San Miguel de Allende Xmas Films Premiering
Unwrap the gift of San Miguel de Allende’s unique Christmas traditions that are an extraordinary mixture of an ancestral pagan past and the Catholic faith. These films are the secrets behind what we More...
F*** Off, Coronavirus, I’m Coloring
When quarantining began I figured it was a good time to produce an adult coloring book based on the Otomi-made Mexican Maria dolls. The coloring books promoted the doll makers’ art and I’d have free More...
Comparative, and Chocolate-y, Economics
As always in life, when the future is cloudy, I’ve looked around to see what other folks in my same boat, but different seas, were up to. So, for the virus’ effects on tourism-based economies I started More...
Today’s Trends in Street Art
An exciting aspect of living in San Miguel is discovering, nearly daily, new mural projects all around town from a city with a long history of supporting public art! From the time More...
Mexican Home Designs
When you are house shopping in San Miguel de Allende you’ll normally find two basic architectural styles – Mid-Century Modern and Colonial. As the name implies, Mid-Century Modern are homes with More...
Landeta – Pooches, Picnics and Pools
Landeta is a pretty name that has been featured in San Miguel de Allende since the Inquisition. Back then members of Landeta family-owned textile factories held important municipal offices and were elite movers More...
Dancing Through Life
Dancing is a way to celebrate, whether it is a birth, a death, a religious observance, or folklore; dances are a way to celebrate life and express your feelings. Perhaps even more than learning the Spanish More...
Secrets to Money in Mexico
Money is different in Mexico than up North. Obviously, the look and feel, but also how money works and one’s relationship with it take some mental adjustments to financially succeed here. The currency More...
Dirty Dancing Danzon
Mercedes, a senior in my English classes, introduced me to danzon, a style of dance (like a tap, square dancing, or salsa), forever changing how I experience Mexico. Through danzon, I performed at festivals around More...
Coloring outside the lines
The Mexican Maria dolls have fascinated me for a while now and I’ve tried various social media avenues to help the doll sellers out in their efforts to support themselves. Plus I’m constantly More...