Category: Gold Rush

Since You Asked, Latino or Hispanic?

Posted in Azteca, Central America, conquistadors, Cortez, Cuba, driver's license, French, Gold Rush, government, Hispanic, immigrants, Italian, Latino, passport, Puerto Rico, race, South America, Spain, Spanish, VenezuelaLeave a comment

(re-run) Have you ever noticed when filling out a form for any government thing, like a driver’s license or a passport, that the form will ask you to check a box regarding your race?  If you haven’t read all the choices, please do so next time. There is a box for Hispanic and another box… Continue reading Since You Asked, Latino or Hispanic?

Pioneer Lady

Posted in California, clothing, costumes, Gold Rush, history, memoir, Oakland, parking, photographs, pioneers, relationships, seniors, sewing, store, ticket, triviaLeave a comment

Every year I drive to Oakland for the most awesome day at the White Elephant Sale.  The women’s board of the Oakland Museum own a warehouse in Fruitvale, and they fill it up for their annual event. If you know someone who works the sale, they can give you passes so that you can get… Continue reading Pioneer Lady