April 14

· Swimming Along         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher These days, my mantra, my Zen koan, is, "What were you expecting?" Where did I think that I would be at 66 years old?

· The "Audacious Beauty" of Sor Juana's Poetry         by Philip Gambone She imagines herself as Icarus, plunged into the sea by the burning passion she feels.

· Way, Way, Way More: Than an Introduction to This Poem         by Judyth Hill It's the secret destination of all travel, all the love we think lost.

· Hear Here         by Bill Harrison I can't see worth a damn, but I have exceptionally fine hearing.

· Mindscapes: One Year of Wanderlust, Katrina Cobb - opening - Friday, April 19         We feel a reflection of the roles we embrace and the continuous cycle of reinvention that defines us.

· Another Eclipse         by Luisa Ruiz Not quite so stately as the sun and moon danced together I danced my stuff across town.

· Getting It Wrong         by Charles Miller Reluctantly being able to admit its error is a sign of its programming evolving.

· Crossword Puzzle - Measure Up         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Nadando a mis anchas         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor En estos días, mi mantra, mi koan zen, es: "¿Qué esperabas?" ¿Dónde pensé que estaría a los 66 años?

· La "belleza audaz" de la poesía de Sor Juana         por Philip Gambone Se imagina a sí misma como Ícaro, sumergida en el mar por la ardiente pasión que siente.

· Escuche aquí         por Bill Harrison No puedo ver bien, pero tengo una audición excepcionalmente buena.

· Paisajes mentales: Un año de espíritu viajero, Katrina Cobb - inauguración - viernes, 19 de abril         Sentimos un reflejo de los roles que abrazamos y el ciclo continuo de reinvención que nos define.

· Un nuevo eclipse         por Luisa Ruiz Tal vez no tan majestuoso como el sol y la luna bailaron juntos bailé con mis cosas al otro lado de la ciudad.

· Lokkal, SMA's Community Network         San Miguel online Our Digital Town Square... Browse SMA's community Wall.

April 7

· Veganism         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher An idealogue is someone who is not confused by the facts, someone who doesn't ask the hard questions.

· The "Tenth Muse" of México: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz         by Philip Gambone Sor Juana's consummate artistry did not insulate her from the envy, fear, misogyny, jealousy, and mistrust of many of her contemporaries.

· Those Who Dance, Josephine Sacabo - photo opening - Saturday, April 13, 12-5pm         Photographic Gallery Her images transfer the viewer into a world of constructed beauty.

· Awaken Your Inner Dragon, Judith Jenya - talk - Salon Camino Silvestre, Saturday, April 13         by Judith Jenya A vision is a unique gift that only you can bring to fruition.

· House of love: How a pair of architects use their work and travels to keep their marriage strong         House + House All you could see of the village 1,000 feet up the cliff was a row of lights that looked like stars had gathered into a line.

· Two Very Different Holy Week Events         by Luisa Ruiz As they only made t-shirts for themselves, eventually they took those off and sold them.

· Lights Out         by Charles Miller "Why is the light still on in the kitchen?"

· Robert's Picks: happenings April 7-13         by Robert J Hawkins Getting mooned is only some of the fun.

· Crossword Puzzle - Hubba hubba         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Veganismo         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Un ideólogo es alguien que no está confundido por los hechos, alguien que no hace las preguntas difíciles.

· La "décima musa" de México: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz         por Philip Gambone El arte consumado de Sor Juana no la aislaba de la envidia, el miedo, la misoginia, los celos y la desconfianza de muchos de sus contemporáneos.

· Los que bailan, Josephine Sacabo - inauguración, fotos - Sábado 13 de Abril, 12-5pm         Photographic Gallery Sus imágenes transfieren al espectador a un mundo de belleza construida.

· Casa del amor: Cómo un par de arquitectos utilizan su trabajo y viajes para mantener su matrimonio fortalecido         House + House Todo lo que se podía ver del pueblo 1.000 pies arriba del acantilado era una fila de luces que parecían estrellas que se habían reunido en una línea.

· Dos eventos muy diferentes de Semana Santa         por Luisa Ruiz Como solo hacen camisetas para ellos, finalmente se las quitaron y las vendieron.

· Apaga la luz: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller "¿Por qué la luz sigue encendida en la cocina?"

March 31

· End of Season         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Everything slows down, like growing old or taking a day trip to the country.

· The "Incurable Democrat": Michael Harrington in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "Society holds together precisely because those on the bottom are socialized, ideologized and repressed into accepting the intolerable."

· International Artists in Residence; opening - Friday, April 5, 5-9pm         The work they have created will be presented at Kuna Galería.

· Friday of Sorrows         by Luisa Ruiz I saw many people giving away flavored waters, ice cream, popsicles and chilacayote.

· Beauty in the Balance, Sharon Whitham, Monotypes, Mixed Media, opening - Friday, April 5, 5-8pm         I am forever enthralled with the kind and beautiful nature of the Mexican people.

· La Frontera         by Tony Cohan Geography is fate, I thought.

· Fil Formicola; New York to San Miguel, Fil Meets Hopalong in Concert - Saturday, April 6         It was a fascinating experience to find out at that young age that I had a voice and that I had a feeling for it.

· Nickels and Dimes         by Charles Miller Everything you do online will have a cost attached to it and you will pay for it as you use it.

· Robert's Picks: happenings March 31-April 6         by Robert J Hawkins If you haven't been, you owe it to yourself to go see the Exploding Judases

· Crossword Puzzle - A Long Way From the Tree         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Fin de temporada         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Todo se ralentiza, como envejecer o hacer un viaje de un día al campo.

· El "demócrata incurable": Michael Harrington en México         por Philip Gambone "Una sociedad se mantiene unida precisamente porque los de abajo están socializados, ideologizados y reprimidos para aceptar lo intolerable".

· Artistas internacionales en residencia; inauguración - Viernes, 5 de abril         Los resultados serán expuestos en Galería Kuna.

· Viernes de Dolores         por Luisa Ruiz Me tocó ver a muchas personas regalando aguas de sabores, nieves, paletas y dulce de chilacayote.

· Belleza en el equilibrio, Sharon Whitham - Monotipos, medios mixtos - inauguración - viernes, 5 de abril         Estoy siempre cautivada con la naturaleza amable y hermosa del pueblo mexicano

· Monedas de cinco centavos: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Todo lo que haga en línea tendrá un costo asociado a ella y usted pagará conforme usted lo utilice.

March / Marzo 2024

March 24

· Row Your Boat         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Let me leave off this philosophizing and put my back into the effort.

· Juan Rulfo: "The DNA of Mexicanidad"         by Philip Gambone "In my life there are many silences. In my writing, too"

· Fashion: Upcycled, Embroidered, Mexicano - Golden Lola         by Marni Hills At INTERMODA they won rave reviews for their work.

· Walking with The Lord of the Column         by Luisa Ruiz I investigated how we could get there, hearing that there was a special bus route in service going to Atotonilco that evening.

· Zigzag, Walking San Miguel         by Lynn Marlow It's a meditation / Pay attention

· Hopalong, New York to San Miguel, Fil Meets Hopalong in Concert, Saturday, April 6         Music and Art by Hopalong, Jose Luis Chagoyan His music has won multiple awards.

· Salt and Sacrifice         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Salt represents the tears of the lower waters, the yearning of the soul within every physical being longing for its Divine source.

· Pranks, Rumors, Hoaxes; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Elon Musk takes great pleasure in jerking the chain of the woke left-wingers at Google.

· Robert's Picks: happenings March 24-31         by Robert J Hawkins An Easter parade of happenings.

· Crossword Puzzle - Take a Guess         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Rema tu barca         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Permítanme dejar de lado esta filosofía y ponerme a trabajar.

· Juan Rulfo: "El ADN de mexicanidad"         por Philip Gambone "En mi vida hay muchos silencios. En mi escritura, también"

· Moda: mezclilla, reciclada, bordada, mexicana - Lola dorada         por Marni Hills En INTERMODA ganaron críticas favorables por su trabajo.

