April 30, 2009

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Sorta normal, sorta not

It’s not normal to see pictures of my son and his family in facemasks…but as per normal I think they are a handsome family. I walked the dogs this morning and aside from there being fewer people around, it seemed pretty normal.  All the restaurants on the malecon were open and occupied as usual. Paul went to the mercado for me and when he walked in he thought they had widened the aisles.  Turns out they just appeared wider since...

Tough times

  México has been taking some hits in the international news lately. First: It was labeled a “failed state.” Breast-beating ensued on both sides of the border as México attempted to defend herself while others backpedaled and tried not to sound racist. The drug violence was front page news in most newspapers. México expat bloggers tried to get the truth out by publishing The Truth About México. Next: Mexico City seems to be ground zero for a possible swine flu...

Yes, it was good

I know all of the bloggers who attended the meet-up have already posted about it, but I still thought I would write my thoughts, random as they are… Jonna and Mimi’s – We have all enjoyed watching the renovation of their house from start to finish, but I have to tell you it is even more wonderful to see in person than in pictures.  The house is elegant in a relaxed way.  The high ceilings, paint colors, and furnishings just...

Mérida was wonderful

It has taken me a while to get through my photos of our trip to Mérida, and I just didn’t want to post until I had them together. It was such a wonderful time. It was said several times that it felt like we had known each other forever. It was really true for me, especially with Wayne, Jonna, and Theresa. We have “known” each other for several years so I guess it wasn’t surprising that we were immediate friends....

This post might have to hold you…

We have had family here for almost two weeks, my apologies to those of you who came looking for a new post! It has been so fun!  First son Adam, daughter in law Martha, and granddaughter Consuelo arrived.  We had a few days with them, and then my sister joined the fun. We have been to the beach at Playa Norte, the beach at Stone Island, and many places in between.  The mercado, shopping, pedicures, playing with the baby, playing...