There's something about Vallarta on September 15 that almost allows you to forget the 90% humidity, right? I mean, "almost" is a word that holds so much value in that last sentence. But still. Mexico celebrates her declaration of independence in such a tidal wave of color, noise and...
“I am St. Germain, keeper of the violet flame. You who have the physical lifetime to live need to realize that much more of you is nonphysical and coexists in this moment with this lifetime. You are meant to anchor in more of that which you truly are, and...
Alex has worked in his family’s tortillaria in El Tuito since he was ten. He happily greets me whenever I bring folks by to see the whole process of making tortillas.
The first stop is the back room, where 5-kilogram bags of dried kernels are stacked floor to ceiling as...
Last week, we talked about autoimmune diseases and many of their causes, including emotional origins.
On this occasion, we will talk about another type of disease, often wrongly called psychosomatic, which, although they have an emotional and psychological component, also present very varied signs and symptoms and are difficult to...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, September 07 -13
Monday In grand style, the City of Vallarta celebrated pata salada painter Javier Niño's 74th birthday. The Presidencia was full of friends, family, representatives from the mayor's office, and the cultural department.
Javier's wife, Nathalie Herling, Director of Arte Vallarta Museo, gave a...
Normally, at this time of the year, my reports on fishing in Puerto Vallarta become a little 'cookie-cutter-ish'. Which, of course, means they start to look alike. Now that can be a bit boring, but generally, at this time of the year, we're discussing how Marlin, Tuna and more...
It’s barely dawn on a Sunday morning – I can hear the neighborhood hoot-owl welcoming the sun while the street sweeper is dutifully doing her job. There’s an occasional car on the street, but not the loud noises of last night.
It’s as close to “silence” as I get in...
More commonly known by its abbreviation, MSG, this flavor enhancer is so potent it has been known to trigger a migraine-like attack in someone who was not a migraine sufferer!
MSG occurs naturally in our bodies (as do cannabinoids - but that's for another column!), but like every other extreme...
I was in my home and native land for two months this summer and I have to tell you, it’s both good and bad to be back in Mexico. Yep, I’m just a walking emotional conflict. If you are new to the expat game, I’m here to tell you...
Dear Puerto de Luna, I am writing to express my deep admiration for living at Puerto de Luna and to elaborate on the reasons why this community stands out to me. First and foremost, the safety provided by the gated entrance and 24/7 guards at Puerto de Luna creates an unparalleled...
I have written before about how growth is part of life and is inevitable. And, while it seems that you could stop things from changing, you can only do that for a little while. It's an illusion, anyway.
For instance, you could say, "I don't have to breathe. I'm just going to...
It’s time to step up, take courage to make bold decisions to create your future, your better tomorrow.
Yes! The Power 8 Frequency is back again! And this month we are charged with a double dip of Power and Authority as the 8 Universal Month links to the 8 Universal Year of 2024.
No way...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, August 31 - September 06
Monday Happy Labor Day weekend everywhere but here on this continent; the unofficial end of summer. Kids are already back in school in Mexico, and fall is right around the corner. I spent Friday and Saturday doing "last things" of...
If you haven't figured it out by now, we're having a really weird fishing season. You see, there is a complex series of events that generally happen, which makes world-class fishing in Puerto Vallarta predictable. But this year is a lot different.
This year, we're dealing with unusual climate changes,...
A meme I’ve seen many times before came across my Facebook page today:
“One day, you are going to hug your last hug, kiss your last kiss and hear someone’s voice for the last time…. But you never know when the last time will be. Live every day as if...
Wildly flashing bright lights. One flash of a strobe light can be enough to trigger an attack in some migraine sufferers.
While strong or intense light can be dealt with by a non-sufferer with just a single blink, you, the migraine sufferer, perceive such a stimulus as intense, a sharp stabbing...
Without a doubt, in this issue, we are within the greatest enigma in human existence since, often, many people who suffer from this type of condition seem to be going around in circles, given the lack of convincing results, sustained improvement of symptoms, and constant relapses.
They cause many patients...
There is a tendency in all relationships to be consistent and correct. You'll notice that, in public life, if someone is shown to be inconsistent (they felt this way at this time, but now they feel another way), that's usually a negative mark against them.
It's as if whatever you...
Dulce Maria Morales sits at our daily market, removing the spines from nopal cactus pads (prickly pear cactus) to prepare them for sale. She and her family have been part of this market for years.
When I first came to Mexico, I asked her what to do with these lovely...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, August 24 - 30
Monday A gorgeous Monday out there; it feels like November, cool, dry and clear. Of course, it's only 7 in the morning, but soon it will actually BE November and the description will be perfect!
We had a stylin' classy weekend with...
