Alfonso ZapataA Car Hurt Our HouseA few weeks ago, at 8pm on a Wednesday evening, a car crashed into our house. A driver (presumably speeding) lost control of his vehicle…Nov 28, 2023Nov 28, 2023
Alfonso ZapataundokaiUndokai, or sports day as it’s known in Japan, is an event for elementary school students in which they compete in various athletic…Nov 14, 2023Nov 14, 2023
Alfonso ZapataarmadillidiidaeJosh and Nico are infatuated with rolly pollies. On our daily walks, if they spot one scurrying along the sidewalk, they’ll both crouch…Jul 16, 2020Jul 16, 2020
Alfonso ZapataThe Physiological Manifestations of Fear and AnxietyDelma and I have been taking a lot of morning strolls with Joshua lately. We usually walk along a shaded trail that’s close to our place…Oct 15, 2018Oct 15, 2018
Alfonso ZapataShinkansenThe Shinkansen train system in Japan is, if nothing else, efficient. As many as fourteen trains run in each direction on a single line…Sep 6, 20181Sep 6, 20181
Alfonso Zapatatio joaquinMy uncle passed away this past week. He was diagnosed with ALS over two years ago so, while it was sad, it was also a bit of a relief. The…Jan 28, 2018Jan 28, 2018
Alfonso ZapatadadsHere’s a brief summary of my dad: he’s seventy-two years old, five foot six, and weighs one-hundred and forty-five pounds. He immigrated to…Jan 20, 2018Jan 20, 2018
Alfonso ZapatasueñosOver the holidays, I went to a panaderia to buy pan dulce for my in-laws. There’s a place by my parent’s house called El Volcan that has…Jan 14, 2018Jan 14, 2018
