The rooster patiently awaits his death. The floor is covered with pine needles, there are no pews in this church. Thousands of candles adorn tables in front of Catholic saints, carved out of wood or wax, garishly dressed, themselves enclosed in glass boxes. This, here in Chamula, deep in the heart of Chiapas, Mexico, is a Tzotzil Maya church, the …
Seven Ricardos and Other Tall Tales of Tepoztlán
Our host wants to take us out on our last night in Tepoztlán. Raul, AliSun and I walk down to the organic store in town and have a nice light dinner. Raul says that we should go try the amazing pastries at Cafe Mozart. They are to die for. Who are we to argue?
The Rugged Road to Taxqueña
I know it is coming. Sweat beads on my forehead, my hands are clammy, and I am surely a pallid shade of green. The bus lumbers its way into Mexico City, sloshing and jerking towards Taxqueña, the southern station that opens to the Mexican state of Morelos. Three hours and two minutes after leaving Querétero far to the north, the …
Domingo en San Miguel de Allende
It is Sunday, like any other late summer Sunday. The Jardín in el centro de San Miguel is buzzing. Babies coo and cry, toddlers wobble. Tweens gorge on chicharrónes – pork rinds in plastic bags full of salsa. Young adults flirt and steal kisses while others preen looking for dates. Adults window-shop and drink micheladas while grandparents find a shady …
El Corazón…San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
A life long DREAM initially stirred and cultivated in the sanctuary of my heart many moons ago, now finds me in the heart of Mexico on this powerful SUPERMOON. Tyler and I arrived here in the beautiful city of San Miguel de Allende just under a week ago. While San Miguel is known for its turista friendly city, filled with …
Saludos de San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
We land in León, Mexico, west of Guanajuato. TSA has left a greeting card inside my bag, which I notice when Mexican Customs opens it up to paw through yet again. A private car drives us through beautiful green terrain, passing slow trucks and buses. In the direction we are headed, lightning (relámpago) arcs through the clouds as rain begins …
DRAWING IN THE NEW MOON…
A NEW MOON dance among the REDWOODS… Here among this lovely nest in the redwoods, we weave and work, while soaking in these final magical moments with our dear friends of the forest…Bathed by the shadowy luminous glow of the NEW MOON, I honor the visions and dreams of these magical and mystical nights. As mercury begins to transition out …
Art on the Road…inspired by the waters…and the flow of Baja…
What inspires me most about creating art “on the road,” is the opportunity of being creative in new ways using the basic tools that I have. I have a beautiful sketchpad, a small set of acrylic paints, ebony pencils, erasers, canvas paper, a compact digital camera and my newest creative tool, the ipad. And while I complain at times about …
An authentic Cinco de Mayo celebration…
Walking through the historic town of Loreto, Mexico, Tyler and I come across a flier for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. An image of a beautiful woman in traditional mexican dress adorns the sign. As I move closer to get a better look at the details, I spontaneously feel a spiraling sensation moving throughout my body. My feet melting into …
A snorkeling adventure…in Loreto Bay.
A light wind dances gracefully upon the surface of the sea singing sweet melodies. I listen intently on the winds… Just returning from the cafe with Tyler, I suddenly feel inspired to have myself a little adventure. I gather the snorkeling gear, reef booties and towel, and head out to the ocean. Through the courtyard and out the cobble stoned …