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Leonel Lopez: A Mata Ortiz storyteller on pottery Michael Allan Williams

Juan Mata Ortíz is a small village of potters, farmers and cowboys in Northern Chihuahua. About 30 years ago, an unschooled artistic genius, Juan Quezada, taught himself how to make ollas, earthe... read more

crafts culture-customs perspectives Mata Ortíz, Chihuahua

A Mexico Christmas story David Eppele

"Melley Klischma..." That's what I heard when I opened our back door that Christmas morning. A very young David L. Eppele was bleary-eyed from the yule lights, the tree and the presents. I was right i... read more

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Armando Michael Allan Williams

crafts culture-customs perspectives Mata Ortíz, Chihuahua

In Mexico, saying 'gracias' comes naturally Dale Hoyt Palfrey

Not long after her husband died, our friend Lila decided to leave Mexico and return to the USA. She chose Florida over her native New York. As a newly single senior, it seemed like a good place for her... read more

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Travel in Mexico is broadening Stan Gotlieb and Diana Ricci

Tequila Sunrise is a disco in Puerto Escondido, owned by a couple of Californians. This sign belongs to them. I just thought i... read more

exploring-tourism perspectives Oaxaca Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca Huatulco, Oaxaca

Summer in Oaxaca Stan Gotlieb

Like "The Hidden Places", this article is about the play of light and shadows on the eye of the observer; of the offered and t... read more

culture-customs perspectives Oaxaca

My anniversary in Oaxaca Stan Gotlieb

La Casa de Mescal is a Oaxaca landmark, which at the millenium will have been doing business at this location near the Zocalo ... read more

perspectives Oaxaca

Mexico's Native American peoples and the global economy Stan Gotlieb and Diana Ricci

I wrote his in early 1995. Thankfully, the decency and good will of the average Oaxacan had not vanished along with their purc... read more

indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Classical concert in Oaxaca's Macedonio Alcala Theater Stan Gotlieb

Inside the main chapel at Santo Domingo Church, one of many highly decorated colonial and post colonial buildings in Oaxaca in... read more

music perspectives Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Truth in packaging: Mexico elections in 1994 Stan Gotlieb

In a place where the image of something can attain more significance than its substance, the propaganda war is waged without l... read more

perspectives politics San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas

Athletics, tour guides, evangelism and Mexico border crossings Stan Gotlieb

Below are some archives of letters to the editor that Stan has chosen to answer with open responses. August 23, 1996: A Border... read more

perspectives question Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Greyhound bus connection in the Otay Mesa Stan Gotlieb

When you're a famous traveler and adventurer such as myself, you get exposed to a lot of weird things, either first hand, or b... read more

border-crossings perspectives Tijuana, Baja California

My search for a doctor in Oaxaca Stan Gotlieb

This drawing of a latrine is painted on a wall next to the main square in San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca. It was paid for by ... read more

health perspectives Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Questions and answers on life in Oaxaca, Mexico Stan Gotlieb

Below are some archives of letters to the editor that Stan has chosen to answer with open responses.December 20, 1995 Victor S... read more

perspectives question Oaxaca, Oaxaca

The foreign enclave in San Miguel de Allende Stan Gotlieb

I don't remember where this picture was taken, but I thought it a nice little color splash to brighten your day. Photography b... read more

perspectives San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

How to survive - and stay - in Oaxaca Stan Gotlieb

This was written in 1994. How to survive - and stay - in Oaxaca, were very much on my mind. (The picture is of the Oaxaca Stat... read more

indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Handcrafted puzzles for sale: The rompecabeza man in Oaxaca Stan Gotlieb

Maestro Ignacio Cervantes plies his trade in the Alameda, in front of the Cathedral in Oaxaca. Photography by Diana Ricci [" R... read more

perspectives Oaxaca, Oaxaca

What's today's rate? Mexico's floating peso Stan Gotlieb

I wrote this in early 1995, when the peso was on a slide. For many, especially the Mexican people, the "devaluation" was no la... read more

finance-economics perspectives Oaxaca, Oaxaca

On the border between Mexico and Guatemala Stan Gotlieb

Some days are better than others. Visa days are hardly ever good, filled as they are with anxiety and uncertainty. All this vi... read more

border-crossings perspectives Chiapas

A writer in Oaxaca: On being an old extranjero Stan Gotlieb and Diana Ricci

This is our patio. We can seat 26 in a pinch, but we like to hold it down to 20. This is not as much work as it may seem, sinc... read more

perspectives Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Flying to Oaxaca at Christmas time Stan Gotlieb

A latecomer brought by TV and consumerism from El Norte, this Santa, with his reindeer made from local tree branches, was gree... read more

health perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Billionaires in Mexico: Where did they all come from? Stan Gotlieb

This piece was written in the summer of 1995. The number of Mexican billionaires has diminished, but the kidnappings have incr... read more

perspectives social-issues

Sharing the wealth in Mexico Stan Gotlieb

If you hang out in the Zocalo (town square) as much as I do, the beggars get to know you. Depending on how you handle yourself... read more

perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Please stop rocking the bus: Protests in Oaxaca Stan Gotlieb

All roads in Oaxaca state lead to the south side of the Zócalo, facing the state Government Palace. On most days, there is... read more

perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Mexico is a noisy place Stan Gotlieb

Mexico is a noisy place. Unless your cave is very high up the mountain, far beyond human habitation, noise is an integral part... read more

indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues

Mexico's National Erosion Project Stan Gotlieb

While traveling through the mountains to Tehuantepec, I noticed a large bald patch, obviously man made, on a very steep slope.... read more

indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca

After the storm: Summer in Oaxaca Stan Gotlieb

This photo was taken in one of the few buildings left standing at Piña Palmera, on Zipolite beach. By now, the foot or so of ... read more

indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Quien sabe? Stan Gotlieb

I read somewhere that there are three stages to many occurrences in Mexico: the event; the contradictory rumors that are told ... read more

indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Shopping on Sunday Stan Gotlieb

Made by art students from sand and other materials, this sculpture in front of the Oaxaca Cathedral was created for Dia de Los... read more

indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

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