Leaving Mother to Happy Birthday, Enrique!

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, December 13 - 19 Monday The tiny theatre tucked into Arte VallARTa was overflowing with those who love live theater, and they were most certainly not disappointed by the unusualness of ''Anak ni Tapia: Leaving Mother,'' which starred playwright Lani T. Montreal in a...

Vallarta Fishing Explodes with Perfect Conditions, Mucho Pescado!

I write these fishing articles all year long. But the time we have our best fishing is right now. When Puerto Vallarta fishing kicks into gear, it’s one of the best fishing areas in the world, no joke. And if you’re here, you can catch the entire list of...

Dill (Anethum graveolens)

Dill was incorporated in cooking as a culinary herb in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, used in the Middle Ages to protect against witchcraft and, infused in wine, to enhance passion! It’s thought of as a good luck symbol. Recognizing the antibiotic properties of Dill, gladiators used it on...

Are You All Alone?

''Greetings, beloved brothers and sisters.Much of our actions and words are based on an underlying belief we often don't examine.That belief, of course, is that we are separate and that we are on our own. And, “If it is to be, it is up to me.” Once you realize...

Down with Dengue

I was down with a dose of Dengue, so I have missed my regular morning walks. If you haven’t had a case of ‘breakbone fever’, keep it that way. It’s not fun, and there is some hallucinating. One night, I truly thought my cats were eating me. Another day,...

The Unveiling

The Crone in this poem is an archetype — a symbol of the inner wisdom many women discover as they age. Whether we call her intuition, clarity, elderhood, or simply experience, she represents the truth-telling voice that grows stronger over time. E.Z. December 12, 2025 The night before my 70th birthday,...

Mexico’s Gifts to the World

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, December 06 -12 Monday Forty-five years ago today, John Lennon was shot and killed outside his home in New York City. I was living in Victoria, B.C., an entire lifetime ago. I remember reading that shocking - and breaking - news running across the...

Chocolate – The Love Connection Worldwide

Health benefits of Chocolate: Chocolate suppresses a cough better than cough medicine. Scientists believe the properties of cocoa help relieve irritation and inflammation, enjoy some dark or herbal chocolate when you feel that throat tickle! Chocolate promotes healthy circulation; it can also protect against damage caused by type 2 diabetes. Brain...

Give Your Soul a Chance to Speak!

December 2025Hello Puerto Vallarta!  December is one of my favorite months to write to you — and this year brings an extra sparkle. We’ve entered a 3 Universal Field, the vibration of joy, creativity, optimism, imagination, and that irresistible holiday playfulness! What a delightful way to close out this very feisty 9 Universal...

Chayote (Sechium edule)

Those nutrient-rich, pear-shaped cucurbits – which means that, botanically, they are a fruit, inasmuch as they develop from a flower's ovary and contain seeds – is, generally, enjoyed raw or used in cooking as a vegetable. They originated in southern Mexico and Guatemala, being cultivated by the Aztecs, Mayans...

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