January 28, 2010

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There are always chores to do…

Paul and I are lucky, and we know it.  Guadalupe comes to our house two mornings a week.  She cleans upstairs one day and downstairs the other.  She sweeps the floor, dusts, cleans the bathrooms, and mops.  And I am grateful for everything she does! But… there is still plenty for us to do around the house.  Windows to wash.  Landscaping to water, mow, and  trim.  Fountain to clean.  Ceiling fans to clean.  Hardware to oil.  Oven and fridge to...

How about a Centro update ?

There’s been a lot of activity in various buildings  around Centro lately – some good and some bad. About a week ago there was a bit of a furor with several properties being remodeled or razed without the authority of INAH. (INAH is the historic preservation organization) There was a building demolished in Centro.  (above) The historic Haas home is being redone partially to become the new home of the Carnaval Museum, and they started to break a hole in...

There’s plenty to do around here…

I’ve talked before about how there is always a lot going on in Mazatlán in the wintertime.  Here’s a taste: Last Friday was the First Fridays Art Walk.  (actually the second Friday because of New Years Day) A couple of friends came over and the four of us headed out together.  There had to be several hundred people cruising around Centro clutching maps (see above) and visiting artist studios, galleries, and private homes.  We saw some wonderful art while chatting...

Painting the town …

There are some very talented urban artists here in Mazatlán.  Last week we were walking down Mariano Escobedo and watched several artists working on a ruin.  This was broad daylight and they signed the work, so we believe that the property owner gave his permission.  So without further ado, here are pictures of the new work. There are more Mazatlán urban art pictures here, taken over the last few years....

I love this town!

I am really glad we decided to settle in Mazatlán.  I love living by the ocean.  I love the weather most of the time.  But really it is all about the people.  I just love the people here. The Mexican population is  just so nice!  No one is ever impatient with my Spanish, I truly think they like to help, they are that nice. How can that be? Everyone smiles and greets each other.  People want to chat.  People inquire...

How to make a difference in 2010

  • January 1, 2010
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The cathedral at sunrise – January 1, 2010 Most of us have been thinking about our resolutions for the new year. Some want to lose weight. Some want to exercise more. I know those are two of my resolutions. But I’d like to suggest that everyone add one resolution to their list.  Only one.  And it isn’t too hard to do. Eat less meat. I’ve been a vegetarian for more than 20 years.  I became a vegetarian mainly because I...