Conny Celis knows that many folks appreciate homecooked meals using fresh local ingredients. She has had several small eateries, some out of her home, some in neighborhood locations, and one at a Saturday Market here in Puerto Vallarta because she loves seeing people enjoying what she creates. I asked her...

By Paige Newman There may not be as many fully vegan restaurants in coastal Puerto Vallarta as in Guadalajara, the closest major city also in the state of Jalisco. But there are many places vegans, vegetarians, and other curious eaters can go in Puerto Vallarta and the nearby state...

by Leslie Eggerling Anyone who has ever tried to build a charitable organization will find that the path to success comes with unlimited roadblocks. Unless you have personal wealth, the biggest roadblock is typically fundraising. Regardless of your best intentions, money is a big hurdle. But having volunteers who...

For months, we’ve been trying to make sense of the changes in our world-famous fishing grounds of Puerto Vallarta in the Bay of Banderas! The rapid switch between La Niña and El Niño conditions has left us constantly adjusting our expectations for the season. All the usual indicators that...

I believe this to be an appropriate topic to end my season.  I will take a little sabbatical but will continue to post whenever possible.  I have just submitted my second book of the series, "Living Between the Cracks; the Cracks Between Time and Space.  Book 1 is titled:  BETWEEN. ...

Let there be no hesitation—the train has emerged again,Through the dark tunneled domain of separation and pain.They push them in—no words, no names,Just hollow stares and hidden shame.The doors slam shut—the bars clang down,Twist and shout—Silence lingers… no way out. Unless—we get loud.For the human spirit was born to fight.And...

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, March 22 - 28 Monday My dear friend, writer Sandra Bradley, and I, could hardly squeeze into Patricia Gawle's Gallery over the weekend to see new and exciting art exhibits. This large space can barely enclose the explosive energy of a number of painters, sculptors,...

Héctor's Story My name is Héctor. I was born in Nayarit and raised in Tabasco, Mexico—a region filled with rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and a warmth that echoes through its people. However, my vibrant upbringing took an unexpected turn when I entered a relationship as an adult and learned...

by Zhander P'ng I was born on April 29th. I wake up every morning at 4:29 AM. Not 4:30. Not 4:28. 4:29. It’s my way of saying happy birthday to myself—every single day. A quiet reminder that I exist. A ritual, a promise. An acknowledgment of my own presence. I...

Many of us from America now living in Mexico are reminded daily that we should strive to understand rather than complain when customs and procedures are different from the ways we have done things for the majority of our lives.   This difference in cultures covers almost any aspect of what we do...