Tales from the Rainbow Throne — A Spoken Word Piece
The children gather in a hush.A soft spotlight brushes a plush rainbow rug.From behind the velvet curtain enters a vision—heels clicking, lashes blinking like galaxies.Big.Beautiful.Betty.
She settles into a glittered rocking chair, adjusts her crown of chrysanthemums, andopens a rhinestone-covered book.
“Good...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, June 14 - 20 Monday We had a soggy weekend. So soggy, the President of the Vallarta Garden Club, Sunny Rossi, canceled the outdoor concert on the Isla Cuale starring Angeloo. There is a chance it may be rescheduled; I'll let you know.
I met...
You know, during the winter, I feel like I’m making excuses for the ‘tourist high season’ fishing conditions that don’t normally include the species people have fantasized about all year.
Once we enter mid-June, we get past a rough spot where the season and spawning for many species end. We...
(Saintpaulia ionantha) Family: GesneriaceaeAlso called: No names knownOrigin: Tanzania and KenyaHow well I remember from my youth these plants - enjoyed by generations for their compact size, velvety leaves, and colorful blooms - happily thriving in the southern bay window of my love-filled grandparent’s home in Larned, Kansas, where...
"You may feel, at times, like you are trudging along through very thick mud to get to where you are going individually and collectively, and that feeling is there to remind you that what you are doing is enormous. This represents a huge shift in consciousness that you are...
Thoughts on Marriage
Gloria "For me, it's something that started when I was young. My mom and dad were very happy and loved each other deeply. I always dreamed of having a family—something like that. So, getting married was one of my first wishes as a child."
Irene "My parents divorced...
Twelve or fourteen years ago, when I was in Manzanillo, I was encumbered by the possession of trucks, cars, and boats. I drove everywhere and sailed the coast. Now I am without these things, and it’s liberating. I’m also at the age where I’d rather have someone else behind...
For Sandra Bradley—my friend, spiritual mentor, and channel of timeless wisdom—whose words in Vallarta Mirror kindle hope and reflection—I lovingly dedicate this piece. May its verses resonate with your gentle guidance and joyful spirit…and honor the miracles your teachings inspire. E.Z.
The holiest place on earth is where an ancient...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, June 07 - 13 Monday A beautiful Monday morning with clear skies for a change! The air feels lighter, a good start to another week in Vallarta.
What I love most about any conversation is to hear people's opinions and thoughts about Vallarta. Particularly the...
That was my first impression as I stepped inside the entrance to Pacific Home assisted living facility in Colonia Linda Vista, Puerto Vallarta. Clean, fresh air, beautifully landscaped with mature trees, palms, fruit trees, grass, flowers, and kindly staff quietly exchanging with the residents, in a gentle tropical climate....