· Caminando con el Señor de la Columna         por Luisa Ruiz Me puse a investigar cómo podíamos llegar porque yo ya había escuchado que esa noche había una ruta especial para llegar a Atotonilco.

· Hopalong, Nueva York a San Miguel, Fil Encontra Hopalong - concierto, Sábado, 6 de abril         Música y arte por Hopalong, Jose Luis Chagoyan Su música ha ganado múltiples premios.

· Bromas, rumores, engaños, la esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Elon Musk tiene un gran placer en sacudir la cadena de los izquierdistas despiertos en Google.

March 17

· Revolution, Now and Then         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher "Hire a teenager now, while they still know everything."

· Bad Boys / Bad Guys - exhibit, through April         by Joan Hall I am sure those horrible memories influenced my artwork and my sensibility.

· Hobble Stones         by Bill Harrison Lime green taxis abound in SMA, roaming the streets like over-eager puppies looking for treats.

· Women's Day March         by Luisa Ruiz "If tomorrow it is me, remember me full of dreams, please."

· Inhabiting Time, Elvia Samaniego, opening - Friday March 15, 5-8pm         by Elvia Samaniego Stopping is a privilege. Taking a breath just at the least opportune moment...

· Refugees in Mexico and the Dynamics of Asylum in the Americas, talk - Saturday, March 16, 3pm         More than half of the people identify violence, insecurity, and threats as the main reasons for fleeing their country.

· SMA Comes to QRO, Absent Structure 2.0, exhibition         by Maru Vázquez "Movement and stillness reveal this duality of contrasts, conflicts, inspiration and harmony."

· Look and See         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner The choice is ours, depending on how we look at it.

· Robert's Picks: happenings March 17-23         by Robert J Hawkins We’re a busy little town.

· Blockchain: the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Blockchain technology is designed to make it impossible to hack the system or forge the data stored on the blockchain.

· Crossword Puzzle - All Set?         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Revolución, Antes y ahora         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor "Contrata a un adolescente ahora, mientras todavía lo sabe todo".

· Chicos malos / Hombres malos - exposición, hasta abril         por Joan Hall Estoy segura de que esos horribles recuerdos influyeron en mi arte y mi sensibilidad.

· Piedras cojas         por Bill Harrison Los taxis verdes abundan en SMA, vagando por las calles como cachorros ansiosos en busca de golosinas.

· Marcha del Día de la Mujer         por Luisa Ruiz "Si mañana soy yo, recuérdenme llena de sueños por favor".

· Habitar el Tiempo, Elvia Samaniego, inauguración - viernes, 15 de marzo, 5-8pm por Elvia Samaniego         por Elvia Samaniego Así, detenerse es un privilegio.

· Oportunidades y desafíos que enfrenta México de asilo de refugiados, platica - sábado 16 de marzo         La mitad de las personas señala la violencia, la inseguridad y las amenazas como causas principales por las que han abandonaron sus países.

· SMA en QRO, La Estructura Ausente 2.0 - exposición         por Maru Vázquez "Destaca que "en el mundo digital en el que vivimos, hacer papel me mantiene conectada con la naturaleza de manera directa".

· Cadena de bloques - La esquina de la computadora         by Charles Miller La tecnología de cadena de bloques está diseñada para hacer imposible hackear el sistema.

March 10

· Learning to Say No         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Some people don't know how to tell a joke. Some people don't know how to tell a story.

· "I am here to tell the story": Pablo Neruda's Mexico         by Philip Gambone Mexico's magic continued to inspire Neruda "like a small stray eagle circulating through my veins."

· The Daughters of San Miguel theater reading - Tuesday, March 12         by Julie Heifetz It is not in the Mexican culture to speak openly about personal issues, even among themselves.

· Celebrating Resilience, SMA Solo Theatre Festival 2 weeks, March 14-23         by Joseph Bennet Take a seat and prepare to be moved, inspired, and reminded of the incredible strength of the human spirit.

· Equinox! - opening, Chapel of Jimmy Ray Gallery Saturday, March 16, 1-5pm         by Meryl Truett Whether you're new to The Chapel of Jimmy Ray or you're a regular, mark your calendar for a day of awe and wonder.

· The Human Figure, Keith Miller and Mixael Rudloff opening - Friday, March 15, 6pm         by Keith Miller My watercolors are mostly from an island-hopping trip to Greece last fall.

· A Sense of Place, Kathleen Cammarata opening - Sunday, March 17, 1-4pm         by Kathleen Cammarata These maps allow the viewer to invent his/her own sense of place.

· Using Your Talents         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner They knew how to spin goat hair while it was still attached to the goat.

· Robert's Picks: happenings March 10-16         by Robert J Hawkins These are a few of your favorite things.

· Owning vs Renting - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Most people do not realize that music purchased and downloaded online does not belong to them.

· Crossword Puzzle - Doggone It!         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Aprender a decir no         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Algunas personas no saben cómo contar una broma. Otras no saben cómo contar una historia.

· "Estoy aquí para contar la historia": El México de Pablo Neruda         por Philip Gambone La magia de México continuó inspirando a Neruda "como un pequeño águila callejera circulando por mis venas"

· Las Hijas de San Miguel; lectura de teatro - Martes 12 de marzo         por Julie Heifetz No está en la cultura mexicana hablar abiertamente sobre temas personales.

· ¡Equinoccio! - inauguración, Galería Capilla de Jimmy Ray Sábado 16 de marzo, 1-5pm         por Meryl Truett Tanto si eres nuevo o habitual en la Capilla de Jimmy Ray, asegúrate de marcar tu calendario para un día de asombro.

· La figura humana, Keith Miller y Mixael Rudloff inauguración - viernes 15 de marzo         por Keith Miller Mis acuarelas son, en su mayoría, de un viaje de isla en isla en Grecia el otoño pasado.

· Un sentido de lugar, Kathleen Cammarata inauguración - Domingo 17 de marzo, 1-4pm         por Kathleen Cammarata Estos mapas permiten al espectador inventar su propio sentido del lugar.

· Poseer vs Alquilar: la esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller La mayoría de la gente no se da cuenta de que la música comprada y descargada en línea no les pertenece a ellos.

March 3

· Never on Thursday         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher I felt like Emiliano Zapata rallying his troops.

· "The last of the magic countries": Pablo Neruda in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "Exiled writers of every nationality had rallied to the camp of Mexican freedom..."

· The Wind Blows on the Mountain, Victor López - opening Thursday, March 7, 7pm, Artlalli Galería         by Victor López We trace our life through the act of furrowing our sacred land.

· Our Own World         by Maru Vázquez Take the time to unleash imagination and fly into unknown universes.

· Juxtaposition, opening, Keith Miller, Mixael Rudloff         by Keith Miller ...mortals confounded by the eternal conflicts with forces expressed through the gods and through human nature.

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of Mexico Festivals, part 1, from the book         by Cathi and Steven House San Miguel was once described as having an excess of festivities.

· Half and Half         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Our job is to take those material blessings and utilize them to bring more goodness and godliness into the world.

· San Miguel This Week         by Robert J. Hawkins We've got some booking to do.

· Cable Me - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller There is an insane level of engineering that went into something as simple as the printed circuit board.

· Crossword Puzzle - A Bit Bubbly         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Nunca el jueves         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Me sentí como Emiliano Zapata reuniendo a sus tropas.

· "El último de los países mágicos": Pablo Neruda en México         por Philip Gambone "Escritores exiliados de todas las nacionalidades se habían unido al campo de la libertad mexicana, mientras la guerra se prolongaba en Europa"

· El viento sopla en la montaña, Victor López, inauguración Jueves, 7 de Marzo, 7pm, Artlalli Galería         por Victor López Trazamos nuestra vida a través del acto de surcar nuestra tierra sagrada.

