Tag Archives: coming of age

The Submarine by Carlos Najera

Posted on February 9, 2015 by jedwardnajera

  My best friend while I was growing up in Oxnard was Ernest. His family was from Germany and they had a real long last name that is hard to spell. My family lived on C St., Ernest and his family … Continue reading →

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Chirula by Carlos Najera

Posted on September 19, 2014 by jedwardnajera

“Last night we were out drinking . . .” Socrates once said . . . Any time a story starts out with those few words, you know it’s not going to end well.  That was Socrates Govea. He lived two … Continue reading →

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Janet by Carlos Najera

Posted on August 22, 2014 by jedwardnajera

(Dear reader, Janet is my father’s grand-niece. Her family helped take care of him as he lived out his years in Mexicali. It sounds like she is turning 15,  a cause to celebrate.) Janet How excited you are! You have arrived at … Continue reading →

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