Dear Friends: October’s has arrived and I am happy to be able to once again share Jhampa Shaneman’s Buddhist Astrology Forecast –it’s an interesting month for me! How about you? OCTOBER 2012 - Buddhist Astrology Forecast ARIES (March 21 - April 19) This month sees the Sun, Saturn and Mercury … [Read more...]
Mexico Resort Real Estate Update from The Settlement Company®
October 9, 2012
Welcome to the Third Quarter Newsletter from The Settlement Company® by John K. Glaab, CIPS* (Certified International Property Specialist) As I write this, there are major political problems around the world and the global economy continues on a rather bumpy road. The International Monetary Fund is … [Read more...]
‘Why Movies Will Never Replace Books’ by John Scherber, San Miguel de Allende
October 1, 2012
99% of my time is spent working on CanGoMexico. I am constantly editing, copywriting, writing and writing more. What do I do when I’m not writing – read! I have always been fanatical about books and now I have added blogs to my list. A few years ago I wondered what a blog even was. I … [Read more...]
ALFREDO TAPIA, Fine Artist, Zihuatenejo, Guerrero, Mexico
September 17, 2012
ALFREDO TAPIA is a very talented artist born, bred and still living in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero-Mèxico. Alfredo’s photo-realist skill is apparent in his depiction of figures, but he prefers to paint everyday life scenes and situations using acrylics. Alfredo is well-known for his ‘Costumbrismo’ … [Read more...]
A Few Good Drama Queens (and Kings) By Mark Saunders, San Miguel de Allende
September 17, 2012
Mark Saunders, author and playwright, recently sent me info regarding his intriguing workshop, ‘How to Write the 10-Minute Play’, part of the Encuentro de Teatro San Miguel event held August 26-September 2/12. I have heard from a few people that the event was an overwhelming success. I was not … [Read more...]
An Expatriate’s Tale by John Scherber, An American Voice in Mexico
September 12, 2012
Expatriate or Ex-patriot? The word expatriate has more than one connotation. As a Noun an expatriate is a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country. As a Verb expatriate means to move away from one’s native country and adopt a new residence abroad. And if try being an expatriate and … [Read more...]
Joan McClutchy de Vidargas, Artist, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
September 12, 2012
Joan McClutchy de Vidargas combines a life-long obsession with shoes and 20 years in the fashion industry to shape an extraordinary collection of crafted bronze footwear. Joan lives and works in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, sculpting in the lost wax method creating “one of a kind” pieces that … [Read more...]
FOR SALE: Successful Turn-Key Business Opportunity – Nuevo Vallarta
September 11, 2012
This profitable, private family-owned water-front home and business is located in Nuevo Vallarta’s busiest area, yet it is part of a quiet, secure neighborhood, a short walk from the beach and steps from public, taxi and water transportation. The chique, casual-yet-refined family restaurant/gallery … [Read more...]
The Mystery of the Plaid Skirts – Michoacán de Ocampo
September 9, 2012
Michoacan State is so diverse geographically and culturally it gives the impression of being ‘a country within a country.’ México’s 16th largest state boasts over 100 miles of tropical Pacific shoreline rising up to the temperate Sierra Madre Occidental central plateau and bordering on the states of … [Read more...]
Gregorio Juarez Sanchez, Metal Craftsman, San Miguel de Allende
September 3, 2012
Gregorio Juarez Sanchez was born in San Miguel de Allende and has lived here his entire life. He began his career as a craftsman at the age of fourteen, working as an apprentice to Juan Bautista until his mentor's death. Gregorio is currently making whimsical insects from tin, brass, copper or … [Read more...]
