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...
