February 5, 2024 Morelia, Michoacan. Closing circle at The Greater Reset conference. I recently (Jan. 17-22, 2024) attended The Greater Reset conference in Morelia. Morelia is the capital of the state of Michoacan in Mexico. While at a previous conference, I gathered photos and wrote about the town. Now I want to tell more about the event
Read MoreCatholicism is the major religion south of the US border. But it is different here. Within a ten- minute, three-block radius from where I live, in Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico, there are many altars, along with a church and a chapel that show this difference. Join me by looking at the photos and video I took while walking
Read MorePart of the magic of the "Magic City" of Tepoztlán comes from its many colorful murals adorning buildings. Some are quite imaginative and whimsical, like the one above. I was strolling in my neighborhood when I noticed a new mural's creation (see the slide show at the end of this article). Sara was the painter. Five years ago I had interviewed...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Susan, one of the founders and the owner of La Sombra del Sabino. Photo by author La Sombra del Sabino, a bilingual bookstore and restaurant, is a cultural center in Tepoztlán. It opened in 2005, and has many features: bookstore, restaurant/cafe, events and workshops, and live music. It displays regional art and...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Setting up a booth at Carnival, 2023 Photo by author Carnival in Tepoztlán is a big production. The population doubles from added celebrants during this four day event, with the focus in the town Centro. A lot of work is involved in setting it up and cleanup afterwards. It brings in a lot of income to the community,...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Camp Meztitla: One of the many tepees at Consejo. Photo by author Consejo de Visiones, Vision Council, is an annual week long camping event in the fall in Mexico that brings together different organizations promoting care of the earth by educating, sharing and networking. This year's conference was at the Boy Scout...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. The new sign at the town common (zocalo) with Dia Day Muertos decorations. Photo by author Dia de Muertos is an important fiesta celebrated in all Latin American countries. Every town in Mexico has different customs, and Tepoztlán is no exception. In an earlier article, I described this fiesta, with photos and a...
Read MoreMorelia, Michoacan, Mexico. Night view of the main cathedral. Photo by author Morelia, the capital of the state of Michoacan, is in central Mexico. It's a four hour drive northwest of Mexico City. The population is three quarters of a million. I traveled there to attend a five day conference, but was a tourist for a few extra days. In this...
Read MorePalenque, Chiapas Mexico. Upstream, across from the kitchen. I like the sun's rays. Photo by author During the month of December, the World Rainbow Gathering, an international event, had its camp out at a site near the ruins of Palenque in Chiapas, Mexico. I attended for the two weeks prior to Christmas. Nine years ago, the same site was used...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Abode bricks for sale at a local manufacturing site. The cost listed in USD is fifty cents per brick. Photo by author Adobe is the characteristic and distinctive building material in this region. Where I am from originally, the northeastern part of the US, most homes are made of wood. Why the
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