Ancient Wisdom
When I moved to Bolivia in 1990, words like scrolling and apps and social media were yet to be conjured up. There were no notifications […]
When I moved to Bolivia in 1990, words like scrolling and apps and social media were yet to be conjured up. There were no notifications […]
This is my sixth trip to Mexico since my first time here in 2018. Besides the butterflies and writing conference, I’ve been meandering through San […]
This is how you attend your first “professional” writing conference. You will browse the conference website for weeks, intrigued by the caliber of authors who […]
“What has been your favorite non-monarch highlight so far?” asked one of the two Jeffs on our trip. This was the younger Jeff, the psychiatrist […]
Our favorite waiter, Agusto, at our favorite rooftop restaurant in Pátzcuaro was the latest person to say, “I’ll come with you,” when we let him […]
It’s easy to feel a million miles away in the mountains of Michoacan. The stunning scenery from the terrace of our beautiful Home Exchange house […]
Anyone who reads this blog knows I’ve become a bit obsessed with Mexico. So, when the opportunity arose to have a beautiful two-bedroom home overlooking Pátzcuaro, I jumped at the chance.
I was having a moment walking through the bustling downtown Mérida streets after the bus ride from Izamal (aka the Yellow Town). The temperature had […]
“Your Spanish is very clear. I can understand you better than most foreigners.” Wow! I was blown away by this compliment I received while chatting […]
It took four countries to determine Dean’s lunch choice. I did my best translating the basic menu for him as our server rattled off the […]