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Our interpreters are highly trained in various settings such as medical, legal, educational and human services. We do our best to serve our clientele by offering competitive rates and are available to travel wherever your services are needed.

04/05/2026

To all our friends who celebrating... Buona Pasqua!
[Happy Easter!]

Do you ever wonder how others celebrate various holidays? If so, here's a peek into how our Italian friends typically celebrate Easter - in Italy... Joyous bells are ringing this morning; the Pope (our friend from Chicago) holds mass in the Vatican where 60-100,000 people attend the service and to receive the Urbi et Orbi blessing at St. Peter's Basilica. Most citizens will take part in services at their own local churches. Whether religious or not, people get together for a big lunch with family and/or friends - children are typically gifted chocolate eggs! In Italy, Easter is not as family-oriented as Christmas: as one of the most popular Italian Easter sayings goes "Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi" [Christmas with family, Easter with whoever you want!]. Celebrations continue into Monday - called Lunedi’ dell’Angelo [Angel Monday] or Lunedi’ di Pasquetta [Little Easter] - when Italians depart on short excursions.

Italian words used on Easter:
Uova di pasqua = Easter egg
Coniglio Pasquale = Easter Bunny (not a typical Italian tradition)
Pranzo di Pasqua = Easter lunch
Quaresima = Lent
Il Papa = The Pope
Pèsach = Passover
la Settimana Santa = Holy Week
il Cioccolato = Chocolate

Passa un buon fine settimana!

04/03/2026

"Buon venerdì! Che sia un weekend pieno di sole, sorrisi e delizie."
[Good Friday! May it be a weekend full of sun, smiles, and delights.]

It's been a long week, but we made it to the weekend and that feels AWESOME!

"Buon fine settimana. Goditi ogni momento."
[Have a great weekend. Enjoy every moment.]

04/03/2026

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03/31/2026

"We as women should shine light on our accomplishments and not feel egotistical when we do. It’s a way to let the world know that we as women can accomplish great things!" - Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta forged a path for female activists and her contributions haven't really garnered the national attention she deserves. Her story is one of unwavering strength and fearlessness. She is a life-long champion of the oppressed and commitment to social change ... one of the MOST defiant feminists of the twentieth century! It is beyond time for us to give Huerta her flowers and we would like to send several thousand bouquets! 💐

🎥 www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/dolores-huerta/
📸 Info: 1965 photo of Dolores Huerta holding a "strike" sign during the 1960's labor rights movement. This image was hanging outside of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery's 2015 exhibit; "One Life: Dolores Huerta"
(*Dolores Huerta day is celebrated on 4/10 annually - her birthday*)

03/27/2026

"Bíodh Misneach agat Na géill is tú beo!"
["Have courage for what you live!" - An Irish call for courage in Gaelic]

Courage | ˈkərij |
noun >> the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.” Maya Angelou. This is what it takes to support each other, friends, and to stand up for what is right. 💜

"courage" around the 🌎!
➡ misneach
➡ odwaga
➡ साहस [sāhasa]
➡ lòng can đảm
➡ ਹਿੰਮਤ [himata]
➡ ujasiri
➡ koa
➡ kouraj
➡ coraje

03/25/2026

The amazing history of the Waffle! It's rich and delicious origins can be traced back to Ancient Greece, however it is believed that its history goes even further back - think the Neolithic, or Stone Age eras! Now these elder versions surely lacked some of the flavors we enjoy from our waffles today, but the core feature was still there; a cereal-based batter toasted on both sides. Fast forward to Medieval Euorope where the Catholic Church began making super thin waffles to serve during/after communion. Due to the Crusades and the introduction of numerous new spices from the East, the taste of waffles began to evolve. The waffle concept spread to all segments of European society, where batter was cooked over open fires between iron plates with long handles - eventually the Catholic church’s “wafer” became the “wafel”, or the “gaufre”, as the French called it.

