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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Frankie Banuelos, Director and Co-founder of Vallarta Cares At Vallarta Cares, we witness stories of incredible resilience daily, but some leave an indelible mark on our hearts. Lulu is one of those stories.
A single mother navigating the overwhelming challenges of raising two daughters alone, Lulu is a beacon...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, August 17 - 23
Monday How was the weekend? It went by so damn fast I'm not sure there was one! I spent some time over mango smoothies with David Duvall on Friday. He is an incredibly good writer, and I am cajoling him to...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, August 10 - 16
Monday This morning, a gorgeous pale blue sky after some inches of rain fell last night. The day and week seem full of promise; let's see what happens.
Mango smoothies are always the right choice these days, in the peak of season,...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, August 03 to 09
Monday Before we start, get more coffee. I had a busy weekend! First up, Sargento's one-man show, The Mentiras Experience, with Salvatore Rodriguez on piano, exploded into life in the Living Room at Casa Karma. Mentiras el Musical opened in Mexico...
