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Where is our humanity?

(Warning. Read at your own risk.) This has been a tough couple of weeks around the world. From the wars in Ukraine and Israel/Gaza, to the mass shooting in Maine and the horrendous hurricane in Acapulco. Watching, reading and listening to the news has become the hardest thing to do these days. It just ripsContinue reading “Where is our humanity?”

Why are things so hard?

Every time I think I have things figured out, something else happens. I can handle that — most of the time — but these days I get more frustrated than perhaps I should. The most recent event has been building for the past few weeks. Just like in the US, the bank here sends youContinue reading “Why are things so hard?”

My melancholia

Who among us didn’t wish to be Peter Pan? To remain young forever, surrounded by friends like us, looking for some form of comfort and peace? A life in Neverland, never aging, forever chasing pirates and playing games, eating what you want when you want, and yet always alone, seeking connection. Philosophers say that weContinue reading “My melancholia”

I hate the internet

Ellen Goodman, in her essay, “In Praise of a Snail’s Pace,” reminded us that some things, like condolence cards, are too important and sensitive to send via email. There are times when a personal touch is needed to lend credibility and authenticity to our communication. In other words, to hear a concerned voice expressing theContinue reading “I hate the internet”

Every day is a new beginning

Now that I’m back in my home zone, my focus on my health has begun despite a slight setback — I broke a toe by slamming it into the metal leg of one of my patio chairs. My trip to the US was very reaffirming; I loved seeing all of my friends, although there areContinue reading “Every day is a new beginning”

Home is where the heart is

Ok, so a bit cliche, but true. I just got back to Merida from 9-10 days in the US (depends if you count the overnight in Houston). Walking back through the front door is when it really hits you… Home. My trip to the US was completely packed — so much to get done. TheContinue reading “Home is where the heart is”

Wells Fargo, You SUCK!

I’m not generally one to name names, but in this case it needs to be said. Wells Fargo Bank is the WORST. Why? Well, let me tell you. We have been living primarily in Mexico for the last five years. Before that, my husband and I both worked and contributed to various retirement accounts, allContinue reading “Wells Fargo, You SUCK!”

My semi-annual post?

We love living in Merida, but the bureaucracy can be mind-boggling. For example, getting our car registered took 4 months and more than 30 hours…

Did you read it?

I recently read the Executive Summary from the January 6 Select Committee. Wow. Bombshell!

Word of the Year: Unprecedented

Wow, ending 2022 with a referral to indict a former president of the United States is, indeed, unprecedented. Completely. Never in the history of the US has this happened before. And, in my opinion, never before has someone so totally deserved the charges the congressional committee has set forth in it’s final hearing. The questionContinue reading “Word of the Year: Unprecedented”