Coming Home

We left San Miguel around 7 central time on Saturday morning and landed in Seattle during a wet snowfal 12 hours later. On Sunday, it snowed some more, knocking out power from about 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. I made a little nest in our bedroom with Bolivia the wonder cat,...

Leaving San Miguel

This is our last evening in San Miguel. No more drum and bugle corps practicing their parade form on the street below. No more fresh tortillas. Sigh. And it will be great to see our grandkids, to have clearer telephone connections, and to sleep with Bolivia, the...

A Retablo for Nuestra Senora

A quick photo post before leaving the computer for the night. Our Lady of Guadalupe has long held a special place in my heart and mind. She is one of my favorite things about Mexico. Click on the image for a larger view.

Black Friday Thoughts

Is shopping self-care? Do you evaluate your wellbeing based on your “disposable” income? Today, which in the US is the biggest shopping day of the year, we might do well to pause before we shop – and also before we judge those who do. Are you an...

When to drop a client

When is having a client worse than not having a client? When serving the client costs more than it benefits. This cuts two ways. Yes, it’s important for you to preserve your sanity and plus energy leaks. But it’s also important to get out of the way so the...