Quite often in the past few weeks, I have been asked this very question. And please know that everyone is a “lightworker” – everyone can contribute to creating the world we have all been collectively dreaming of. All you need do is remember who you are and shine your...
The Matt Cage tribute to The King of Rock'n'Rollby Merv BuchananJohn Lennon said, “Before Elvis, there was nothing.” Well, there was something, but it wasn’t rock’n’roll. Elvis made rock’n’roll happen with his voice, style, and heart-stopping good looks. His statement, “I don’t sing like no one,” was true. His...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, February 22 - 28 Monday ART VallARTa on Pilitas was again the center of attention as Jamie Brickhouse presented his one-man show "Dangerous When Wet - Booze, Sex, and My Mother" to a sold-out rapt audience.
Jamie's monologue, nearly 90 minutes of a one-sided conversation,...
Second in a series of local heroesby Leslie EggerlingToward the top of our daily walk up to the Grand Miramar, husband Mike made a new friend - a black cat named Pasa. It was not unusual for Mike to befriend cats but this one was different because she did...
It is estimated that there are 1.6 million US citizens living in Mexico. Mexico is the top foreign destination for US citizens who are deciding to live abroad.
Who opts for seaside living? Many expats choose Puerto Vallarta, Bucerias, and La Cruz inside the Bay of Banderas. Others choose Punta...
Nest of Ideas Previously published at paigenewman.com
Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco, is known for its beautiful beaches and sunsets, festive nightlife and culture, and vibrant 12-block Malecon (boardwalk along the coast). Another claim to fame is the growing art scene. Global tourists and locals enjoy exploring the...
Well, here we are in the middle of February, and the water temperatures are much warmer than they should be. Usually, at this time of the year, we’re looking at water temperatures in the upper 60’s. And to be fair we did see a week of cold water, then...
Part 11 In our ACIM gatherings, we are working on the last chapter of book 1, TEXT. The chapter is named ‘The Final Vision,’ which seems appropriate for this time in our ever-present 'now.' Our assignment this week was part 1V, “The Real Alternative.” The question was, where does...
by Merv BuchananMick Fleetwood and John McVie, the founding members of the British band Fleetwood Mac, spent years trying to make a name for themselves, with limited success. They finally broke through in 1975, after moving to Los Angeles, when the American couple Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, February 15 - 21
Monday In the past ten years, I have been to some epic parties with off-the-chart shenanigans like recreating scenes in a pop-up of Night of the Iguana, complete with a bus, or a dinosaur-sized alebrije jostling dancers for space during a...
Previously published in NiteLifeExchange It has been five (long) years since Dame Edna Everage has blessed Puerto Vallarta with her glitzy glamour, fabulous frocks, and trembling chin that precedes her cackling laughter or a disdainful remark that unleashes nearby laughter – if you happen to be within her gentle striking distance.
"With...
Americans can buy property in Mexico, but there are restrictions in certain areas. Mexico welcomes foreign investment. It offers a varied selection of real estate to buy or rent. There are currently no restrictions on foreigners owning property in Mexico. However, restrictions exist on where you can buy property...
Empowering Your Financial Future: Wealth Management, Digital Risks, and International Tax Insights
We have been hosting client reviews and planning meetings using web-based meeting software for many years. It has been hard not to be jealous as we see our clients enjoy the winter weather of Mexico while we remain...
by Trevor CarolanMorning starts a little earlier in the highlands of West Mexico outside Vallarta. The sun takes its time to rise, and there’s the shady canopy of mango, African Tulip, Elephant Ear, and more. The air is pleasantly cool.
As the mist burns off, colorful Warblers and Gnatcatchers fleck...
As fear and overwhelm swirl around our ankles and rise like floodwater filled with broken things that were once shelters, bridges, and landscapes, I am tempted not to post (or is it repost?) the documentation of the destruction.
Because it seems we are being forced to make the choice to...
“There is only one way to happiness, and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will." - Epictetus
Yes, we can also control our reactions to an event, but Epictetus’ advice is more specific – it speaks of having the will to control...
by Merv Buchanan Often referred to as “America's Band,” The Beach Boys are the longest-lasting American rock'n'roll band. The group was formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961 by Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, cousin Mike Love, and Al Jardine.
Originally called The Pendeltones after the plaid Pendelton jackets worn by...
Oh, what a feeling— The joy, the luck of being in PV.Puerto Vallarta—A fascinating, captivating retreat where the art of life thrives with possibility.Have no fear, diversity, community, act naturally here.There’s room for every inspiration, orientation, charitable organization and thankfully —The late, Heaven-Can-Wait—Boomer Generation.¡Oye Como Va! ¡Estoy aqui; La...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, February 08 - 14
Monday Describing Zoe Lewis in concert is the same as writing down exactly how butterflies fly and fish swim and getting the mechanics of it just right. She flits about onstage, landing here and there on a light or heavy piece...
Of course, it will depend on your timeline… how much you’ve let go of the old patterns of doubt, fear, and lack AND moved into Trust, Love, and belief in Abundance.
11 is the master number involved in idealism, communication, and inspiration. Forward-thinking… focused on the future… it sees a different picture –...
