The Way We Were

New residents in Merida often ask me how Yucatan has changed since I came to live here in 1976. And the first thing that always comes to mind is the way Merida’s physical spaces used to be laid out. Soon after I met my husband, Jorge, he took me to meet his parents, Don Humberto

Facebook, what can I say?

We all get frustrated with our social media feed and we become overwrought by the opinions we’re subjected to. I have favorite blogs and vlogs I follow, and I subscribe to local community, foodie, painting, music, folklore, travel, writing and women’s FB groups. I think the specific interest groups are the best thing about Facebook.

Ending the COVID epidemic is everyone’s responsibility

Last week, I needed to see the doctor and because I had a cough. He asked me to have a COVID test, which I did. (It was negative) Not looking forward to having those extra-long cotton swaps pushed up my nose, I waited for my turn. A young man was admitted immediately – no waiting