Thoughts on a Crisp Autumn Day

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...

Crossword: December 31, 2023

Today’s crossword focuses on articles published in Vallarta Mirror over the past week. Need a clue? View all articles published from December 24-30, 2023.

Simple Moments

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...

You Are Enough

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...

Crossword: December 24, 2023

Today’s crossword focuses on articles published in Vallarta Mirror over the past week. Need a clue? View all articles published from December 17-23, 2023.

It Never Fails – Teacher Version

It never fails when you are a parent, am I right? You get past MILE ONE in your car, and a sweet little voice pipes up, "I have to go to the bathroom! It's a 'mergency!" Or you spend all evening and patience and tears doing the math homework...

A Day in the Life of An Awakening Mind, Part Two

In my first column, I introduced the concept of being 'nice.' As small children, we are taught to 'be nice.' The word 'nice' originates from the Latin nicere – to not know. There was also a saying, "You do not walk in that person's shoes," - so how can we judge?...

Distant Winter

(Used with permission) There are a few of us up at 5 AM, some friends sending love, a bird at a feeder, mysterious beings in the underbrush, the crippled pup in his bed, and maybe you. The emptied farmhouse is silent, the only child gone; outside, there is distant lightning...

Crossword: December 17, 2023

Today's crossword focuses on articles published in Vallarta Mirror over the past week. Need a clue? View all articles published from December 10-16, 2023.

The International Friendship Club Kickoff Fiesta!

It was fun to join the International Friendship Club's (IFC) formal season kickoff on Sunday at the always-interesting Arte Vallarta Museo in el Remance neighborhood, with live music, tasty appetizers, and delicious libations. The evening was a chance to relax and enjoy the reunion while making plans for the...

Latest Articles