Catching a cold is a drag. You constantly blow your nose until it's so red and raw you can barely touch it. The constant coughing makes it tough for you and everyone else around to sleep. Then, your throat is often so sore that even swallowing a sip of...
Saturday
A long-awaited reunion finally took place at Abbraccio yesterday. Sheryl Novak, Patrice, and I sat, drank red wine, and indulged in Abbraccio's fantastic bread and pasta.
Sheryl writes a weekly column for Vallarta Mirror on furniture and all that entails and is an invaluable resource to anybody buying a...
I'm typing this on Christmas Eve as my husband watches The Grinch Steal Christmas on TV, my daughter sleeping beside him on the couch. The Christmas tree is softly lit before me, guarding the wrapped gifts underneath. Best of all, my son is upstairs in his room after five...
After just coming through Thanksgiving, most of us became more aware of the need to feel thankful and grateful for many of the wonderful blessings in our lives. Maintaining that attitude is more difficult, and we tend to regress into an attitude of despair or 'lack of,' or focus...
Bohemian Chic is a vibrant and eclectic home decor style that originated in the early 2000s as an evolution of the bohemian style of the 1960s and 70s. As we know it today, Boho Chic has become a popular choice for individuals seeking a laid-back and personalized atmosphere in...
In the past few years, we have often heard the words 'Awake or Awakened' in a conversation. "This person is awake, or this person has awakened …" Some of us wonder what they are talking about; what does that mean to be awake or awakened?
There's a much-beloved song...
I learned about Dimethyl Sulfoxide, commonly called DMSO, a year ago. I took a weekend class in Guadalajara and learned everything I could about DMSO. I was surprised about its history and powerful health benefits. I now use DMSO in my medical practice, and I’m still amazed at how...
The end of the summer fishing season is upon us. But there is still time for those late to the game. Surprisingly, Dorado remains in the bay. Sailfish are still taking bait, Striped Marlin are moving in, and the winter fishing season is coming on strong. Soon, fishing in...
With the current world situation, ethics are needed more than ever before.
AMPI Real Estate Ethical Practices
What does the AMPI (the National Association of Real Estate Professionals) Code of Ethics say about the loyalty and obligation of a real estate professional to his local organization and his colleagues?
The real...
Yikes! My first inclination when Marcia asked me to write a piece on Giving for Vallarta Mirror was to fearfully say, "Thanks, but NO thanks."
While I love to write, I babble in print. I have too much on my plate at the moment, and this is the perfect...
