Writing is a solitary activity and, at the same time, a public one. Because it stems from a deep dialogue with oneself, and from there it opens up to others, it communicates. In that stepping outside—outside the drawer, the computer, or the notebook—that writing can find what it most seeks: readers.

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Throughout my years collaborating with EnUSA Newspaper, I've received many emails from readers who felt a connection to my writing in some way. Perhaps they were immigrants, or their children spoke Spanish (or didn't), or they agreed or disagreed with my various opinions. One of them was Inés, who not only wrote to me but also began attending my creative workshops. So we went from knowing each other by email to meeting in person, discussing books, and writing together. She even hosted a tea party at her home with others and delighted us with delicious scones and pastries, all made with her own skillful hands.

 

Recently, after I wrote an article about the situation in Latin America, another moved reader wrote to me. I thought it would be interesting to publish some of these comments in this June edition, thus establishing a genuine dialogue that could eventually reach a wider audience, including the rest of this newspaper's readers.

 

Dear Mercedes Moresco

I appreciate your response and express my gratitude for this opportunity to write to you. Every time I stop by the Hispanic store (Milanos Bakery) to buy yerba mate, I don't hesitate for a second to pick up a copy of this prestigious US newspaper. I thoroughly enjoy each article and congratulate you on your hard work. The unity and camaraderie are truly worthy of emulation. I especially enjoy the article "From My Window," which encourages and inspires me to discover new horizons.

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It's impossible for my heart not to leap with joy when I read about our beautiful Latin America. The fact of belonging to the land that saw us born stirs our senses. Simply appreciating its folklore, contemplating its wildlife, and feeling the warm greeting of its people makes us proud of the beauty of its landscapes. And as you say, we can't understand how so much wealth can be mismanaged and how so much injustice overwhelms us. For different reasons, we had to emigrate to find our own space, but this doesn't prevent us from participating in some way, helping our loved ones and pursuing new projects, trying to plant a seed of love that can serve as a testament and leave our legacy. I immensely admire your work teaching parents so that children don't lose this beautiful language. Even though we live in a foreign land, we remain Latin Americans.

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I would like to one day have the privilege of writing and expressing my opinion, telling stories in this valuable medium.

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Sincerely,

Graciela Sperati

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Letters like Graciela's confirm that this space belongs to all of us. If you also have something to say, write to me. The doors to this dialogue remain open.

 

Mercedes Soledad Moresco mermoresco@gmail.com

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