· Nuestro propio mundo         por Maru Vázquez Tómense su tiempo para dar rienda suelta a la imaginación y volar hacia universos desconocidos.

· Yuxtaposición, inauguración, Keith Miller, Mixael Rudloff         por Keith Miller ...mortales confundidos por los conflictos eternos con las fuerzas expresadas a través de los dioses y a través de la naturaleza humana.

· San Miguel de Allende: el alma de México, Festivales parte 1, del libro         por Cathi y Steven House San Miguel fue descrito una vez como tener un exceso de festividades.

· Cabléame: la esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Hay un nivel loco de ingeniería que entró en algo tan simple como la placa de circuito impreso.

February / Febrero 2024

February 25

· Overcompensating         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher I think this can't-get-enough phenomenon is at work among retirees here in San Miguel.

· Terrified in Mexico: The towering genius of Malcolm Lowry         by Philip Gambone In such a world, love and wisdom seem to have no home.

· Remembering the King of Hospitality, Bob Thieman         by David Bossman He loved to see people have fun.

· Honoring Mike Kleimo and his Paintings Saturday March 2, ZOHO Gallery, Fabrica Aurora Art Walk         by Edna Dickinson "My compositions pay special attention to shapes created by twisted perspectives and exaggerated form."

· Confessions of a Clown, Fiddling With The Stories of My Life theater - Wed, Thurs, Feb 28, 29, 5pm         by Stuart Nemtin "Laughter is the closest distance between two people." - Victor Borge

· A Tale of Two Lokkals         by Nory Contractor It was professional flirting, based perhaps on a premonition that one day we would work together.

· Reflections on Corfu, Jane Dill - opening Sat, March 2, Fabrica Art Walk, Galería San Francisco         by Jane Dill The ancient Greek cursive lettering now appears in most of these paintings as an unreadable design element.

· Seven Together         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner In true Jewish style, we can answer this question by asking another.

· If the Plug Fits, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller I pointed out their finger would fit in a light bulb socket, and that that too was a bad idea.

· Crossword Puzzle - Not So Good         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Compensación excesiva         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Creo que este fenómeno "no puedo obtener suficiente" está en acción entre los jubilados aquí en San Miguel.

· Aterrorizado en México: El genio imponente de Malcolm Lowry         por Philip Gambone En tal mundo, el amor y la sabiduría parecen no tener hogar.

· Recordando al Rey de la Hospitalidad, Bob Thieman         por David Bossman Le encantaba ver a la gente divertirse.

· Honrando a Mike Kleimo y sus pinturas Sábado 2 de marzo, Galería ZOHO, Paseo de arte Fábrica La Aurora         por Edna Dickinson "Mis composiciones prestan atención especial a las formas creadas por perspectivas retorcidas y formas exageradas."

· Confesiones de un payaso, Fiddling con las historias de mi vida teatro - Mié, Jue, 28, 29 de Feb 5pm         por Stuart Nemtin "La risa es la distancia más cercana entre dos personas". - Victor Borge

· Historia de dos Lokkales         por Nory Contractor Era un flirteo profesional, basado quizá en la premonición de que algún día trabajaríamos juntos.

· Reflexiones sobre Corfú, Jane Dill - inauguración Sáb, 2 de marzo, Paseo de arte Fábrica La Aurora, Galería San Francisco         por Jane Dill La letra cursiva griega antigua aparece ahora en la mayoría de estas pinturas como un elemento de diseño ilegible.

· Si el enchufe se ajusta: la esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Señalé que su dedo cabría en una toma de luz, y que eso también era una mala idea.

February 18

· A Scientific God         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher The quantum world is a holistic, infinite realm of energy and potential.

· "Idyllic in Cuernavaca": Malcolm Lowry's Tortured Sojourn in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "You have it in you to become one of the century's greatest writers. But you need help."

· MyStudio Art Walk         Col. San Antonio Saturday, Sunday, February 24, 25, 11am-5pm

· Found Object Alchemy, Turning Trash into Timeless Art opening - Joseph Bennett - Fri, Sat, Sun, Feb 23-25         by Eli Hans His creations are a testament to the beauty that can be unearthed from the most unlikely sources

· The Absent Structure - opening Friday, Feb. 23, 7pm - QRO         by Gabriel Sencial Like culture itself, there is no final resolution to successful painting: it continues to evolve and evoke.

· A Living Hell: Assange and Free Speech talk Monday / rally Tuesday         by Ron Paulson Up to now, publishers of classified material have always been protected from prosecution under the 1st Amendment.

· Her Super Power         by Barbara Goodman I shared all the foibles, eccentricities, dare we say neuroses of the accomplished; but lacked their talent.

· Expression vs. Accuracy: Drawing Classes         by Henry Vermillion Drawing should be done as much as possible the way a child draws.

· Ford Model A - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Buying the latest technology does have its appeal though.

· Crossword Puzzle - And Then Some         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Un Dios Científico         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor El mundo cuántico, aunque muy pequeño, es un reino holístico e infinito, de energía y potencial.

· "Idilio en Cuernavaca": La estancia torturada de Malcolm Lowry en México         por Philip Gambone "Tienes la capacidad de convertirte en uno de los mejores escritores del siglo. Pero necesitas ayuda, no curitas."

· Alquimia de objetos encontrados, Convertir la basura en arte atemporal, Joseph Bennett Viernes, Sábado Domingo, 23-25 de febrero         por Eli Hans Sus creaciones son un testimonio de la belleza que se puede desenterrar de las fuentes más improbables.

· La estructura ausente - inauguración viernes, 23 febrero, 7pm - QRO         por Gabriel Sencial Como la cultura misma, no existe una resolución final para una pintura exitosa: continúa evolucionando y evocando.

· Un infierno viviente: Assange y libertad de expresión charla Lunes / rally Martes         por Ron Paulson Hasta ahora, los editores de material clasificado siempre han estado protegidos contra el enjuiciamiento en virtud de la primera enmienda.

· Su super poder         por Barbara Goodman Tuve la epifanía de que compartía todas las debilidades, excentricidades, nos atrevemos a decir neurosis de los consumados, pero carecía de su talento.

· Expresión vs. precisión, Clases de Dibujo         por Henry Vermillion El dibujo debe hacerse tanto como sea posible de la manera en que un niño dibuja.

· Ford Modelo A - La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Sin embargo, comprar la última tecnología tiene su atractivo.

February 11

· All Too Human         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Faggin and Kastrup declare that the universe is conscious.

· "A treasury of many things worthy of being known": The Florentine Codex         by Philip Gambone Sahagún undertook a deeper and more systematic approach to recording Nahua culture.

· The Artist Dreams a Sculpture         by Glen Rogers The two large "wings" surrounding the seat also mimic large leaf shapes.

· Surreal Mexico 2: Las Pozas         by Tony Cohan I didn't feel afraid - not yet, at least - only lost.

· Strangers at the Door         by Jennifer Rose Should I go over to her house and throw the rascals out myself?

· El Terco: Tacos Before Sundown         by Don Day "It's not too spicy," four words that can never be trusted from the mouths of Mexicans.

· Dante, Canto III         by Thomas Powers "Abandon all hope, you who enter here."

· Deep Fakes - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller "Who ya gonna believe, me or your own eyes?"

· Crossword Puzzle - Horsefeathers         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Demasiado humana         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Faggin y Kastrup declaran que el universo es consciente.

· "Un tesoro de muchas cosas dignas de ser conocidas": El Códice Florentino         por Philip Gambone Sahagún emprendió un enfoque más profundo y sistemático para registrar la cultura nahua.

· La artista sueña una escultura         por Glen Rogers Las dos grandes "alas" que rodean el asiento también imitan las formas grandes de las hojas.

· Dante, Canto II         por Thomas Powers Elegí trabajar en grande porque quería que las impresiones tuvieran el mismo impacto que una pintura.

· Deep Fakes / Falsificaciones profundas - La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller La mayoría de las personas que son víctimas de una estafa son reacios a admitir que fueron engañados.

