Being the parent of teenagers is fun, weird, and frustrating. You live with people who are as tall as (or taller than) you but still seem to need so much help.
They know more than you about niche subjects like TikTok or pre-calculus, but they don’t know how to...
There has been a lot of talk and thought about the state of the Earth, the state of Gaia, and the general consensus is that things probably can't continue at the pace they've been continuing without consequence.
It's not hard to see that there's been a proliferation of pollution...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here: March 04 - 08, 2024
Monday Last week, I stopped in at SOLutions Mexico to meet Guatemalan painter Pedro Cruz Sunu. He flew here at Vallarta Mirror columnist Sheryl Novak, also the owner of SOLutions Mexico's, request. Her showroom was transformed into a color-splashed fiesta....
Nestled in the vibrant cultural tapestry of Guatemala is an artist whose work transcends boundaries, blending tradition with innovation and capturing the essence of the nation's rich heritage.
Pedro Arnold Cruz Sunu, an accomplished painter, has carved a niche through his distinctive artistic style and unwavering commitment to preserving...
Blue and white ceramics have always been a favorite of mine since my grandmother gave me a small delicate pitcher from Italy. It is at least 100 years old and today sits in my home here in Vallarta. Imagine my surprise when, shortly after I moved here, I walked...
Are you the kind of migraine sufferer for whom excessive sound can trigger or worsen an attack? Take a week off - this column is not addressed to you.
"Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast… to soften rocks, or bend the knotted oak." (William Congreve)
Hmmm. I...
Peppermint oil is from the peppermint plant, a cross between watermint and spearmint that grows in Europe and North America. Peppermint oil is commonly used as flavoring for foods and beverages and as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics.
It's also used for various health conditions and can be taken...
Parenting is a challenge no matter where you live. It doesn’t seem like there’s a way to truly prepare yourself for how different your life is going to be. However, from the very beginning, I knew that having my children in Mexico, far from my home country of Canada,...
A famous children's fable is called 'The Ugly Duckling.' In the fable, there's one little duck that looks different and feels different from his brothers and sisters and never quite feels like he or she belongs.
The other siblings also notice this and point out that there's something just...
