Author: Kay Castaneda

Kay Castaneda is retired from a career as a college English instructor in Indiana. She received a B.A. and M.A. from Indiana University. Her articles about education and sociology are included in Sage Publication’s Education and Society Reference Book. Her poetry and creative nonfiction have been published in literary journals. Kay is currently researching the history of Ireland and Scotland for a novel based on her ancestors, in addition to editing her poetry manuscript. Kay’s hobbies include reading biographies, memoirs, traveling and baking.
Thursday Doors

Thursday Doors La Hacienda

Kay Castaneda,

Thursday Doors is a weekly challenge inviting enthusiasts to share door images or stories. Since relocating to Mexico, the author joined the challenge, enthralled by Mexican doors and the history they unveil, specifically in Zacatecas. Their exploration touches upon hacienda architecture, communities, culture, church, and mines, highlighting the deep ties residents have to these historic estates and the considerable impact of mining, alongside a personal vow to write more about their experiences and observations in Zacatecas.

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