February 4

· Cleaning House         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher The skeletons in my closets are what most limit my ability to navigate the flesh and blood of now.

· A "double outsider": the Mexican American novels of Michael Nava         by Philip Gambone "...a wounded and vibrant people, the truest Mexicans of México."

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico Architecture, part 2, From the book         by Cathi and Steven House Working as an architect in SMA has been an honor and a gift.

· Strings Attached, Joan Hall opening - Sat, Feb. 3, Fabrica Art Walk         by Margaret Failoni Her current Strings Attached series is a spin on old fashioned embroidery with a cutting edge.

· Atmospheric and Ephemeral, Susanna Turino opening - Sat, Feb. 3, Fabrica Aurora Art Walk         by Susanna Turino The paradoxical pursuit of perfection with the expressive letting go of perfection.

· Partial Disclosures         by Terry Tomlinson Drawing with graphite, pastels, ink or tape, I excavate, destroy and rebuild.

· Dante, Canto II         by Thomas Powers As Dante and Virgil approach the mouth of Hell, his mind turns to the journey ahead and again he feels the grip of dread.

· Fear of Missing Out - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Most people who fall victim to a scam are reluctant to admit being duped.

· Crossword Puzzle - Partners         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Limpieza de la casa         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Los esqueletos de mis armarios son lo que más limita mi capacidad de navegar la carne y la sangre de ahora.

· Un "doble forastero": las novelas mexicano-americanas de Michael Nava         por Philip Gambone "...un pueblo herido y vibrante, los verdaderos mexicanos de México."

· San Miguel de Allende: el alma de México, Arquitectura, parte 2, Del libro         por Cathi and Steven House Trabajar como arquitecto en SMA ha sido un honor y un regalo.

· Cadenas atadas, Joan Hall inauguración – sábado 3 de febrero, Paseo de Arte Fábrica         por Margaret Failoni Su serie actual Cadenas atadas es un giro en el bordado a la antigua mezclado con una vanguardia.

· Atmosférico y efímero, Susanna Turino inauguración – Sáb. 3 de Feb, Paseo de arte, Fábrica Aurora         por Susanna Turino El búsqueda paradójica de la perfección con el expresivo de dejar ir la perfección.

· Revelaciones parciales         por Terry Tomlinson Dibujo con grafito, pasteles, tinta o cinta, cavo, destruyo y reconstruyo.

· Miedo a perdérselo: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller La mayoría de las personas que son víctimas de una estafa son reacios a admitir que fueron engañados.

January / Enero 2024

January 28

· What's a Guy to Do?         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher A cynical New Yorker, she's what an earlier generation would have called "a tough broad."

· "The Path of the Codex": Mexico's Pre-Conquest Writing Systems         by Philip Gambone The boys were taught all the verses of songs, which were called divine songs.

· Geometry as Language; The Art of Alberto Lenz - opening - Thursday, February 1, 5pm         by Cristina Galvez They suddenly confront us with a world of sensuality and mystery.

· Four San Miguel Painters - Polly Stark Ortega - Janet Hawkins Dowda - Andrew Dearwater - Daniel Rueffert - opening - Thursday, February 1, 5-7pm The intimate worlds that each artist has captured in response to their enduring relationship with Mexico.

· Three of Hearts - Gaia Schilke, Chris Dolan, Debra Deutsch Oliver opening - Fri. Feb. 2, 5-8pm I see the canvas as a stage for the theater of everyday life – a space where anything is possible.

· Bea is Back, Eclectic Lecture Series         by Barbara Goodman Some mortals get the jewels, others the dung. Do good things happen to bad people? Yep. Is sorrow as common as sweet?

· Art Sleuthing in San Miguel, part 2         by Natalie Taylor "Can I make an appointment with him?" "Not really," they told me.

· Splitting the Sea         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner ...leaving the Israelites stuck between the sea and the mighty Egyptian army.

· Feels Like Home Again at Firenze         by Don Day "We struggled. Some days we didn't know if anyone was going to walk through the door."

· Authorization at What Price? - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Those companies derive much of their income from selling advertising and then selling your personal information.

· Crossword Puzzle - One to Make You Frown         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· "El Camino del Códice": Sistemas de escritura pre-conquista de México         por Philip Gambone Los pintores-escribas eran hombres sabios que, según otro franciscano, poseían "un corazón hecho divino."

· Geometría como lenguaje, El arte de Alberto Lenz - inauguración - jueves 1 de febrero         por Cristina Galvez De repente nos enfrentan con un mundo de sensualidad y misterio.

· Cuatro pintores de San Miguel - Polly Stark Ortega - Janet Hawkins Dowda - Andrew Dearwater - Daniel Rueffert - inauguración - jueves, 1 de febrero, 5-7pm Los mundos íntimos que cada artista ha capturado en respuesta a su duradera relación con México.

· Tres de corazones - Gaia Schilke, Chris Dolan, Debra Deutsch Oliver - inauguración – viernes 2 de febrero Veo el lienzo como un escenario para el teatro de la vida cotidiana - un espacio donde todo es posible.

· Bea regresa Serie ecléctica de conferencias         por Barbara Goodman Algunos mortales obtienen las joyas, otros el estiércol.

· Buscando tesoros artisticos como un detective         por Natalie Taylor "¿Es posible llamar y agendar una cita?" "No, lo hace todo él mismo."

· Autorización ¿A qué precio?: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Esas empresas obtienen gran parte de sus ingresos de la venta de publicidad y luego venden la información personal.

January 21

· Lunch With Alberto         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher May Lokkal amplify the initiatory indigenous wisdom inherent in our land.

· Lost in Mexico: Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana         by Philip Gambone "To feel some humiliation and a great deal of sorrow at times is inevitable. But feeling guilty is foolish."

· The Burning Flower: Color in Mexico         by Tony Cohan In Mexico, every color goes with every other color - if you know how to do it.

· An Artist's Life         by Henry Vermillion Living in San Miguel, as most of us do, I find the situation a bit strange.

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of Mexico Lecture/Book Signing - Wednesday, Jan. 24         by Cathi and Steven House "The essence of one of the loveliest cities in Mexico is presented full of poetry, charm and beauty." - Laura Obregón Baranda, Poet Laureate of Mexico

· Dimensions of Light         by Terry Tomlinson I cast or embed paper with a variety of contrasting materials such as metal, thread, found objects, mica and text.

· Stuck at the Office         by Jeffrey R. Sipe "Sorry, Honey. I'm stuck at the office. I won't be home until late."

· My Life as Collage, part 2         by Béa Aaronson Collage is an operation, a surgical operation of visual inputs.

· You Don't Own What You Think You Own; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller The latest trend... you can use the software so long as you pay again every year or every month to continue using it.

· Crossword Puzzle - Weather Forecast         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Almuerza con Alberto         por el Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Que Lokkal amplifique la sabiduría indígena iniciática inherente a nuestra tierra.

· Perdido en México: La noche de la iguana de Tennessee Williams         por Philip Gambone "Sentir algo de humillación y mucha tristeza a veces es inevitable. Pero sentirse culpable es tonto."

· La vida de un artista         por Henry Vermillion Vivir en San Miguel, como la mayoría de nosotros, me parece un poco extraño.

· San Miguel de Allende: el alma de México. Presentación de Libro – Miércoles 24 de Enero         por Cathi y Steven House "La esencia de una de las ciudades más bellas de México se presenta llena de poesía, encanto y belleza." - Laura Obregón Baranda, Poeta Laureada de México

· Dimensiones de la luz         por Terry Tomlinson Fundo o embebo el papel con una variedad de materiales contrastantes como metal, hilo, objetos encontrados, mica y texto.

· Atrapado en La Oficina         por Jeffrey R. Sipe "Lo siento, cariño. estoy atascado en la Oficina. no estaré en casa hasta tarde."

· Mi vida como un collage, parte 2         por Béa Aaronson El collage es una operación, una operación quirúrgica de entradas visuales.

