I have a confession. I am drawn to Spanish soap operas. I don’t know what they are saying, but the dramatic gestures, tears and evil laughs at pivotal moments make me believe something serious is going down. This daily dose of dramaturgy motivates me to learn Spanish. But, I’ll be honest - it’s not easy. When I voiced my concerns about the futility of such an endeavor to my neighbor, she said, “What do you expect? You’re too old to learn something new.” Read more