Triplets in Mazatlán

I love the old buildings in Mazatlán. Many of the old ones in Centro started life as much larger houses and have been divided over the years. Some were probably built as row houses. I’ve written about these look-aliketwins and...

Summertime Knitting

I know many of you think that it’s too hot to knit here in Mazatlán, but I always have a project going. Here’s what I’ve been up to lately. At the top of the post is the project I’m working...

Pacific Northwest Perfection

If you know the Pacific Northwest, you know that July and August are the best months of the year. There’s abundant sunshine, lovely fruits and vegetables, cool fresh water, great hiking, and so much more. I had a wonderful time...

Let’s buy our local Mexican apples

  • July 20, 2014
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I’ve been reading lately about the sad state of the Mexican apple market thanks to possible dumping by US apple growers. Here are a few articles if you’re interested in learning more: Apple Appeal (The Mex Files, March 7, 2014)...

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…and the living is easy…

It’s Summertime. And yes, the living is easy… at least for me, living in this glorious place. This morning on my walk they were busy setting up for the Triathlon this weekend. The entire area around the Fisherman’s Monument was...

Time passes on

I’ve been thinking a lot about leadership, teamwork, and what makes a good boss lately. One of my former bosses, Jim Potter, died back in May, and I only found out about it recently. The news of his death hit...

A Tropical Thunderstorm

The climate here in Mazatlan is described as “transitional tropical wet and dry” but tonight it was entirely wet around here! The thunder, lightning and rain started around 11:30 and in the hour and a half since we have received...