· No eres dueño de lo que tú crees: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller La última tendencia... se puede utilizar el software siempre y cuando se paga de nuevo cada año o cada mes para seguir usándolo.

January 14

· In This Together         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher If home is where they miss you when you're gone, then I'm homeless.

· A "cotton-headed romanticist" in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "In some mysterious way the strangling rope of her loneliness had also been severed."

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico Architecture, part 1, From the book         by Cathi and Steven House Declared a National Monument in 1926, SMA's historic center has long been protected from modern intrusions.

· Art Gala Fundraiser, 100 artworks to benefit Mano Amiga, Iranian artists donate art collection, Wed, Jan 17         by Ann Marie Jackson "We are artists who love supporting other artists."

· The Return of the Men in White         by Martín Buen Viaje It was as if I ran an ultra marathon without taking a step.

· El regreso de Los Hombres de Blanco         por Martín Buen Viaje Es como si hubiera corrido un ultra maratón sin haber dado un paso.

· Indifference         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner "The opposite of love is not hate. It's indifference."

· Caught Red-handed at Los Originales         by Don Day Tossed, turned, chopped, and flopped by people who bring back memories of those plate spinners on the Ed Sullivan Show.

· Scamming the Scammer; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller I never heard from that scammer, his niece, or her mother again.

· A new Crossword Puzzle Coming Soon         by Sheridan Sansegundo

January 7

· New Knowing         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher It's not academic. In fact, there is nothing more personally important to each of us.

· Ancient Wisdom - Modern Times; ethnographer, writer, photographer, filmmaker Tues, Jan 9         Wade Davis His work took him to Haiti to investigate folk preparations implicated in the creation of zombies.

· Zigzag: Phil Gambone Reads Wed, Jan 10         SM Poetry and Prose "This collection of interviews is like going to dinner with people you'd love to know but don't."

· Mexico City on $100 a Day         by Jennifer Rose It's clearly not expensive and always interesting.

· Infinite Variety - open studio Wednesdays         by Terry Tomlinson The fragile and ephemeral qualities of paper...

· Anomalies - opening, Sunday, Jan. 14         by Kathleen Cammarata An anomaly deviates from what is normal and expected. It is not easily classified.

· French Doors Art Dinner, Chef Donnie Masterton Thursday, Jan. 11 Video

· Enlightening Darkness         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Viktor Frankl famously wrote that if you find meaning, you can survive almost any suffering.

· Ring out the old. Ring in the new.         by Don Day Perhaps Susan could explain the mystery of the two Marco's.

· Gears, Tubes, Transistors; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller "If it were possible to describe it in a few sentences, it wouldn't have been worth a Nobel Prize." Richard Feynman

· Crossword Puzzle - Rhyme Time         by Sheridan Sansegundo

December 31

· A Funny New Year: Three episodes, a joke, a song lyric, and a wish         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher I don't care if you're laughing at me, as long as you're laughing.

· A Culinary Canvas, Art Dinner, French Doors, Chef Hugo Martinez         by Victoire Sidhoum Chef Martinez's creations intertwined the worlds of gastronomy and contemporary art.

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico, People, part 2, from the book         by Cathi and Steven House Strangers are welcomed and made to feel part of all that is Mexico, adding unimagined depth to their lives.

· Bobby's Beat: Disguised in a Grown Up Suit, Dinner Show Fridays         by Bobby Kapp Some people pray / To not go to hell / I pray cause I already been there

· Art History SMA: the Church of Santa Ana         by Natalie Taylor The judicious use of gold ornamentation creates an elegant, inviting space.

· Add This to Your Best Burger List         by Don Day Apart from trying to slip slide its way out of the bun, the avocado worked well.

· All Together         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Our Father in Heaven kvells, rejoicing without end.

· Ping in the New; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller In 2023 global internet traffic grew by roughly 25% over 2022.

· Crossword Puzzle - Small Shakespeare Quiz         by Sheridan Sansegundo

December / Diciembre 2023

December 24

· Happy Ending         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher I myself for certain am a hodge-podge.

· Christmas, Birthing Divinity         by Mary Jane Miller He is that person, filled with wisdom and love, and begun in Mary's womb.

· Christmas, Perfectly Imperfect         by Rev. Donna Schaper When the shepherds are back with their flock / The work of Christmas begins.

· Puppet Fancy         by Sheridan Sansegundo, art and text They are now nearly life size.

· Dante, Canto I         by Thomas Powers My rudimentary idea of the inferno, probably based on movies.

· Bobby's Beat Feeling the breeze Dinner Show Fridays         by Bobby Kapp poem / music video

· The Aristocrat: Two Welshmen and an Australian Walk into a Bar         by Jeffrey R. Sipe " We want it to be the beating heart of the Calle Jesús scene."

· The Morel of This Story         by Don Day "You make the most of morels; this is fabulous fungi."

· Gaudí in SMA Ranchito Cascabel / Timmyland         by Gary Reid Organic motifs, populated by giant sculptures of rattlesnakes and other zoomorphic and anthropomorphic shapes.

· ChatGPT Sings the Blues; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller ChatGPT seems to be becoming lazy.

· Crossword Puzzle - Season's Greetings         by Sheridan Sansegundo

December 17

· New Tricks         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher His instinct is to guard his home turf. My instinct is fight or flight.

· An American Writer Looks at Christmas in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "It isn't fair that we always show Mexicans as poor village Indians."

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico People, part 1 From the book         by Cathi and Steven House We sat on a bench among the flowers with Margarita, whose family has sold popcorn in the Jardin for generations.

· My Life as Collage, part 1         by Béa Aaronson Collage is an organic process, disconcerting at first, like life really.

· Groundbreaking Groundwater: Community-Driven, Community-Owned         Caminos de Agua Conventional solutions fall short due to the complexity of removing dissolved contaminants.

· Venenos eliminados: Propiedad de y administrado por la comunidad         Caminos de Agua Las soluciones convencionales se quedan cortas debido a la complejidad de eliminar contaminantes disueltos.

· The Virgin of Guadalupe: the History of Art         by Natalie Taylor Her indigenous heritage is reflected in her brown skin, and connects her to the Aztec earth goddess, Tonantzin.

· The Ramen King has a New Castle         by Don Day The place is not classy but it's cozy, cool and comfortable.

· 50 Years and Going Strong; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller It was akin to a telephone party line allowing many computers to communicate on one shared line.

· Crossword Puzzle - It's Always Greener         by Sheridan Sansegundo

December 10

· Rainmaker         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher The rainbow, in all its splendor, requires our properly angled participation.

· The "Prince of Pilgrims" in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "Before I die I will have experienced every emotion and tested all my senses."

· The Magic Waters of Tlacote, excerpted from On Mexican Time         by Tony Cohan Here there are no ordinary days.

· A Ride, A City, Some Bulls         by Amy Cotler He hurried them into a large room, where they expect the police to arrive.

· A Bad Idea         by Bill Harrison Managing the world while half blind for just 24 hours was an eye-opening shock.

· Sunset Maguey, Barbara Valverde opening - Saturday, Sunday, December 9, 10         by Barbara Valverde Her passion is to create the drama of color, light and shadow in paper.

· Represented Photographers - opening, Sat, Dec. 9, 12-4pm         Photographic Gallery She introduced photography as a fine art to the San Miguel public.

· Gathering Sparks         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Life does not have to be a collection of meaningless fragmented moments.

· Writing in Art, Kathleen Cammarata opening - Sunday, December 17         by Kathleen Cammarata The artworks were not only objects to look at but also ideas to think about.

· Regresando a las carreras         por Luisa Ruiz La última carrera en la que participé fue el Maratón de la Ciudad de México en agosto de 2016.

· If it's Tuesday, it must be...         by Don Day It's been happening in San Miguel de Allende for a few years now.

· PINGing - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller This month marks an anniversary that only a computer nerd could really appreciate.

