Considering retiring or moving to Mexico full or part-time and have questions about medical services? Look no further! The English Speaker's Guide to Medical Care in Mexico, by author Monica Rix Paxson, simply and clearly outlines a wide variety of medically-related topics and easily accessible … [Read more...]
Alejandro Helps the Turtles by Michael Osias
August 8, 2012 by
It was a special night. "Alejandro, it is time. The turtles will be gone. We must go now!" I had never seen the turtles, yet my weariness was threatening my excitement. It was very late. Maybe this was not to be a special night. "Grandfather how do you know they will be there. Even the poachers … [Read more...]
San Miguel de Allende: A Place In the Heart by John Scherber
August 6, 2012 by
I was just reading John Scherber’s book San Miguel de Allende: A Place in the Heart and would like to share an excerpt. I highly recommend the book. It’s insightful, interesting and brings issues to the forefront that are important to us all. John’s interviews with San Miguel ex-pats answers a lot … [Read more...]
How to Write the 10-Minute Play by Mark Saunders – San Miguel de Allende
August 5, 2012 by
How to Write the 10-Minute Play A Workshop for Writers & Actors by Mark Saunders Encuentro de Teatro San Miguel August 26 to September 2, 2012 * * * I have exciting news! San Miguel is hosting a one-week celebration of the performing arts during Encuentro de Teatro San Miguel. The … [Read more...]
Jose Baldi Exhibition, Garza Blanca Preserve Resort and Spa, Aug. 3/12 to Nov. 4/12
August 5, 2012 by
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort and Spa, Puerto Vallarta is hosting a fine art exhibition – “The Magic Art of Jose Baldi”. August 3, 2012 to November 4, 2012. Jose Baldi, is a contemporary, self-taught, modern-Impressionistic artist originally from Tepotzotlan, Mexico. CLICK HERE for directions to … [Read more...]
Driving in Mexico 2––Don’t Drive While Married – John Scherber: An American Voice in Mexico
July 22, 2012 by
Driving in Mexico 2 is a welcome sequel to last week's witty, humorous story about driving in Mexico. You haven't driven until you've driven in Mexico! In my previous post (DRIVING IN MEXICO––NO COUNTRY FOR NEW CARS) I established that contrary to the superficial impression of many, Méxican … [Read more...]
Doña Maria and Her Rooster – Part 2 by Michael Osias, A Canuck in Mexico
July 15, 2012 by
Acaponeta – Chapter 2 (Click this link to read Part 1) Backpack in place, dodging through the throngs of travelers, I finally found myself outside the roofless bus station, looking for the village church. The constant clanging of the massive bells from the cathedral's twin towers easily marked my … [Read more...]
Art Exhibition “In the Garden” – Transportadores del Tiempo – Cathy Chalvignac, Artist, Ajijic, Lake Chapala
July 10, 2012 by
Art lovers! If you’re anywhere near Ajijic mark Saturday, July 28th on your calendar. Join CATHY CHALVIGNAC at her Art Exhibition “In the Garden” – Transportadores del Tiempo – 16 de Septiembre #22, Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico – from 3 p.m. Cathy is a talented artist and a fascinating individual! … [Read more...]
JOHN SCHERBER – AN AMERICAN VOICE IN MEXICO
July 9, 2012 by
DRIVING IN MEXICO: NO COUNTRY FOR NEW CARS The thought of driving in México strikes a deadly fear into the hearts of many Americans and Canadians alike. Of course, they purchased Méxican car insurance when they crossed the border. Yet somehow this only made them feel legal, not safe. Now here’s the … [Read more...]
Doña Maria and Her Rooster – Part 1 by Michael Osias, A Canuck in Mexico
July 9, 2012 by
Playas Novillero Growing up I always thought that a rooster's crow was created specifically, as nature's alarm clock, to wake the farm folk and welcome another day. I believed that the roosters slept during the night like the rest of us, and at the first hint of dawn, with all of their vocal … [Read more...]
