Advice from our parents, combined with some Hershey kisses, can yield unexpected laughter even in a class painting Virgins. continue reading Penny Wise

I encourage you to include a variation of silly Sheep Shenanigans to play at any of your upcoming celebrations and fiestas!continue reading Sheep Shenanigans

Best ride ever! So much fun getting to ride around in San Miguel’s infamous teddy bear delivering candy to local children and smiles to adults!continue reading Riding in the Car with Bears

Every mature woman should get plenty of attention, but not at her expense, not making her look foolish, not like this gal’s moment in the sun did.continue reading Protecting Our Elderly Ex-Pats

Always best to focus on the benefits of faith in organized religion rather than the corruption implicit in any institution.continue reading Pitfalls of Organizing Faith

Divine Mercy, a symbol showing anything is possible and all can be forgiven, is widely celebrated outside of town before Lent starts.continue reading Carnivals and Volcanoes

Different approaches to touring our local cemetery reflect one’s culture in often unexpected ways and with unintended results. continue reading Dead Men Don’t Tell Tales

Cemeteries, like gardens, each have their own personalities and I was surprised to find I rather liked the Escobedo cemetery while teaching there.continue reading Ghoul Teacher

Rural Education is an after-school program to help children a bit farther out of San Miguel with English and computer skillscontinue reading Rural Education

Here’s a rundown of the symbolism that will make the movie Coco a greater technicolor treat than it already is, providing a deeper level of enjoyment.continue reading Coco the Movie: Disney in San Miguel