· Crossword Puzzle - 20a         by Sheridan Sansegundo

December 3

· Call to Action, Inspiration Meets Opportunity         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Atención reflected our community, quite literally, represented us in its pages.

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico, Markets, part 2, from the book         by Cathi and Steven House Life in Mexico is a dance, never more beautiful than the stroll through a market.

· Life Forces of Mother Earth: Nawals         by Béa Aaronson The shaman acts as a mediator, a vessel of transference and contact between the outer and the inner world.

· Rewiring: The Community Church of SMA         by Rev. Donna Schaper Americans living in this hemisphere outside of the States have a special perspective.

· Sacred Hummingbirds, excerpt from The Broken Hummingbird         by Ann Marie Jackson The feathers on the tiny creature's chest and back flashed a gorgeous iridescent blue-green.

· Getting Back in the Race         by Luisa Ruiz The last race I participated in was the Mexico City Marathon in August 2016.

· Angel in the Wings: SM Playhouse Has a New Home         by Robert J Hawkins Along with live theater, they plan to produce chamber music concerts.

· Old Dog, New Tricks - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Lose the old habits you used for the old technology or risk doing damage to your devices.

· Crossword Puzzle - 20         by Sheridan Sansegundo

November / Noviembre 2023

November 26

· Blaming the Victims         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher I'm not the first to observe that the Woke is not the left.

· Mexico's "Barefoot Iliad": The Underdogs         by Philip Gambone "the sublime cause of an oppressed people demanding justice, pure justice."

· Journey's End         by Tony Cohan, author of On Mexican Time But what if you wanted to be out of touch?

· Rescued by the Music         by Richard Adelman; photos: Fátima Rodríguez, Alfox Jimenez - Colectivo Afrojarocho At 80 years old I shouldn't go around expecting epiphanies on demand.

· Models I Have Drawn         by Henry Vermillion Alina was a beautiful woman with a haunting trace of sadness in her face.

· Modified Bloom – a lacy adventure         by Wendy Moyer I don't remember all the pain and labor it took to see my creative dream come to fruition.

· Bloom Modificado – una aventura con encaje         por Wendy Moyer No recuerdo todo el dolor y el trabajo que me llevó ver que mi sueño creativo se hiciera realidad.

· Exulansis - Group Exhibition         Catherine Shea Studio opening - Fri, Sat, Dec 1, 2

· Exulansis - Exposición Colectiva         Estudio Catherine Shea inauguración - Viernes, Sábado, 1, 2 Dic

· The Parroquia's Modern Art         by Natalie Taylor All seemed to go well until a visit from the bishop who immediately disapproved.

· But of course, your heart goes everywhere with you Reflections on October 7th         by Ayelet Tsabari I don't know how to live in a world that justifies such evil in the name of social justice.

· Location, Location, Location - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller On the other side of a concrete wall there was practically no Wi-Fi signal at all.

· Crossword Puzzle - 19a         by Sheridan Sansegundo

November 19

· Truth Matters         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Our most dangerous enemies are within, our persons and our society, if only because they are the closest.

· "Prolonged Romance" with Mexico, Charles Macomb Flandrau         by Philip Gambone "Everyone is groping his way—like Cortés on his prodigious march up from the sea."

· Transcending Trauma Through Art exhibit - Fri, Sat, Sun, Sat, Nov 17-19 and 25         by Wade Sather This lost part of me paints and, through this art I learn more about what I went through, what we went through.

· Pink Nails         by Debra Thompson The pages are deliberately crafted to evoke an ancient feel.

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico,Markets, part 1, From the book         by Cathi and Steven House Fresh churros are scooped from sizzling vats, sprinkled with sugar and handed over in a bouquet of sweetness.

· Clavos Rosas         por Debra Thompson Las páginas están elaboradas deliberadamente para evocar un aire antiguo.

· Day of the Dead from, The Broken Hummingbird         by Ann Marie Jackson As thoroughly as he has adapted to Mexican life, he still shrinks from the loudest mysteries.

· Swoon and Understand - Collins and Lannon opening - Friday, November 24         by Luisa Ruiz "Painting has become an obsession."

· Reminded of Our Jewishness         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Our Jewish core has emerged stronger than ever these past few weeks.

· 5 Collages / 5 Colages         by/por Béa Arronson See the pictorial / Ver el pictórico

· Sexy Sells - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller A long list of needless and worthless changes for the sake of change.

· Crossword Puzzle - 19         by Sheridan Sansegundo

November 12

· More Flowers for Algernon         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher It's easy to see how others are wrong; more difficult to grasp my own mistakes.

· Tina Modotti: Mexicana ad Honorem         by Philip Gambone ...the "first revolutionary photographic exhibition in Mexico."

· Possessed by the Saints, Obiní Batá         by Richard Adelman There are many instances of white Americans or Europeans becoming unexpectedly and genuinely possessed.

· The Unpredictability of Watercolor, Joye Moon workshop - Tues, Wed, Nov. 14, 15         by Laurent Benoist My inspiration begins with a white piece of paper and the possibilities it presents.

· Fleurs du Mal, Art and Poetry; Kathleen Cammarata, Janet McAdams, Catherine Marenghi         opening - Sunday, November 19 Each illustration plays with the relationship between realistic plants and invented botany.

· Two Goodbyes, Catita's Daughter         by Luisa Ruiz Wait for me at the entrance, I'll be there soon.

· Dos despedidas, La hija de Catita         por Luisa Ruiz Espérame en la entrada que no tardo.

· I Read the News Today, Oh Boy         by Alfred Lanier I always thought of myself as an optimist.

· The Root Causes of Moral Evil         by Edward Rothstein Western intellectuals will never stop making excuses for terrorists.

· Not If, But When - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller This has created yet another situation that could potentially spell disaster for computer users.

· Crossword Puzzle - 18         by Sheridan Sansegundo

November 5

· Representing the Tribe         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher We elevate even the saints.

· The Haunting Voice of Juan Rulfo's Pedro Páramo         by Philip Gambone Her images are all believable in the way dreams are: irrational but emotionally potent.

· The Broken Hummingbird, Ann Marie Jackson, Book Launch Party         Photos by Lander Rodríguez "This novel makes the reader feel emotion with every fiber of their being." - Camila Sánchez Bolaño, Editor-in-Chief, Newsweek en Español

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico, Churches, part 2, From the book         by Cathi and Steven House ...the laughter of children playing, and the splashing of fountains.

· Born to Weave; Father and Son Master Weavers Friday-Saturday, Nov. 4-5         by Barbara Erickson Like his father, Jacobito revels in using super fine yarns.

· Fifty Years of Painting, Maru Vázquez, Exhibition         Galería Calderoni Thanks to those who opened some doors and closed others so that I could grow.

· Cincuenta Años de Pintura, Maru Vázquez, Exposición         Galería Calderoni Gracias a quienes abrieron las puertas y cerraron otras para que yo pudiera crecer.

· Fashion Parade 2023, Fashion in Film, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 6pm         by Lucy Novaro; photos by Isabel Castejón ...to pay homage to cinema, creating a collection inspired by a film and a character.

· Fashion Parade 2023, La Moda en el Cine, Martes 7 Nov. 6pm         por Lucy Novaro; fotos por Isabel Castejón ...a rendir homenaje al cine creando una colección inspirada en una película.

· Unity         Rabbi Daniel Huebner Their oneness transcends their differences.

· The War Against the Jews: Some thoughts on the first pogrom of the 21st century         by David Blumenthal "Liberty, equality, and fraternity." "All men are created equal." It wasn't true.

· The Fix is Out - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Over the last decade Apple laptops have steadily decreased in their reparability score.

· Crossword Puzzle - 15         by Sheridan Sansegundo

October 29

· Other Rules         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher War suspends social rules. Killing people becomes, if not ok, then necessary.

· Sweat Drawings, Ri Anderson, opening Saturday, October 28         Photographic Gallery SMA Her images are all believable in the way dreams are: irrational but emotionally potent.

