Perhaps the variety of music is one of the attributes that draw people from other countries to relocate to Mexico. I was drawn by the culture of family and community, instead of work and shopping that predominates in the US. The glue that holds together the community are its fiestas, and that includes music. Here we'll explore how music is...
Read MorePalm Sunday with Arturo carrying his palms. Easter was just celebrated all over the world. Mexico is largely a Catholic country, and is no exception. They take this holiday very seriously, and have a whole week of events leading up to it, called Semana Santa, or Holy Week. The week after fulfilling one's spiritual and family obligations is...
Read MoreThis is the story of my experiences living as an ex-pat in Mexico since 2003. It's to culminate in a published book. With your help, I'll be editing, selecting a title, and cover art: a participatory project. Your comments encouraged! In Mexico, where law enforcement is more relaxed than elsewhere, one finds numerous ceremonies using psychoactive...
Read MoreThis is the story of my experiences living as an ex-pat in Mexico since 2003. It's to culminate in a published book. With your help, I'll be editing, selecting a title, and cover art: a participatory project. Your comments encouraged! La Posa de Quetzalcoatl Hike to the birthplace of the god, Quetzalcóatl, near Amatlan, Mexico....
Read MoreThis is the story of my experiences living as an ex-pat in Mexico since 2003. It's to culminate in a published book. With your help, I'll be editing, selecting a title, and cover art: a participatory project. Your comments encouraged! It's to culminate in a published book. With your help, I'll be editing, selecting a title, and cover art: a...
Read MoreA Katrina (photo courtesy of Shannon Pixley Sheppard) Fiestas were the major reason I moved to Mexico. I love this part of the culture! The music and dance, costumes, foods, parades, and ceremonies—different for every occasion. Included are young and old and pets. Dia de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, comes just after Halloween. Each region has...
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