Recap: December 30, 2023 - January 05, 2024 Saturday I had a busy Friday but happily stayed within a three-block radius of the four events I attended in Zona Romantica. The evening began on the Casa Karma's Red Room stage with Patriz, Vallarta's 18-year-old, Broadway-bound aspirant. Patriz was joined by her brother...

Welcome to my first fishing report of the New Year! And how better to start a new year with a new beginning at El Banco, so to speak. Yes, folks, El Banco or The Bank is showing signs of life, and it has a strong heartbeat for the moment....

Whether you are trying to improve a relationship, get through a divorce, heal past traumas, resolve family of origin issues, heal the inner child, or confront an addiction, you are suffering and seeking change. Some people try to handle everything alone, while others turn to friends, some attend support...

As we step into 2024, the world of interior design and furniture is undergoing a transformative shift. We bid farewell to some trends that have dominated our homes in Vallarta in 2023 and welcome fresh, innovative styles. From statement couches to trendy lighting fixtures, let's explore what's in and...

This will be my last column of 2023. Imagine, another year has run its course. It feels like we were welcoming it in only a few months ago. There was a wonderful performer named Louis Armstrong. He was an amazing trumpet player. He could hit notes that were so high...

Last week, I wrote about DMSO and how the FDA will only allow DMSO to be used to treat interstitial cystitis. Dr. Stanley Jacob spent much of his medical career studying the health benefits of DMSO, and he has multiple documents and studies showing that DMSO has a...

Without a doubt, a migraine lowers your IQ by several dozen points (Exceptions are the extraordinary people for whom pain is a motivator!). Repeated migraines act like a meat tenderizer to your head - it seems when the current migraine begins, it's worse than the last! With a brain at...

We now have many new condos, and more are being built. The demand continues as foreigners look for ways to have a primary or second home on a beach in North America. Never has it been more important to know the laws on condominium ownership. Please learn the ones...

Today, the prevailing morning light is grey and gold, and the rain has softened the ground enough to plant the four fruit trees I bought because they were at TSC on sale for almost nothing and because I didn't have enough to do already, I was so excited! Three...

Part of the allure of Puerto Vallarta is its Spanish colonial cobblestone streets. They lend a charm to this tourist town that can also challenge those in wheelchairs. Many folks can be seen being pushed along the historic Malecon, as this is not only a very scenic waterfront area but...