The caption of the feature image translates as, "Feet why do I need them if I have wings to fly?" I really like that quote. It suggests that imagination is one of our greatest assets, and our path to creating our reality. We were walking in some new to us areas the past two days. Among the things …
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Ladies In Red, A Protest:
The tents in the zocalo from earlier this week were gone today. The teacher's protest is done for now. In its place today were hundreds of women in beautiful red dresses decorated with more bright colors. They were there to highlight the plight of women in Mexico where, reportedly about 10 women a …
Tent City Revisited: Two big markets
In 2018 we were in Oaxaca. The zocalo, the hub of activity in the center of downtown was a forest of tents. This is purportedly not a rare event for Oaxaca due to its status as one of the poorest states in Mexico, and the willingness of ethnic groups and professionals to campaign for better living …
Oaxaca is the Mole Capital: Stairway to the white tent, musings
Oaxaca is renowned for its food, and especially for its many ethnic versions of mole. We have been making and eating moles since our arrival here 3 weeks ago. Last night we were blessed with the presence of a friend and colleague from Coeur d'Alene, Llolyn Pobran who asked us to pick out a …
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It’s Cool Not to Be Cold!
Walking home at 9:30 at night, I took my fleece, but it is tied around my neck. It is 65 degrees out side, the air is still. It's wonderful to not be cold. We are returning from 2+ hours at a bar/cafe. We've been listening to some very fine music, talking to the musicians and other people who …