Wednesdays are extra special in San Carlos. Midweek is not just “Hump Day” in this small pueblo. It is also “Corn Day”! Wednesdays in SC! The morning unfolds with the sunrise creeping slowly over acreage on the outskirts of town. In all honesty, I am making up this part because I haven’t witnessed the beginning …
#25 Mexico…Quirky Things
After living in Mexico for nearly nine months I’ve noticed some quirky things about this beautiful country. In all honesty these observations are probably not true about the entire country much in the same way that not every American uses the southern words "fixin’" and "y’aIl", not every apartment in New York has a Sex …
#24 Renovation
Moving to Mexico was partnered with the understanding that changes would be made. The house has “great bones”, is eco-friendly, and the views are beautiful but upon move in it lacked one important feature, a dining room. We bought knowing we would soon enclose a covered area on the deck to create a place to …
#23 For the Record, I’ve Never Owned a Cat
Disclaimer: There are minimal photos for this entry. The reason will soon become crystal clear. Cute yet questionable species. Pets? Dogs, absolutely. Rabbits, sure. Fish, certainly. Chinese hooded rats, why not? Chameleons, of course. Guinea pigs, by all means. But cats, never. I think felines are fairly cute from afar. But honestly, there’s just …
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#22 Caminata por la Vida
Pink ribbons line the streets of San Carlos in February in honor of cancer survivors, fighters and victims. Living in another country does not change the fact that annually over 330,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. More than likely every person reading this entry has in some way been personally touched by this disease. …
#21 The Eye Of…
Art is in the eye of the beholder. That’s a phrase that means art is a matter of personal opinion. Generating new things is something I’ve always enjoyed. There was even a fleeting period during my college days at TCU when I contemplated becoming an art teacher but eventually drifted in another direction. But art, …
#20 Béisbol En México
Was there ever a time when you pictured yourself cheering, “Go, Orange Pickers!” Nor did I until we attended one of the final seasonal games of the Naranjeros de Hermosillo. This Mexican Pacific League (LMP) baseball or béisbol team has been around for about 60 years. Their season begins in early October wrapping up during …
#19 Road Trip Delays…the Ugly, the Bad and the Good
In early December my friend, Amy, and I planned a trip to Tucson to do a little shopping before the border wait times skyrocketed in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The day of I zipped to her house before the sun rose with my giant tumbler of coffee, a mess of a hairdo and …
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#18 “Unleach” Adventure
Over the winter holidays we were lucky to host our two daughters, Carson and Peyton, and son-in-law, Matt, in San Carlos. We enjoyed our first Feliz Navidad in Mexico and tried our best to show them sights surrounding our new home. Among the activities doting event calendar was an ATV ride through Adan’s Off Road …
#17 Toro in the China Shop
There are several tiny gift shops sprinkled throughout San Carlos. While they do carry typical t-shirts, hats and sunscreen, many also sell items from local artists. Each has its own special flair. Lillian's is run by a woman living upstairs. When you arrive you have to ring the doorbell for her to "open up shop". …
Changing Lanes 