This past weekend we almost lost our little terrier/chihuahua/something-we-can’t-quite put-our-finger-on dog, Max. Actually, we DID lose our little street rescue for a while, but he’s back now. He’s ever-so-slightly worse for wear, but right where he should be. He’s been sleepy, but to be quite honest, that’s not a...
With time, this series of columns will give you a new sense of wonder about your power and creativity. Thanks to the power of thought, you DO have it in you - not just emotionally, but physically - to experience significant pain relief.
Who knew you could be your...
Derek Carkner of Donner and Associates provides a brief tour of Lo de Marcos, a neighborhood about 45 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta. This fishing village of 2,500 people balloons to 3,500 in the winter.
In our little collective, we humans get to participate in the creation of the future we wish to experience. Therefore, ‘others’ who do not live in our dense third-dimensional, warmongering world, who see us from another perspective, are advising us not just to watch and wait.
We are advised to...
The term "plant-based diet" is attributed to Cornell University nutritional biochemist Dr. T. Colin Campbell, who presented his diet research at the US National Institute of Health in 1980.
Dr. Campbell's research about a plant-based diet extended from the China project, a decade-long study of dietary practices in rural China, giving evidence...
I had the best Christmases as a child, with all the great traditions you can imagine. Cutting down the tree in the woods (once, before my dad almost buried an ax in his own shin), shortbread, Bing Crosby’s Christmas album on the record player; we did it ALL.
I...
With a heavy heart, we share the news that Allyna Vineberg, the creator and longtime editor of the PV Mirror, has passed. Her contributions to the Puerto Vallarta art and gastronomic communities have been countless.
The PV Mirror was always a labor of love for Allyna. At first, it...
Like any war story, this one has guts and glory! I committed to see seven live shows of various genres, and I had just six days to do it... and, goddamnit, I did it!
And yes, I am a changed woman from the experience.
Some would say changed for...
The holiday season in Puerto Vallarta is a magical time filled with warmth, joy, and vibrant traditions. As you adorn your condo for Christmas, consider blending the season's spirit with the rich tapestry of Mexican culture.
From traditional Mexican decorations to contemporary twists, here's a guide to infusing your...
Good Morning From Here Recapped: November 25 to December 1, 2023
Saturday
I imagine our tourists who landed last week in our soggy, hotter-than-blazes weather are scrambling through their suitcases, trying to find their socks and fluffy sweaters to ward off the sudden cold snap.
One thing Vallarta never is -...
