If you're a student (living in Michigan and elsewhere) and subscribing to PdS, then apparently it'll help you get a job. This piece provides inspiration for those who sometimes wonder whether the struggle to learn a second language is really worth it. And then when you do get the job, then this is worth bearing in mind. This link from Wikipedia, meanwhile, provides information which should be handed out to all students on Day 1. There's a further inspirational language learning story here. (Thanks to Kuro5hin, which by strange coincidence also features a piece on Wikipedia.)

As for the picture, it's only there because I like it. I don't believe it was taken in Michigan.

Just found and apropos of nothing: A list of blogs by Spanish-speaking bloggers blogging in English. (Thanks to eCuaderno.) 
--------