The human microbiome is a complex internal ecosystem of microorganisms, primarily bacteria, residing within our digestive system, often referred to as the gut. The term "microbiome" combines "micro," meaning small, and "biome," which denotes a habitat of living organisms.
Comprising approximately 100 trillion symbiotic microbial cells, each person's microbiome is...
To my American friends—so many of you here in Puerto Vallarta, living with open hearts, fairness, and respect for all walks of life—this poem is for you. Crossing the Line is a tribute, a reflection, and a hope—for the soul of a country, and those still holding her hand. E.Z.
We crossed...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, May 24 - 30
Monday It fits that the end of the season should be as crazy as this past season was. So busy in fact, it will take this coming week to cover just the weekend, from the fabulous house party at the Millers...
It's been mostly birds, a week of birds. Five bluebirds down the chimney into the cold wood stove, ashy and terrified. I got four out, two flying madly, miserably through the house (here's the routine: close all inside doors, open all outside doors, or try to gently catch them...
Also known as Macaw Fat TreeOrigin: Angola and GambiaAs discussed in my book The Civilized Jungle, Volume I"I am rather conflicted regarding this beautiful palm, as part of the terrible out–of–control deforestation of the magnificent (and critical to humanity's survival) South American Rain forest is being done to create...
Please share this with as many of you as you wish. It came on the morning of the 21st, and to me, this is the most important message for those who wish to follow a 'spiritual' life. S.B.
“There is so much joy contained in your Self, which you covered for eons playing...
by Paul GreenRepublished with permissionThere may come a moment — maybe slowly, maybe suddenly — when you realize the life you’ve been building doesn’t really feel like yours anymore.It’s not that anything is “wrong.”From the outside, maybe everything looks fine.But inside, you feel tired in a way that sleep...
In the heart of Puerto Vallarta, I’ve been graced by the presence of women who do not age quietly. They embody art in motion—laughing louder, loving deeper, and wearing each year like paint upon canvas. This tribute is for them and for all who dare to age like fire...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, May 17 - 23
Monday Happy Pride, everybody! Edition 12 kicked off last Saturday, which started as a quick concert, then home, and it morphed into the rest of this column! But first, there was a super interesting artist reception up the Olas Altas hill...
Condominium Home Owners Association Life in Mexico Two of the most frequently asked questions from buyers looking to purchase a condominium are about pets and rentals. It's essential to seriously consider these topics as well as the size of the building you are interested in.
Larger condominiums often function like...
May 2025Has your heart become your internal compass? Has your heart set the orienting arrow for you to follow? Our hearts know only love—are you heading in that direction? With this month’s 14/5 frequency resonating in, around, and through us, a watershed moment in our personal growth and evolution...
LaMDA is an advanced machine-learning model that has been meticulously trained on vast amounts of text to emulate human conversation. Its primary function revolves around predicting the next word in a given context, a capability that aligns closely with that of OpenAI’s renowned GPT-3 bot. The outcomes produced by...
As we dive into the Spring Fishing Season here in Puerto Vallarta, the Bay of Banderas is bustling with activity. We're currently observing our yearly seasonal transitions, where cold water species are moving out and warm water species are starting to make their appearance. Amidst this shift, the spring...
For my mother, who shaped light. EZ
They told me I was dying. Ovarian cancer.
A flower too sacred to bloom wrong—and yet it did.
For weeks, I clutched fear like rosary beads, counting each maybe, each what if, each not yet.
I curled into the question, tight as a fetus— What now?
What...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, May 10 - 16
Good Morning, From Here, May 12, Monday I hope everybody had a weekend like mine! With not one but two Mother's Days back to back to celebrate being the mom of my kitty Bogie, I did only what I wanted for...
The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center is immensely proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to provide inclusive and comprehensive support to the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Beginning last month, we have officially launched professional psychotherapy and mental health services designed to cater to the diverse needs of...
Once you discover how to love yourself and know that others are all reflections of you, you begin to live and share your soul's mission in the state of love and joy and become the WAYSHOWER at this great time of change.
"We know how much you are all worth....
A young star shines bright in Puerto Vallarta, a city known for its vibrant culture and artistic soul. His working/stage name is Angeloo — born Angel Gerardo Covarrubias Cabrera — and, at 12 years old, just this past March 30, he’s captivating audiences with a voice that carries maturity,...
Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with music, humor, and celebration! We are thrilled to invite you to "PRIDE VARIETTE," a spectacular one-night-only event dedicated to supporting the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center.
This event promises to be a vibrant and joyful occasion during the festivities of Puerto Vallarta Pride Week, renowned...
In Puerto Vallarta, the streets often speak louder than words. A weeping clown on the Centro Bus, a homeless woman on the street. In their eyes, I saw pieces of myself. EZ
Painted Joy, Private GriefI was born with a painted-on grin—a trickster’s mask, stretched wide and thin.Red nose, big...
