In last month’s Corpus Christi procession, Elvia’s son Beto was invited by personal invitation to carry the flowered litter, holding the chalice, in the procession. This is a big honor to anyone, and especially for a devout 18 year old young man. Early in the […]
Just outside the city limits, on the way to Dolores Hidalgo, there’s a roadside attraction – a mini theme park of sorts called Mexico Lindo. Enter at your own risk beneath a large, sun-bleached cow skull, facing Christo Rey who resides as a centerpiece in […]
We have visitors! A good excuse to take a little time To go see various places that we normally don’t go see on our own, and to re-visit old favorites which we love to see over and over. This week John’s daughter Sarah is here […]
Yesterday, Esther & Daniel brought an invitation by. Daniel is the nephew of my neighbor Petra. Esther is the daughter of the Norteno band. They play traditional music for dancing and singing at Petra’s parties. It is the third birthday Of their daughter Monserrat. The […]
Georgia, my eldest, and her boyfriend Brian If you still call them boyfriends at 31 years old Came to visit. Georgia had lived here for almost 12 years Leaving for Texas the year we moved here. She got a job Bought a car Bought a […]
One of the first things On her list was the tuesday market. We were out the door at 8:30 To walk to the placita Via calzada de la luz Around the canyon that descends From Charco del ingenio We headed straight for the fish stand […]
It’s always fun when someone comes to visit. We do things we normally don’t do Like visit places as tourists again. My daughter Zoe came to visit for two weeks The visit began with a big walk around town Lunch and a margarita At la […]
Back in the states again Visiting Anna and little Andreas Who is 10 weeks old today He laughs, coos, Throws his arms and legs all over Here he is in the hat we bought him That is like his dad wears. Happy mom, Anna And […]