She knew I was going to leave State after my tour in Mexico City, and she invited me to visit El Paso. I was planning to come visit anyway to show my wife and family where I grew up. Dr. Natalicio made me an offer I couldn't refuse, and I didn't. The offer surprised and humbled me. I think so.
People ask what it's like to come back.
I look at El Paso with fresh eyes, a different set of eyes. I realize how important El Paso is historically to this region. People who have always lived here, who haven't had a chance to see other parts of the world as I have, sometimes don't understand. They don't see how rich the culture is. Dr. Natalicio has a national focus, and sees El Paso from a broader perspective, a broader vision than if you lived here all your life.