Ears Ringing from the Singing!

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, September 28 to October 04 Monday I have a very cool week planned in my head, AND it's also on paper, so I won't jinx a thing by telling you about it beforehand. That way, you'll have a couple of interesting things to read with...

Garlands del Río Hotel in Vallarta: A Tranquil Riverside Retreat

Garlands del Río is a charming boutique hotel that hugs the Cuale River at 367 Aquiles Serdan in Puerto Vallarta. It’s a cool combination of being close to the pulse of town, the Romantic Zone, but with the river and tropical foliage, you feel like you are off somewhere...

Do You Believe in Magic?

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, September 21 to 27 Monday Goodbye, Summer, and hello to Autumn, which will be with us until just before Christmas Day, which means there are only 90ish more shopping days. Today, I am facing an almost insurmountable problemita. How can I write about M-A-G-I-C? We know...

Getting to Know You

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, September 14 - 20 Monday What a delightful reunion I had with the Kesslers last week. They have finally made the big, permanent jump from Simi Valley, California, to Vallarta. They will take their time perusing the myriad colonias to see where they will finally...

Long May She Live

There's something about Vallarta on September 15 that almost allows you to forget the 90% humidity, right? I mean, "almost" is a word that holds so much value in that last sentence. But still. Mexico celebrates her declaration of independence in such a tidal wave of color, noise and...

The Jaguar Queen

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, September 07 -13 Monday In grand style, the City of Vallarta celebrated pata salada painter Javier Niño's 74th birthday. The Presidencia was full of friends, family, representatives from the mayor's office, and the cultural department. Javier's wife, Nathalie Herling, Director of Arte Vallarta Museo, gave a...

A Shout-Out to Puerto de Luna

Dear Puerto de Luna, I am writing to express my deep admiration for living at Puerto de Luna and to elaborate on the reasons why this community stands out to me.  First and foremost, the safety provided by the gated entrance and 24/7 guards at Puerto de Luna creates an unparalleled...

Wish You Were Here

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, August 31 - September 06 Monday Happy Labor Day weekend everywhere but here on this continent; the unofficial end of summer. Kids are already back in school in Mexico, and fall is right around the corner. I spent Friday and Saturday doing "last things" of...

When the Saints Come Marching In!

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, August 24 - 30 Monday A gorgeous Monday out there; it feels like November, cool, dry and clear. Of course, it's only 7 in the morning, but soon it will actually BE November and the description will be perfect! We had a stylin' classy weekend with...

Progressive Live Music Party – August 29th, 2024

I love being 80! I love where I am in my life! I love observing the shift in people's energies when I proudly say I am 80. Suddenly, people's expectations for my behavior plummet to new lows. I love flying in the face of myths and generalizations. Like the one...

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