Tag Archives: bucerias

For Everything, There is a Season

Posted on May 18, 2019 by

I have had many people tell me the main reason they couldn’t live in a southern location like Mexico is because they would miss the changing of the seasons.  I know what they mean.  The crocuses and tulips popping through … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Amy

Posted on December 15, 2018 by

Cousin Amy is coming to visit for a few days and I’m not happy about it.   Before you call the Family Counseling Services on me, the reason I’m not happy is because we’re not going to be here for most … Continue reading →

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Are We Happy?

Posted on October 21, 2018 by

Recently one of my friends emailed me to question whether we are really happy here.  Whether we are at peace.   Which made me realize that a LOT of my blog posts are about the crazy and difficult things that happen … Continue reading →

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Sunday is Market Day

Posted on February 16, 2018 by

Sunday is one of my favorite days.  Many Mexican people work 6 days a week, and since Sunday is their only day off, it is a real family day.  A day for errands and fun and rest and food and … Continue reading →

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Happy Mexican Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

No, I’m not early in wishing you a Feliz Dia de La Madre – here in Mexico Mother’s Day is always celebrated on May 10th, no matter what day of the week it is.  Our observation so far is that … Continue reading →

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El Dia de Ninos – Kid’s Day

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

In Canada, we look forward to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day – a day for children to express love for their parents.  Mexico celebrates those days too.  But every April 30th since 1925, Mexico has also celebrated Children’s Day, El … Continue reading →

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Learning a Language

Posted on February 21, 2017 by

The more time we spend here in Mexico, the more we realize the importance of shared language to build relationships and experience success.  Every day we struggle to explain something we need or want – to express an idea or … Continue reading →

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Raising Some $$$

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

It has been a whirlwind, but the fundraising season for Manos de Amor is almost over.  In the span of 5 ½ weeks, we have held 3 major events: a Cocktail Party, a Hamburger Fest and last weekend was a … Continue reading →

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A Blooming Good Life

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

I recognize that sometimes I use this blog to complain and grumble about the things that are difficult here (no my windshield has not been repaired yet), or sad (my fingers caressing the many infected cuts on little Kevin’s legs),  … Continue reading →

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It’s a Done Deal!

Posted on December 2, 2016 by

Well this was a VERY GOOD WEEK and I am reminded – embarrassingly so – that life happen as it is meant to happen, in the timing that is best for us, and usually without a lot of my brilliant … Continue reading →

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