Comments on: Personal Crisis in Japan

By: Monica Valero

Monica Valero — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 09:46:54 +0000

Hugo’s comment was really touching.

By: Dekker

Dekker — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 02:59:40 +0000

Pinguino, Hugo, thanks guys. Hugo, I hope you think of something good to channel your energy to. If you do, let me know about it!

By: Hugo

Hugo — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 02:50:33 +0000

I never thought about it like this. I’m Mexican American and have a strong sense of my roots. I’ve never been to Mexico and haven’t thought about it more than being proud of my father for coming to Texas and working hard for my brothers and I. Your post made me rethink how I feel about where my family comes from. I want to do more for them. I read about drugs and crime and it makes me sad. I’m with you about wondering how my children will feel about Mexico. My wife is Irish and Dutch and when I read her your writing it made her cry. She wants our baby boy to feel connected to his heritage. I know alor of people would think differently about where they are and where they came from if they really took the time to see it from your perspective. God bless you and your family.

By: Pinguino

Pinguino — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:11:02 +0000

Dekker, thank you so much for being in the show. The colors in your piece were great and it was one of my personal favorites. I have been thinking a lot this week about Japan’s influence, and that people just take for granted that a lot of their favorite things were created there. I hope your kids do get to experience a Japan as the one that is strong, creative, respectful. I’ve gotten many messages from Japanese people who are so happy about our event. It’s so awesome to pull together and help where we can.