As of July 1, 2020 we have been living in Mexico for one full year. There are moments I can hardly believe 365 days have passed and other times when it feels like we’re fairly settled into life in our new location. Looking back it’s easy to divide the last year into three distinct parts. …
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#31 New Math
I vaguely recall being an elementary student in the 70’s when a rumor floating through the school saying “new math” was on the way. As a child I thought that all math was new so what’s the difference? My former elementary school in Hurst, Texas. The location of the beginnings of my misunderstandings of the …
#30 Organic Produce Produces Kindness
This spring two members of the San Carlos community began what became a movement of sorts in this tiny town. As businesses were forced to close the greatest threat to the community was not the virus but the fact that 90% of the hard-working people in this area make a living doing just that, working …
#29 Mexico Sin (Without) Cerveza
Updates on the coronavirus flood the world news every single day. We are briefed on rising case numbers, the potential new symptoms, work of diligent scientists on possible vaccines or treatments, current recommendations from the CDC and specific guidelines for slowly, safely reopening countries, states and individual cities. These are often followed by a wonderful, …
#28 Huichol Art
In late February a friend invited me to attend an art show. I was anxiously anticipating this cultural affair until I learned the “big event” was taking place over a three day period in the tiny clubhouse on the grounds of a local condominium property. Without a moment’s thought, I concluded, “What artistic delights could …
#27 I Wasn’t Planning on Roommates
It was not a mistake. We intentionally moved to a desert. Granted, the Sonoran Desert flows right into a beautiful seashore which is an unequivocal bonus to the location of said desert. These photos are from a variety of places where the desert does indeed meet the sea in the San Carlos area. They are …
#26 Corn Sweet Corn
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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