· An Old Pipe Organ Gets a New Wind         by Alfred Lanier The organ was meticulously dismantled, shipped to San Miguel and reassembled.

· Territorial Defense in Wirikuta         by Martín Buen Viaje The Center for Environmental Regeneration fosters a conscious and regenerative tourism.

· Defensa Territorial en Wirikuta         por Martín Buen Viaje El Centro de Regeneración Ambientalfomenta un turismo consciente y regenerativo.

· Give me Soul         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Enough with the superficial rituals.

· Four Collage Poems         by Béa Aaronson Urgently Required / French Connection / to inspire you

· Late October Rain         by Dr. David Fialk, Editor / Publisher The patio's plants all seem dressed in glistening new skin

· Who Owns Your Computer - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller ...required to pay a subscription fee every month in order to turn on your computer.

· Crossword Puzzle - 17         by Sheridan Sansegundo

October / Octubre 2023

October 22

· Nostalgia         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Local musician Doug Robinson congratulated me on my heart-felt rendition, "David, I had no idea."

· An Urban Vampire: Luis Zapata's Pioneering Gay Novel         by Philip Gambone "Move on but where to? Where could I go that'd be different?"

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico, Churches, part 1, from the book         by Cathi and Steven House A cacophony of barking dogs, roosters, and twittering birds, sometimes the explosion of fireworks, accompany the bells.

· The Day of the Dead Festivities, Galería Intersección         by Margaret Failoni Fábrica la Aurora, Art Walk, Saturday, October 28, 5-8pm

· En celebración del Día de Muertos, Galería Intersección         por Margaret Failoni Fábrica la Aurora, Paseo del Arte Sábado 28 de Octubre, 5-8pm

· Rokas Valuntonis, Lithuanian Pianist, Artist of the City Music Foundation Monday, October 30, 7pm         by Susan Chapman For his many achievements, Rokas Valuntonis has been honoured with the prestigious Queen Morta Award.

· Learning to Care: Noah         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner One way to cure indifference is to experience suffering.

· Film Reviews Compartimiento Cinematográfica         by Jeffrey R. Sipe It is an impressive debut for director Ami.

· A Near Perfect Crime - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller What can we do to protect ourselves against this scam?

· Crossword Puzzle - 16         by Sheridan Sansegundo

October 15

· The Oldest Hatred         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher If you want to free Palestine, start by freeing the Palestinians from Hamas.

· A "Hymn to Life": Diego Rivera's Portrait of Juleen Compton         by Philip Gambone "The best I have done grew out of things deeply felt, the worst from pride in mere talent."

· Fabricated Visions, Kirsten Hoving PhotoGraphic Gallery         by Jo Brenzo ...a collection of evocative photographs printed on silk and combined with secondary photographs or paper collage.

· Textures of Life - Wendy Moyer opening Thursday, October 19, 6pm         by Viridiana Gutierrez Each artwork is a salute to the survivors and those still fighting.

· Waxing and Waning, G-d Asks Forgiveness         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Sometimes even G-d begs forgiveness.

· You Can't Do It Alone         by Frank Thoms San Miguel is the city of "likes." Sometimes I think it is as if we live in Facebook.

· Endangered Treasures, The History of Art in San Miguel         by Natalie Taylor The ones that remain, are historical treasures that ought to be protected and preserved.

· Magic at a Women's Gathering, Calling the Circle Monday-Wednesday, November 6-8         by Glen Rogers "The world will be saved by the Western woman." - the Dalai Lama

· Tracing the Route - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller The most important tool anyone who uses the internet needs to learn how to use.

· Crossword Puzzle - 14         by Sheridan Sansegundo

October 8

· Yesteryear Today         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher I'm not much for lines, so, somewhat criminally, I stepped in through the exit.

· Off the Wall, Three Brilliant Women Artists, Ana Thiel, Debra Thompson, Wendy Moyer opening - Fri. Oct. 13, 4pm         by Carlos Ordóñez The range of work is wonderfully staggering.

· Erased Saints, Kathleen Cammarata Open Studio, Sunday, October 15, 1-4pm The drawings beg the question, "Who decides what is holy and what is not?"

· Where is Home? - Playing Poker With Time, collage and poem         by Béa Aaronson Dreaming of another something / Another somewhere / Another somebody

· You've Got Cookies         by Richard Adelman Then he raised his fist into the air and exclaimed, "¡Tienes galletas!" (You've got cookies).

· DOctubre, Documentary Month         by Jeffrey R. Sipe Their continued efforts have been instrumental in salvaging the Mexican non-fiction film industry.

· Springing Forward, Shemini Atzeres / Simchas Torah Sunday, October 8, 10am         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner ...a spiritual springboard, allowing us to "go from strength to strength" into and throughout the year

· Light or Dark? - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Even today I do not know if that is sound medical advice or just advertising hype.

· Desde el Muro, Tres Brillantes Mujeres Artistas, Ana Thiel, Debra Thompson, Wendy Moyer Inauguración – Viernes 13 de octubre, 4pm         por Carlos Ordóñez La variedad de obras es maravillosamente asombrosa.

October 1

· The Next Big Thing         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The world did not evolve from nothing as a random, chaotic power-grab.

· "Something a little more accurate than fiction": The Mexico of John Dos Passos         by Philip Gambone "Every poor man socialista. But when you get rich, quick you all very much capitalista."

· Art Flourishes in SMA, Instituto Allende 1955-1968 Peter Olwyler, photo opening - Wed. Oct. 4, 6pm Images of the Mexican culture of the land of the Feathered Serpent, the Bajio of Mexico.

· Carvers of Apaseo el Alto, Javier Ulloa opening - Sat. Sun. Oct. 14, 15         by Walter Hodges Piece by piece, he built his business out of wood and the force of his will.

· The Dilemma of the Modern Era: AI         by José Luis Mendoza This reminds me of Hal 9000 in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey.

· All Together: Sukkot Sunday, October 1, 3-6:30pm         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner The message of dwelling in the sukkah is also one of unity

· What's the Charge? - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Never drain or over-charge them!

· El Dilema de la Era Modern: IA         por José Luis Mendoza Esto me recuerda a Hal 9000 en la película 2001, Odisea del Espacio.

· Crossword Puzzle - 12         by Sheridan Sansegundo

September / Septiembre 2023

September 24

· On One Foot         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher People who believe in purpose and meaning live healthier, longer lives.

· "Pretty darn swell" - John Dos Passos in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "The great hopes of Zapata and his men still stalk the land unappeased."

· Accessibility in Baja California, Casa Cabo Pulmo, House + House Architects         by Cathi and Steven House ...a tropical desert between the rugged Sierra de la Laguna Mountains and the luminous Sea of Cortes.

· Kings of the Campo, 3 Kings' Day Toy Drive         by Les Pearson The reward for me is knowing that the children feel loved and special.

· Entrance of Xúchiles, pictorial, Saturday, September 30         by Thomas Humphrey, photos and text This ceremony of indigenous origin dates from 1531.

· Empowering Women, The Rug Hooking Project, Tours Every Thursday         by Charlotte Bell We began bringing these rugs to the United States to sell at shows and stores.

· Recovering My $1000, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller What I did not know was that my bank was going to try to get away with ignoring that law.

· A Light of San Miguel / Una Luz de SMA         by / por Jack Paulus Pictorial / Pictórico

· Entrada de los Xúchiles, Sábado, 30 de Septiembre         por Thomas Humphrey, fotos y texto Esta ceremonia de origen indígena data de 1531.

· Crossword Puzzle - 11         by Sheridan Sansegundo

September 17

· Old Friends and New         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Rolling my eyes while my old laptop dawdles is good for them.

· A Traveler, not a Tourist: Sybille Bedford's Mexican Sojourn         by Philip Gambone "Her writing is like the conversation of a clever, worldly friend who we wish would come by more often."

· Leaving LA         by Cyn Posner Most of my life I've tried to be invisible, hiding under rugs, to not be eaten alive by sharks.

