Also known as: Andes Alder, Alder or Alnus Family: Betulaceae Origin: Southern Mexico through Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru into Chile . . . but being a bit more specific, its three subspecies originate, in the higher altitudes, as follow: acuminate, from Colombia and Venezuela south to...
The Power of Your Thoughts and Feelings — Crafting Your Reality
Imagine that your mind and your heart are like master painters, with a canvas that is your life—your world. Every thought you think, every feeling you generate, is like a brushstroke—coloring the canvas, shaping the shape and substance of...
I'm posting this because in the last couple of days, I have received several messages regarding news stories and the safety of Mexican highways.
Someone recently posted what appear to be warnings in regard to driving on certain highways in Mexico, and I'm wondering why? It's not original journalism, but...
October arrives with a mischievous spirit - which means it can feel a bit tricky. At firstglance, the energies of 9 (endings and completions) and the 1 (new beginnings, fresh starts) seem at odds. One says, “It’s over,” while the other says, “Let’s go!” Sound like a collision course?...
The poems I write often arrive in voices larger than my own—the archetypes that speak through all of us: Child, Lover, Mother, Healer. This one belongs to the Crone. E.K.
They told me patience was a virtue— sit still, wait pretty, smile sweet, like some saint-in-training with a knot in...
Good Morning, From Here, September 27 - October 03 Monday My sister, Patrice, and I spent a couple of weeks in northern Europe this summer, mostly in Sweden, for the wedding of our niece Evelyn. Whatever city we were in, we walked for miles and miles. We rarely had...
Why does hair fall out? The hair on your head goes through a life cycle that involves growth, resting, and shedding. It’s natural for people to lose hair, but if you experience sudden hair loss, loss in patches, or overall thinning, do not panic. Just keep reading.
Some shedding is...
No known common English nameAlso known as: (None known)Family: JulianaceaeOrigin: Southern Mexico down into Honduras and GuatemalaThis is a deciduous (male and female flowers are found in separate trees) shrub or small tree, typically attaining a height of ten to eighteen feet in maturity. Its bark contains tannins -...
Over the past two weeks, I wrote about two of the elements required on Earth to survive. One being AIR and the other Water. This week, my focus is on Food.
AIR: Without air, we would not be in this current body/form, nor would we be guests of this most...
An easy walk today, down the Boulevard Miguel de la Madrid to Calle Juarez and breakfast at Lulu's. I have never been disappointed at Lulu's for comida saludable; it is the best place for vegetable and fruit drinks, full meals, or antojitos. This morning's trip to Lulu's came with...
High triglycerides and high cholesterol levels are dangerous. Left unchecked, they lead to heart attack and stroke. We need healthy levels of triglycerides and cholesterol to survive, but too much can be harmful.
Too many triglycerides circulating in our blood may lead to heart disease, diabetes, liver failure, and Alzheimer’s....
Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings, when the dawn is still dark and the night lingers on. —Rabindranath Tagore
I’m in a lab waiting room.White walls, vinyl chairs, antiseptic air.I share my journal with a stranger,a lovely older man, eyes soft, voice clear.
I read:We can never...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, September 10 - 26
Monday Welcome to the first full day of Fall. I was going to leap into my column this morning, but saw I had a message from Petru. He had forwarded a lovely video made about his partner and my friend Jean-Guy...
For years, Canadians frustrated by long wait times at home have headed south for quicker, lower-cost medical care. Puerto Vallarta—already beloved for winter escapes and direct flights—has been a steady favorite.
In 2025, though, the case goes beyond affordability and sunshine: fresh investment, academic ties, and more comprehensive service models...
Also known as Beaver Root, Fragrant Water-lily, Fragrant White Water-lily, Sweet-scented Water-lily, Sweet-scented White Water-lily, and White Water-lilyFamily: NymphaeaceaeOrigin: From North America, through Cuba, Mexico, Central America, into Brazil and Guyana
Jack Greenlee, of the U.S. Forest Service, waxed, almost poetically, when he wrote: "This showy member of the water...
Within the concept of linear time, science is now suggesting that perhaps we do live in a hologram, an illusion, and we arrived in some spacesuit we call our body. There are a few things we need to do to help it survive.
AIR: Without air, we would not be...
I’ve been in Manzanillo for several months and haven’t spent much time in the commercial and industrial areas. I’ve always thought that if you want to lift the skirt of a city and see what makes it tick, this is where you should go.
There are exceptions; if you want...
To brother Mark and his wife Eva, their daughters Adele, Alice, and Evelyn.
And to Christian, who married Alice and created two baby girls, Elsa and Sigrid, and to Rasmus, who was to marry Evelyn, so my sister Patrice and I flew there for the occasion.
A tiny bit of background:...
With appreciation for Karen McKinney Cruz, who offered me a gift when I stopped believing I belonged in my own sentences. Wear your words. E.Z.
She handed me this bag—a gift.Letters so bold they don’t whisper—they roar:
SOY CABRONA…Lo Siento.
The first word hitslike a shot of mezcal—no salt, no lime,just fire...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, September 13 - 19
Monday ¡Viva, Mexico! ¡Viva! Practicing for tonight's Grito at the Presidencia at 11 pm! To me, this celebration is the single most defining Mexican ritual that I can think of. It brings together all age groups and occupations, singles, couples, and...
