Recap: Good Morning, From Here, March 15 - 21
Monday Happy Saint Patrick's Day to all the Irish and Wannabees today; wear something green and, "May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead." And that's mercifully it for my Gaelic!
It was a busy weekend...
A neighbor has taken to lying in the road.This is the second time in two days I've caught her doing that. It's unnerving.I saw her while I was clearing my fence lines. Been using my 12" chainsaw and two loppers, perfect for the job. It's unbelievable how many feet...
by Zhander P'ng The journey to this day began on December 14, 2024, when Abraham and I decided to watch a movie together. That seemingly ordinary decision led to a transformative moment after watching Queer featuring Daniel Craig: I signed up for Ayahuasca. From that day forward, I prepared...
The Comprobantes Fiscal Digital by Internet, or CFDI, is an electronic invoice format mandated in Mexico and used in certain Latin American countries. It serves as a digital tax receipt that provides all the details of a business transaction: the goods or services provided, their costs, and calculated taxes.
As...
The night I began to write againhad been a rather dark night of the soul.I was worried, fearful, and distressed—chained to anxiety, strained by debt,and the loss of nearly everything I loved.A house—a home I could no longer own.There was the still decline of my father’s kind and brilliant...
With all the noise going on, all the talk shows and podcasts, all the predictions of doom and gloom, all the fear-mongering, and, of course, all the fake news, the only place we are going to get clear answers is in our ability to ‘hear’ that wee small loving...
In the Mayan language, Ek Balam means Black Jaguar. This adorable cub celebrated his 5th birthday less than a month ago and has been painting since he was two. His first painting exhibition was held yesterday, featuring an awe-inspiring original collection of his artwork.
The reception was uniformly rated as fantastic and,...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, March 08 to 14
Monday The curtain has closed on a wildly successful night at Teatro Vallarta for What a Drag. The show, which features straight men in drag, began 11 years ago in much smaller venues, and has grown to leave only a handful...
by Merv Buchanan Neil Diamond has a special place in the history of popular music. His unique vocal style and catchy original songs have earned him 11 number-one hits and helped sell more than 120 million records. He is a member of The Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock'n'Roll...
Maz-Mix, a dietary supplement, combines modern research, Eastern medicine principles with Herbolaria Mexicana to support digestive health. Let’s break down its key components:
Ingredients:
Moringa: Known for its antioxidant properties, protein, and potential digestive benefits.
Organic chia: Rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
Vitamins, including vitamin C: Essential for overall health.
Tequila...
If you’ve ever watched a live improv comedy show or even the hit TV show ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway,’ you have probably thought, “How do they think on their feet that quickly?! I could never do that!”
Well, award-winning Canadian improviser Diana Frances is coming to Puerto Vallarta to...
This will be a year to remember; with the El Niño to La Niña ‘double’ flip, the usual types of winter conditions we’d expect are anything but. We’re in the middle of our winter fishing season, but it’s not winter fishing. If that confuses you, then join the crowd.
For...
By Arlene Pervin One would not expect to see the color turquoise in a plant, but the Philippine Jade vine displays its lady slipper-like flower in all its turquoise splendor. This is just one of the fabulous feasts for the eye at the Vallarta Botanical Garden, now celebrating its...
Awakening for women in this time of great change can manifest in several ways:
1. Empowerment and Leadership: More women are stepping into leadership roles across various sectors, advocating for equality, social justice, and environmental issues. This empowerment encourages others to find their voices and assert their rights.
2. Self-Discovery and Authenticity: Many...
Previously published in NiteLifeExchange
Ann Talman - Classy and Classic My curiosity about this show was piqued with the mere mention of Elizabeth Taylor, whose house here in town, Casa Kimberly, where she lived with Richard Burton before and after their marriage, is just a couple of blocks up the...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, March 01 - 07
Monday One of my favorite days every month is the First Saturday Fiesta at Arte Vallarta Museo. The enormous courtyard was full of people eating, drinking wine, listening to the live jazz trio, and catching up with like-minded people they hadn't...
by Merv Buchanan A tribute to three of the world's top singers/songwriters.
Born on The Isle of Man between Great Britain and Ireland and later moving with their family to Australia, brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, formed The Bee Gees in 1958.
In Australia, they concentrated on songwriting and perfecting...
Merry March? Manic March? Magnificent March? What will it be? Chances are you’ll experience moments of all three as there is nothing quiet or stable about the Quantum, the Universal Field, this month. In fact, the energies are wild and wooly, pushing us to go deeper within and determine our life from that...
by Arlene RubensteinI’ve been told there is a sleeping ladyin the Sierra Madre Mountains.
She lay on her backyou can see the contours of her old faceher hair of dense treesher eyes and mouth of, well,naked rocks I would imagine.
Two equal masses rise upher breasts perhapsI keep looking, eyes peeled, achingat times I think I see herthen, no.
The image seems too far-fetchedafter all, they’re just mountains for God’s sake!I rest my eyesand wait.
Soon, the sinking sun does his magicthe hills are a meld ofwine, licorice, pomegranategolden shadows deceive, deepen, definecrevices outline her mammoth headand slender neckwithin seconds the mountain deliversa masterpiece!can be creepycan be holythe beholder decides.
The sky blackensand I sleep.
There is comfort in knowingthe Sleeping Lady will be aroundfor a very long time.
Stormy New Year's Day on Calle AllendeUsually, a hot and dryuphill climb,well-worn curvy Calle Allende now suffersa daylong deluge
Early shouts of New Year joyabandon her long strong armthat stretches from boardwalk to freeway
Old Senora Rosa emergesfrom her tiny corner storehoping to attractthe little faces that love...
by Trevor Carolan Fans of Vallarta’s brightest songbird Anais Belloso, are familiar with her polished style that’s way beyond her years. After wowing audiences here since committing to a singing career at 18, Belloso is poised for April release on Spotify and new online video of her rhythmic tune,...
