Continue Reading Fridamania About 100 years ago I had my heart broken by someone born in Mexico who happened to be a Frida Kahlo fan….
Continue Reading Mexican Murals Murals have a long tradition in Mexican art, and no Mexican muralist is better known than Diego Riviera, Diego María de la Concepción Juan…
Continue Reading Centro Historico The very core of Mexico City is a sight to behold. The Plaza de la Constitución, more commonly know as the Zócalo,…
Continue Reading Vicarious Travel I had an extraordinary week in Mexico City, a place I had never seen before; I figured it would be fun for…
Continue Reading Adios This week was devoted to combat my inherent pessimism. And since the ultimate cheer in my life comes from traveling, I have…
Continue Reading There’s Hope There’s hope and it lies with the next generation(s.) Obama, in his farewell speech, had urged young people to get politically involved….
Continue Reading Stay Brave After last night’s outcome in the Georgia and South Carolina elections I’m challenged to stay optimistic. At least my search this week…
Continue Reading Vita Activa Today’s choice of visionary (the blog’s theme of the week, remember) is closer to home. It is someone I know well, have…
Continue Reading Juneteenth Lesley Dill Vision Catcher – McNay Museum, San Antonio, Tx I was strongly encouraged – hm, roundly scolded – hm, lovingly prodded – last…
Continue Reading The Devil (and the Beauty) is in the Details Best laid plans and so forth…. yesterday the weather made it impossible to photograph unless I wanted to risk damage to the…
