Those of you who know me know I am not much for the Christmas holiday. That said, however, I do feel the joyous spirit of the holiday, especially here, where people gather in big groups of family and friends and party till the wee hours. Christmas starts even earlier here than in the US. TheyContinue reading “Merry Christmas from Merida”
Category Archives: Life in Mexico
Mexico City – Part III – Día de Muertos
I know. I start things and don’t finish them. Well, here, for once, I am going to complete this series of posts, even though it is now one month later!!! On the actual “day” of the dead, Lyn and I spent some time on our own revisiting parts of the downtown. I really wanted toContinue reading “Mexico City – Part III – Día de Muertos”
Mexico City – Día de Muertos – Part II
Now that I’ve had a short break from this, here I am again, with Part II details of our week in Ciudad de México. In my last post, I detailed our day in the Centro Histórico of the city. That was Sunday — exhausting but beautiful. On Monday, our friends Paola and Alberto drove fromContinue reading “Mexico City – Día de Muertos – Part II”
A week of Día de Muertos à la Mexico City — Part I
(Sharp transition from my last post.) Lyn and I just got back from a week in Mexico City (aka CDMX) where we went to the wedding of one of my students. Our very first Mexican wedding! What a joyous occasion and a lovely event. I even danced! Felicitades Arni y Alejandra, y gracias por laContinue reading “A week of Día de Muertos à la Mexico City — Part I”
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!”
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