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?...
(Used with permission)
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...
A special once-a-month concert series focusing on popular composers and songwriting teams contributing to The Great American Songbook.
Duvall is joined onstage by his live jazz trio, along with some special guests, and each concert is a delightful afternoon of music, both familiar and rarely heard.
Songwriters to be celebrated...
I don’t keep a journal as such. I suppose I would consider this column a sort of journal, although I’ve heard that journals are supposed to be private. Meh. So much for privacy.
I like to write with my audience in mind. I picture them as the people dug...
It's all in the timing.
Bob Hope
After stuffing ourselves a few days ago, I'm sure that this week, many will welcome tips on lightening their eating habits. How can diet be curbed or eliminated as a migraine headache trigger?
Acupuncture and shiatsu teach us that the energy channel most closely...
This time of year is usually the best time to be here in Puerto Vallarta for world-class fishing. This year, however, we're seeing some interesting challenges.
As you all know, we are in an El Niño year. Nobody really knows what that means; all we can do is look...
Bulging leg veins are ugly and can be made to disappear, along with the pain, naturally.
Varicose veins occur when leg veins become enlarged, dilated, and overfilled with blood. They typically appear swollen and raised with a bluish-purple or red color and are often painful. The condition is widespread...
The other night, I was at dinner with clients, now friends, after several years of buying property in Puerto Vallarta.
The subject came up of money laundering. How much laundering is in the world right now. Here is some information from my research about this pervasive worldwide practice.
There...
Starting a new healthy eating lifestyle is never easy. Anytime my patients ask for advice on how to get started, I have them research by reading about the health benefits of eating healthier, find some recipes online that they will like, make a grocery list, start with one healthy...
