Recap: Good Morning, From Here, December 14 - 20 Monday Last Friday, Le Bistro on the Isla Cuale took center stage once again for the annual Membership Drive and Welcome Back Party for the Vallarta Garden Club. The event sold out with so many snowbirds and semi-permanent residents here to...

Stem cell research has been the subject of much debate and controversy over the years, but its history is rich and fascinating. Stem cells, which have the unique ability to develop into different types of cells in the body, have been studied for centuries. The history of stem cells dates...

by Merv Buchanan Roy Gomez Cruz, a native of Guadalajara, has carved a remarkable path as an entertainer, blending his passion for music and performance with his academic pursuits. A lifelong fan of American and British rock music, Roy's admiration for legendary performers like Freddie Mercury inspired him to...

If some of the great Chef Escoffier's famous dishes can be updated and remain delicious, lighter and more nutritious by his professional heirs and - bonus! - made healthier as well, why not do the same with your favorite recipes? Lightening up your ingredients will not only improve your health...

by Clare Leach When Bill and I bought our first place in Puerto Vallarta, it was at Villas Altas Garza Blanca in 2001. We fell in love with the gorgeous Bay. When we saw our first whale breach, we were mesmerized. Old Town, small and friendly, welcomed us. Even though...

From Dr. Jim, a friend from A Course in Miracles who channels Jesus, it fits into what is going on in people's lives at this moment of our 'now.' "Greetings, beloved brothers and sisters, When you ask a person, "What is your life about?" they will often point to what...

Here in Mexico, Ponche Navideño, or Christmas Punch, is a highlight of the season, especially when gathering with family and friends to celebrate. You will find this punch at most parties and posadas. HISTORY Although a classic Mexican holiday drink, its origins come from halfway around the world in India....

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, December 07 - 13 Monday The three of us stepped off the new bridge onto the Island into peace, quiet, and beautiful surroundings and walked a few steps to the commanding entrance of the recently restored Le Bistro. We weren't starving, just wanted something light to...

by Merv Buchanan The enduring popularity of The Crazy Señoritas, female impersonators show, owes much to their outrageous and utterly unforgettable performances at the renowned Luna Lounge in Bucerias. For over a dozen years, these talented performers have been drawing sellout crowds, composed largely of Canadians and Americans. These visitors, eager...

There isn't enough room in a single newspaper column to list the wealth of spiritual, mental, physical, and philosophical aspects of the practice of yoga, an ancient Indian discipline. As I suggest you do with all the therapies and practices in this column, I invite you to read up more fully on...