While sitting and reading on the sun porch, I heard a lacy black and orange butterfly beating its wings against a closed windowpane right next to an open window. I tried to guide it to the opening, but it resisted me and continued to throw itself against the glass, only higher, out of my reach. I … [Read more...]
Wings and Things by Mark Saunders, Author, San Miguel de Allende
November 4, 2012
My wife is not what one would call outdoorsy. A New Yorker by birth and inclination, she is, in fact, what the Jack Palance character Curly in the movie City Slickers refers to with a snarl as “city folk.” She believes the whole point of evolution was to get out of caves, stand erect, and make one’s … [Read more...]
Galeria La Manzanilla, La Manzanilla, Jalisco, Mexico
November 2, 2012
Galeria La Manzanilla is one of Mexico’s well hidden secrets. The gallery opened its doors in 2003 and since then has been representing a wide variety of expats and regional and nationally known Mexican artists. La Manzanilla, a small fishing village 3 hours south of Puerto Vallarta, 1 hour north … [Read more...]
A Farmacia on Every Corner © Monica Rix Paxson
October 31, 2012
Thinking of relocating to Mexico full or part-time? Wondering where you can find info on how to find a doctor – need information on hospitals – medical insurance? Monica Rix Paxson’s book: The English Speaker’s Guide to Medical Care in Mexico is chock full of helpful hints of where and how to go … [Read more...]
México’s Glittering Monarchs: A Driving Adventure by William J. Conaway
October 11, 2012
Don’t underestimate it, the North American Monarch butterfly is tough and powerful. It’s capable of herculean flights of 80 miles a day or more. The Monarch, mariposa monarca (Danaus plexippus) has been on the scene in North America longer than mankind. One sees them now just as they have been for … [Read more...]
Mexican Life on $200 a Week by Glenna Travers, Puerto Vallarta
October 11, 2012
If we had stayed in California, I would have been wiped out financially in about two years. Instead, I came to Puerto Vallarta with my Mexican husband, Arturo, and we are financially sound, living happily and very well on $200 a week USD. Our last electric bill was 180 pesos, about $15 USD -- for … [Read more...]
‘Why Movies Will Never Replace Books’ by John Scherber, San Miguel de Allende
October 1, 2012
99% of my time is spent working on CanGoMexico. I am constantly editing, copywriting, writing and writing more. What do I do when I’m not writing – read! I have always been fanatical about books and now I have added blogs to my list. A few years ago I wondered what a blog even was. I … [Read more...]
ALFREDO TAPIA, Fine Artist, Zihuatenejo, Guerrero, Mexico
September 17, 2012
ALFREDO TAPIA is a very talented artist born, bred and still living in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero-Mèxico. Alfredo’s photo-realist skill is apparent in his depiction of figures, but he prefers to paint everyday life scenes and situations using acrylics. Alfredo is well-known for his ‘Costumbrismo’ … [Read more...]
A Few Good Drama Queens (and Kings) By Mark Saunders, San Miguel de Allende
September 17, 2012
Mark Saunders, author and playwright, recently sent me info regarding his intriguing workshop, ‘How to Write the 10-Minute Play’, part of the Encuentro de Teatro San Miguel event held August 26-September 2/12. I have heard from a few people that the event was an overwhelming success. I was not … [Read more...]
An Expatriate’s Tale by John Scherber, An American Voice in Mexico
September 12, 2012
Expatriate or Ex-patriot? The word expatriate has more than one connotation. As a Noun an expatriate is a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country. As a Verb expatriate means to move away from one’s native country and adopt a new residence abroad. And if try being an expatriate and … [Read more...]
