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The Submarine by Carlos Najera
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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Tagged California, coming of age, motherhood, Oxnard, World War I
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Chirula by Carlos Najera
“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
Janet by Carlos Najera
(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