Delora in España: Flamenco Sisters

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Flamenco Sisters

It seems that genuine flamenco attire from España brings out the tiny dancer in all of us! Behold my beautiful nieces:

Why Delora?

As my mother will tell you, I've always complained about my very inelegant name - Deb (Deborah Sue, worse yet). When introduced in Spain, my name almost always invites a polite chuckle. "DUB?" Another little titter. Worse still is that my husband's name is Chip. We are left to feel white bread in a country of tortillas and tapas. A friend solved the issue when she had a going away party for us and nick-named us Delora and Pappas. First time I tried it here in Madrid it worked like a charm. "Ah, Delora. Nice Spanish name!" Ironically the top three names here are: Jesus, Maria (Mary), Joseph and not far behind those three, Lucia. Did I mention that I have a daughter named Lucia? Did I mention that I thought long and hard about how to give her an unusual, elegant name? Turns out, she now has the Spanish equivalent of Deb. Sorry Lu.

Delora in España

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Flamenco Sisters

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