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Architecture of Mexico: the houses of Luis Barragan by Tim Street-Porter

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New kids on the block by Stan Gotlieb

In March of 1994, I was contemplating the saying "Mexico: so far from God, so close to the United States", and having a good c... read more

indigenous-groups lifestyles perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Excuse me, but do you live here? by Stan Gotlieb

This is my first essay, started not long after I arrived in Oaxaca. Later, I added the next-to-last paragraph to reflect my de... read more

lifestyles Oaxaca, Oaxaca

A tale of two students by Stan Gotlieb

Meeting the folks in this story was inspiring. It sure blows the stereotype of the "lazy Mexican" all to hell. Photography by ... read more

lifestyles Oaxaca, Oaxaca

How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm? by Stan Gotlieb

In the spring of 1994, I met some young people who had come to the big city of Oaxaca. This is a synthesis of what they told m... read more

lifestyles social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Adjusting to Mexico: Transitional anxiety and interpersonal effects - Part 1 by Dr. Marc J. Ehrlich

As many international families can attest, adjusting to life in Mexico City or other major city in Mexico is a unique challeng... read more

adjusting lifestyles moving

Comparing memories - tall buildings, Janitzio and a hamburger. by Enrique Garduno

I was 9 years old the first time I visited Morelia, in 1973. I was living with my family in Xicotepec, a small town in the nor... read more

family lifestyles perspectives Morelia, Michoacán

Mexico: a window on technology and the poor by Gary Chapman

Over the Columbus Day weekend, I was in Mexico City, attending and speaking at a conference marking the founding of the Mexica... read more

culture-customs family finance-economics lifestyles social-issues

Renovating our Morelia house by Hank Duckman

We passed through the Mexican customs station just south of the Laredo border crossing at 5:30 a.m. It was still dark. The car... read more

lifestyles perspectives real-estate

All's well in Copoya - village life in modern Mexico by Carron Harlan

I have spent the early morning hours of this cool, beautiful summer morning surfing the Internet for international news and le... read more

culture-customs lifestyles perspectives

Liliana, mi corazoncita by Bruce McGovern

Corazoncita, or little heart, is a Mexican expression of affection, similar to 'sweetheart'. This is a story of my first visit... read more

family learning-language lifestyles perspectives Mexico City , México D.F.

Tortilla run: a day in Tijuana by Alex Vinson

We woke at 7 a.m. to the blaring horn of the propane truck " beepbeeeeeepbeepbeeeeeeeeep " and wonder if he will ever buy a mu... read more

family lifestyles perspectives Tijuana, Baja California

A day in the life of my mother-in-law by Alex Vinson by Alex Vinson

Wake up about 6am. Verify today is the day that water is available (every 3rd day). Prop the front door open with a stick. Rem... read more

family lifestyles perspectives

Tienda del las dos estufas by Alex Vinson

My suegra (mother-in-law) decided that she wanted to sell vegetables from her front porch in rural Guerrero. I asked her how m... read more

family lifestyles perspectives Guerrero

My neighbor the truck driver by Alex Vinson

What was all that whirring and buzzing noise coming from downstairs? My new neighbor from Mexico City was spending a sunny Sat... read more

family lifestyles perspectives

Anyone for bridge? by William Farrar

"But I haven't played bridge since college." "The last time I played bridge, Ely Culbertson was the authority." "I've just bee... read more

family lifestyles recreation Jalisco

Walking the walk, talking the talk - cita with the shady 'lady' on Acapulco by Wendy Devlin

Valentine's Day brought me face-to-face with the shady 'lady' hidden in Acapulco. Not only did I meet the 'lady'; I was mistak... read more

beaches exploring-tourism family lifestyles perspectives travelogue Acapulco, Guerrero

Passion with the Mexican people by Wendy Devlin

PASSION: According to the Random House College Dictionary it is "any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling." It is further... read more

family lifestyles perspectives

Inner versus outer qualities by Wendy Devlin

" Mexicans prize the individuality and the intellectual and emotional uniqueness of each person. They regard the innate alma o... read more

family learning-language lifestyles perspectives

The Lake Chapala real estate market by J. Brad Grieve

The average sale price between 2003 and 2006 increased by approximately 69%. Yes, the majority of my work involves inspections... read more

finance-personal lifestyles real-estate

El colibri by Cat Gonzales

We lie in bed listening to the tympani of rain on the tile roof and burrowing into each other's warmth. My neighbors weren't h... read more

culture-customs lifestyles perspectives

Watching Pablo sleep by Cat Gonzales

Part 1. It's midmorning in Sta. Lucia and Claire lies on Pablo's right side watching him sleep. He can't go to sleep unless sh... read more

culture-customs lifestyles perspectives

Coyote's laughter by Cat Gonzales

On a starry June night in San Martin Obispo, the myriad odors of the countryside float on the air. Slightly menacing is the sm... read more

lifestyles perspectives

Michoacán's rural education by Amanda Villagómez

Michoacán Index Gracias y Credits The State: State Map Introduction to Michoacán The Meseta Purepecha - Exploring Michoacán... read more

family learning-language lifestyles social-issues Michoacán

Tarzana, my Mexican parakeet by Nadine Rivera

Excerpt from a work in progress "Have Pets, Will Travel" Curiosity can kill a cat, but in my case, it got me a parakeet. When ... read more

exploring-tourism lifestyles

A Christmas tree in Mexico by Phyllis Rauch

Finding just the right tree for Christmas in Mexico was a challenge from the start. My Austrian husband had grown up with a fa... read more

christmas lifestyles

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Architecture of Mexico: the houses of Luis Barragan by Tim Street-Porter

New kids on the block by Stan Gotlieb

Excuse me, but do you live here? by Stan Gotlieb

A tale of two students by Stan Gotlieb

How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm? by Stan Gotlieb

Adjusting to Mexico: Transitional anxiety and interpersonal effects - Part 1 by Dr. Marc J. Ehrlich

Comparing memories - tall buildings, Janitzio and a hamburger. by Enrique Garduno

Mexico: a window on technology and the poor by Gary Chapman

Renovating our Morelia house by Hank Duckman

All's well in Copoya - village life in modern Mexico by Carron Harlan

Liliana, mi corazoncita by Bruce McGovern

Tortilla run: a day in Tijuana by Alex Vinson

A day in the life of my mother-in-law by Alex Vinson by Alex Vinson

Tienda del las dos estufas by Alex Vinson

My neighbor the truck driver by Alex Vinson

Anyone for bridge? by William Farrar

Walking the walk, talking the talk - cita with the shady 'lady' on Acapulco by Wendy Devlin

Passion with the Mexican people by Wendy Devlin

Inner versus outer qualities by Wendy Devlin

The Lake Chapala real estate market by J. Brad Grieve

El colibri by Cat Gonzales

Watching Pablo sleep by Cat Gonzales

Coyote's laughter by Cat Gonzales

Michoacán's rural education by Amanda Villagómez

Tarzana, my Mexican parakeet by Nadine Rivera

A Christmas tree in Mexico by Phyllis Rauch