In the Americas the Belgian waffle is probably the most successful cultural exchange in the history of foods. The introduction of Belgian waffles at the New York World Exhibition in 1964 by a Belgian confectioner and his family, sparked a turning point for waffles. They were an instant success and everyone had to have them!

Today , is a Swedish tradition called "våffeldagen" ("waffle day") where heart-shaped waffles are toasted to perfection and enjoyed with jam and whipped cream after a day of outdoor adventure! Let's all celebrate the waffle today - a simple European dessert now an integral part of life in the US. Proof that food transcends borders and brings people together!

03/23/2026

We all need reminders, and quite possibly the most important is to remeber that we are enough. We are here today to remind you that you are force to be reckoned with and can conquer the world!! Happy Monday to our amazing pals 😊💜

03/20/2026

"Een nieuwe lente en een nieuw geluid" 🌷
[A new spring and a new sound] -

In the northern hemisphere of the globe, today is the official first day of Spring, aka the Spring Equinox, March Equinox, or Vernal Equinox... Yay! This occurs when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south to north. (It’s called the celestial equator because it’s an imaginary line in the sky above Earth’s equator.) And on this day the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere receive roughly equal amounts of sunlight; neither hemisphere is tilted more toward or away from the Sun than the other. Also, the word "equinox" comes from the Latin words for "equal night" - aequus (equal) and nox (night).

Spring festivals and holidays take place allover the world - in various ways by various nations and various cultures! In Amsterdam, the Tulip Festival has begun! 85 different public areas of Holland feature tulip gardens in full bloom - at city museums, hotels, government buildings, giant garden centers - everyone celebrates the arrival of Spring. Contrary to popular belief, tulips are not native to the Netherlands. They originated in Central Asia and during the 16th century, tulip bulbs were introduced in Europe. They became an immediate hit! The tulip, now, is a Dutch symbol and important agricultural export. It represents renewal, transformation, and beauty. Now through May is the BEST time to see the tulip gardens in the Netherlands.

"De lente hangt in de lucht. En nu? Ga naar buiten waar de vogels fluiten!" 🌷🐦☀
[Spring is in the air. And now? Go outdoors where the birds are singing!]

03/17/2026

An Irish blessing to start your St. Patrick's Day and week!...
May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings,
Slow to make enemies,
Quick to make friends.
But rich or poor, quick or slow,
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! [laa ey-lu paad-rig soh-na ghit!]
"Happy Saint Patricks Day to you!" ☘️ 🌈 ☘️

03/12/2026

This morning as the sun rose a vibrant celebration began in Mexico and communities all over the world! Known as Xiuhmolpilli, or the "Festival of Renewal", the Aztec New Year began! Today, for many indigenous people, represents the honoring of ancestors and their place in the universe; an opportunity for reflection on how they nurture their relationships with others and Nature. There has been a resurgence of interest among many Nahuas (Aztec descendants) to reclaim these ancient customs with the fast pace of now! There's a fusion of live performances featuring traditional instruments alongside today's rock and hip-hop sounds, parades, Aztec-inspired dancing, bonfires - all reflecting on how culture evolves while still paying homage to its roots. An amazing amount of JOY!

2026 is "Ce Tochtli"
"Ce" = One
It represents origin, unity, and the initiating force of all creation. In the Tonalpohualli calendar it is the first step of a cycle.
"Tochtli" = Rabbit
A lunar symbol symbolizing fertility, creativity, and the generative rhythms of nature. Tochtli reflects abundance in procreation, imagination, artistry, emotion, and innovation; carries quick intelligence, sensitivity, life-force and renewal.

"Paqui Yankuik Xihuitl! Ma Xipahtinemi!" [Happy new year! Be well!]

03/10/2026

Cultural diversity can make communication a challenge (it keeps us all on our toes), BUT it can also be entertaining. Having different ways to say something across cultures is a great source of joy and makes us smile. Shared idioms definitely showcase the potential of the human imagination! Whoop whoop - language and culture 😀

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
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Thursday	8am - 5pm
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