OPENING RECEPTION FOR MEXICAN ARTIST DUO JUAN CARLOS BRECEDA AND ARGELIA ROJAS ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29TH, AT GALERIA CONTEMPO
JUAN CARLOS BRECEDA
Applying rough brush strokes of contrasting colors, discarding depth or perspective, Juan Carlos Breceda creates simple forms filled with energy.
Women and animals are the central themes in his work. ...
Today’s crossword focuses on articles published in Vallarta Mirror over the past week.
Need a clue? View all articles published from December 17-23, 2023.
Saturday
Patrice and I went to the Friday Market on the Isla Cuale to stock up on Ricardo Mazcal's herbal merchandise. One of them - Maz-mix, a pre/pro-biotic - has been a daily go-to for me for ten years, and it has kept me at my healthiest.
He is in the...
I do remember Castor Oil was in my grandmother's vocabulary, and my mother would give us a dose for constipation. That's about as far as my knowledge goes when it comes to castor oil.
However, my friend and colleague mentioned Castor oil plasma used on inflammation and joint pain...
It never fails when you are a parent, am I right? You get past MILE ONE in your car, and a sweet little voice pipes up, "I have to go to the bathroom! It's a 'mergency!" Or you spend all evening and patience and tears doing the math homework...
Fabulous Friday, December 225:30 – (CLOSING NIGHT) The Divine Experience – a Bette Midler tribute featuring Delilah Beaucoup 9:30 – (CLOSING NIGHT) Thank Yule for Being a Friend – a hilarious Christmas comedy featuring the Golden Gays 9:30 – It’s Raining Men – a male dance revue featuring the...
Christmas in Mexico is a vibrant celebration deeply rooted in cultural traditions that blend indigenous customs with Spanish influences.
Families across the country come together to create a joyous atmosphere filled with warmth, love, and the unmistakable spirit of the holiday season. From mouthwatering culinary delights to heartfelt songs...
In my first column, I introduced the concept of being 'nice.' As small children, we are taught to 'be nice.'
The word 'nice' originates from the Latin nicere – to not know. There was also a saying, "You do not walk in that person's shoes," - so how can we judge?...
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There are a few of us up at 5 AM, some friends sending love, a bird at a feeder, mysterious beings in the underbrush, the crippled pup in his bed, and maybe you.
The emptied farmhouse is silent, the only child gone; outside, there is distant lightning...
It's nearly Christmas, then we have year-end festivities and a new slate to begin 2024. I am so excited about how far Vallarta Mirror has come in just a few weeks.
Thanks to everyone who has written with positive and not-so-positive comments; it's all good! We will continue to...
Vision decline affects everyone, but it does not mean it is normal or healthy.
Here is how the eyes should work:
Light comes in through our lens
Projects the image onto the inside back of our eyes (the retina)
Images travel along the optic nerve to our brain
The lens flexes and adjusts to focus...
In this report, we see the sold activity from January 1 - December 10, 2023.
Condos, Homes, Land
Jalisco With 1,795 Active Condos for Sale, with 642 Under Contract Pending to Close. Sold through December 10 are 578 units. Sales volume is USD 244,493,768, with an average sales price of $423,000,...
Finally, a report I can 'sink my teeth into.' I'm sure from that statement you understand that the Red Tide problem have finally moved out.
And what is happening in Puerto Vallarta's fishing grounds is exciting. Water temperatures are still down, and the winter fishing season is arriving early....
How is everyone doing now that the holiday season is upon us?
There are various ways the upcoming holidays are impacting each of you. Some may be spending it away from family by choice or circumstance, and some may be enthusiastically preparing to celebrate and gather with family and...
Today's crossword focuses on articles published in Vallarta Mirror over the past week.
Need a clue? View all articles published from December 10-16, 2023.
Saturday
There are only three more days to celebrate Guadalupe, the Patron Saint of Mexico. More than 300 processions are participating during this year's 12 days of festivities.
For me, the best night in the Main Square is December 11, around 11 pm, when everybody sings 'Las Mañanitas' to the Virgin....
I had a patient once; she was in her mid-twenties, health-conscious, and very intelligent regarding her health. But she couldn't figure out why she was sick all the time.
In her consultation, she began telling me about all the health supplements she was taking. Some of them were recommended...
It was fun to join the International Friendship Club's (IFC) formal season kickoff on Sunday at the always-interesting Arte Vallarta Museo in el Remance neighborhood, with live music, tasty appetizers, and delicious libations. The evening was a chance to relax and enjoy the reunion while making plans for the...
Fabulous Friday, December 155:00 – (OPENING NIGHT) Bruno Mars – a tribute to one of the best-selling music arts of all time, presented by Victor do Espirito, star of Rocky Horror and Best of Broadway (Party 4:00 / Show 5:00) 7:30 – 3 Chords & the Truth – a hilarious country/comedy...
Amidst the myriad of holiday decorations that grace homes during the festive season, the Christmas Cactus, with its delicate, cascading branches and vibrant blooms, stands out as a symbol of enduring beauty and joy.
The Christmas Cactus, scientifically known as Schlumbergera, has a captivating history, a charming association with the...
