEATING WITH MY ITALIAN GIRLFRIEND…I WISH I COULD HAVE LEARNED ITALIAN FROM GRANDMA AND GRANDPA BUT IT WAS NOT TO BE..SEE YA…LOVE, AUNT DIANE…HOPE I SEE YA AT THANKSGIVING

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:47:33 +0000

Monica, your writing is so beautiful and moving. I am so proud of you. Congratulations on a job well done. Please continue to write because you DO have the gift.
M

By: Kindra

Kindra — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:06:53 +0000

Ohmigosh! This was AMAZING!!! I would love to talk to you more about your experiences and some of your thoughts. Having two half Hispanic boys, oldest being 4, it makes me rethink a lot of things. I hope things have become easier now. I think it would be excellent if you could go to schools and talk to kids. Good job!

By: Marisa

Marisa — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:34:37 +0000

Wooooooow cousin!!! I’m really proud of you. Your story is amazing!!! I agree with all the people above me… write a book!!! It is incredible how you do it!! Congrats!!

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:34:08 +0000

Your writing is amazing. This story should be mandatory reading in all schools. Please write a book.

By: Dante

Dante — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:43:07 +0000

As a black male growing up in the United States, you experiences are very similar to mine. Great piece of work!

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:39:16 +0000

Monica! Absolutely amazing piece of work! I hope that it is picked up for a college textbook.

By: Ana Paula (from Brazil)

Ana Paula (from Brazil) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:02:05 +0000

So…what the hell are you waiting for?? Write a book!!!!!
Monica, I just loved it!! It made me laugh and cry at the same time… Your story made me remember my year in the US and how hard it was being in a foreign country and speking a foreign language and of couse having “that” weird accent….
Your story it’s a little peace of my story and my other people stories too..
Congrats for had written this and for your website. Hope to see you again one day.
Ana