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...
Catching a cold can be miserable. Constant nose-blowing leaves your skin raw, while relentless coughing robs you—and those around you—of sleep. A sore throat can make something as simple as drinking water feel like torture.
Many people reach for over-the-counter (OTC) cold remedies to ease the symptoms. But what if...
Also known as: Amaryllis Lily, August Lily, Belladonna Lily, Jersey Lily, March Lily, Naked Lady, and Resurrection Lily Family: Amaryllidaceae Origin: The Western Cape region of South Africa
Nifty Nugget of Knowledge: The genus Amaryllis comes from the Greek word amarysso, meaning 'to sparkle' with their bulbs blooming for up...
