Something is really bugging me, and it’s made me extremely uncomfortable. It’s keeping me awake at night, tossing and turning. During the day, regardless of what I may be doing, I am constantly reminded of just how agonizing my situation is. And I’m just itching to tell you about it. … Continue reading
I’m happy today. Not “giddy-happy”, or “Iwanttogooutdancin happy”. Just happy. But my joy is bittersweet. Along with it comes some sorrow. Because today, we released our probably-last link to the liveaboard sailing life. Today we sold El Gato. Ten years ago, Jeff and I sold 90% of our worldly possessions, … Continue reading
I’ve learned a LOT about resilience lately. More than I care to ever be forced to learn again in this lifetime. But it has been a lesson for me in gratitude, grace and, at times, humility. Jeff had been in Puerto Vallarta preparing our boat, EL Gato, for her seasonal … Continue reading
I think I’m in trouble here. Jeff and I have been talking about getting involved in pet rescue groups here in our new town of Patzcuaro, Mexico. The problem is, there really are no secific “rescues”, just a loose bunch of people, mostly foreigners, that sterilize or take in … Continue reading
A storm was a-brewing, we could feel it in the air. A current of anticipation was building as the crowd thickened. The covered stands overflowed with families, mostly women and children, while their men stood protectively nearby, ready to rush the field when the time came. We were guests of … Continue reading
Well, Hello there! It has been a year and a half since I last posted. After completing treatment for the big, hairy, scary monster, I took a break from writing much of anything, save for the fairly regular facebook and instagram posts. So very much has happened in that time, … Continue reading
It took a plane, a train, and a couple of automobiles, but Mexico’s Copper Canyon was well worth the effort. This UNESCO World Heritage site is made up of six canyons and is four times (or five, or seven-opinions vary) larger than the Grand Canyon. Ever since moving to Mexico … Continue reading
They say third time’s charm, and I have to agree. This Spring, Jeff and I returned to the Sea of Cortez. Originally, we weren’t planning to go, but the Sea beckoned us and we listened. I’m so glad we did. To read about our first year in the Sea, click … Continue reading
It seems like every time Jeff and I travel to a new-to-us town in Mexico, we decide we could live there. Zacatecas was no different. We were nearing the end of our four-month road-trip through the Mexican colonial highlands, and had just completed another month-long Spanish language course, so we … Continue reading
I’m not a swimmer. Sure, I can swim, but for me, “freestyle” means merging any combination of strokes and kicks that will keep me from sinking below the water’s surface. I excel at the dog paddle, and can tread water all day long. It’s not pretty, but I stay afloat. … Continue reading