I once wrote a funny article on the influence of Spanish on American English.  I sent it to the magazine called American Speech.  I wonder if they are still in business.  They recommended I start a blog.  As soon as i find that article, I will type it here.  It might be more timely now.  One of my friends who read it thought it might start a war between the Castillians and the others in Spain.  Or perhaps it might offend some Hispanic people today.  At the time I doubted it and still do.