· Mexico Historical Portraits - pictorial / pictórico Saturdays, Sept. 23 and 30         by Virginia Harford Photos in this exhibition, Mexico Historical Portrait, were taken 56 years ago in 1967.

· Irene Dubrovsky, Galería Intersección pictorial / pictórico

· A Heartbreaking Song on a Permanent Loop         by Robert J Hawkins I was ready to let the song haunt me all night.

· Artistic Treasures of the Parroquia, Part II         by Natalie Taylor It was the font in which Ignacio Allende was baptized in 1769

· To Search or Not to Search -The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller "Stay away from the internet! It’s nothing but a cesspool of scams and viruses."

· Crossword Puzzle - 10         by Sheridan Sansegundo

September 10

· Helping Ourselves         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher If you take money out of the equation, it doesn't add up.

· ¡Hola Papi! Life as an Authentic Latino         by Philip Gambone "We can't live without stories."

· Botanical Garden Wins 100 Women Grant         by Laurel Delp El Charco opened to the public in July, 1991 with a ceremony that took place during a total eclipse of the sun

· Heaven and Earth, Iconography - video         by Mary Jane Miller I didn't know that you could paint them. I thought that they were all relics.

· A New Russell Monk Exhibition: IMPÁVIDO His work, depicting the plight of the homeless in Tennessee is housed in the Museum of Civil Rights in Memphis.

· An Inconvenient Guest         by José Luis Mendoza Sir Alcohol, doesn't treat everyone the same... grabbing many by the neck and showing them the abyss of hell

· Bursting into Flames -The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Sleeping with her phone under her pillow might not be the smartest thing to do.

· Fusión Colonche 432 - A Musical Experience An emotional journey through the sounds and traditions of Latin America.

· Un Invitado Incómodo         por José Luis Mendoza Don Alcohol, no trata a todos por igual. Siempre se encarga de tomar a muchos por el cuello y mostrarles los abismos del infierno.

· Fusión Colonche 432 - Una Experiencia Musical Un viaje emocional a través de los sonidos y las tradiciones de América Latina.

· Crossword Puzzle - 9         by Sheridan Sansegundo

September 3

· Game Theory         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The solution is not going to come from the top down. What we need is localism, not globalism.

· "Soar, Crimson Banner!" Mayakovsky in Mexico         by Philip Gambone Russia’s culture minister recently called Mayakovsky "the first rapper."

· Market Performance - video Opera, Sat, Sept. 2, 6pm A happening in Mercado Ignacio Ramírez

· Galería Intersección Fabrica de Aurora Art Walk Sat. Sept. 2, 5-7pm pictorial / pictórico

· Maye Mora Salas Fabrica de Aurora Art Walk Sat. Sept. 2, 5-7pm pictorial / pictórico

· The World in the Vein of a Leaf, Botanicals of Jan Hendrix, Museo Casa de la Canal, Citibanamex         by Natalie Taylor "The artist is the most useless factor creating the most useful stuff."

· Beware the Internet of Things, part 2: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Do you really need to be able to use your smart phone to control the thermostat?

· Vicente Hernández en San Miguel - exhibición         por José Camilo López "Cada obra suya, cual puesta en escena, encierra su propia dramaturgia."

· El Mundi en la Veta de una Hoja, los botánicos de Jan Hendrix, Museo Casa de la Canal, Citibanamex         por Natalie Taylor "El artista es el factor más inútil que crea las cosas más útiles".

· Crossword Puzzle - 8         by Sheridan Sansegundo

August / Agosto 2023

August 27

· Learning to Move         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher With apologies to those who believe that the sexes are equal, studies have shown that men recognize fewer colors.

· "Arrested for the size of my heart" - Jack Kerouac's Mexico City Blues         by Philip Gambone In pain from phlebitis and "very high," he wrote the first 150 choruses during one feverish week.

· Simpler Times         by José Luis Mendoza The excessive accumulation of data can make it difficult to identify what is truly relevant and valuable.

· The Adventures of Martín Buen Viaje - video         by Martín Buen Viaje A conversation on a lost ranch in Oaxaca with an old mezcal master transformed me.

· Witness to an Historical Event         by Natalie Taylor The huge building is architecturally stark, with hardly any decorative elements in the exterior; it covers a full block square.

· Falling Off the Grid: NOT the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller It seems that my other friend sort of panicked when I did not show up for our breakfast date that morning.

· El Vértigo de la Sobreabundancia         por José Luis Mendoza La acumulación desmedida de datos puede dificultar la identificación de lo realmente relevante y valioso.

· Las aventuras de Martín Buen Viaje - video         por Martín Buen Viaje Una plática en un rancho perdido en Oaxaca con un viejo maestro mezcalero me transformó.

· Crossword Puzzle - 7         by Sheridan Sansegundo

August 20

· Too Rich, Too Smart         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher His brilliancy keeps jumping the tracks, but I keep buying tickets to get back on the ride.

· The Sad, Dignified Gaze of Rigoberto González         by Philip Gambone ...the fascination, and shock, of rummaging around in a cubby full of his grandmother's intimate things.

· Mentoring Soul, The Center for Architecture Sustainability + Art, CASA         by Cathi and Steven House We make them into better architects, more aware, better able to use their mind, heart and soul...

· Winning Mexico's First Prize for Watercolor         by Robert Charles Murray II ...the twisting agony of time mixed with the beautiful abundance of the prickly pear just at its ripest point.

· Getting Off the Train         by Martín Buen Viaje Today, seeing reality through new lenses, I notice that slavery has taken on a modern version.

· A Lucky Penny         by Noren Cáceres, owner La Frontera ...to look beyond the hand to mouth reality that I have lived by.

· Bajarse del tren         por Martín Buen Viaje Hoy en día, al ver la realidad con nuevos lentes, noto que la esclavitud ha adquirido una versión moderna.

· Beware the Internet of Things, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Nothing could be further from the truth... in fact many thousands of miles further.

· Crossword Puzzle - 6         by Sheridan Sansegundo

August 13

· At Least I Know I'm Crazy         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The world can be divided into two types of people, those who know that they are crazy and those who don't.

· A "small, quiet pleasure": San Miguel 75 Years Ago         by Philip Gambone Beyond the town, he noted "a bleak church with forbidding gray walls." This was the church of San Antonio.

· Horror and Mockery, Open-Pit Mines         by José Luis Mendoza Let's promote alternatives that prioritize the conservation of our natural heritage and the dignity of our communities.

· Four Openings, Lavinia's Art Space Anniversary Thursday, August 31, 4-7pm         by Lokkal pictorial preview

· Healers Beyond Boundaries Return to San Miguel Wed, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 26 "We can witness miracle healings happen and people's lives change in amazing ways."

· The Queen of the Night, Surprise Encore         by Robert J. Hawkins As we stayed up the other night and watched our epiphyllum oxypetalum burst forth like hot white fireworks.

· It Hasn't Rained Much, But When It Has - video         by Unkown

· Horror y burla, las minas a cielo abierto         por José Luis Mendoza Es hora de proteger lo que es nuestro, luchar por un futuro sostenible y justo.

· One of the World's Most Notorious Hackers, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Kevin was in and out of trouble with the law, including three years on the run from the FBI.

· Crossword Puzzle - 5         by Sheridan Sansegundo

August 6

· Picnicking as Prayer         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The Europeans make fun of Americans for our habit of bathing so frequently.

· Frida Kahlo in America - "Her paintings are her biography."         by Philip Gambone "...deep down it's all real shit…. I'm completely disappointed by the famous United States."

· 19th Century Photographs of Mexico, Galería Atotonilco now open daily without an appointment         by Susan Page He put them in a drawer and, for 40 years, did nothing with them.

· Chamber Music Festival, Program Notes         by Fredric Dannen August 4-20

· A Visual Adventure, Fen Lasell Paintings Sat. Aug. 12, Fabrica Art Walk         by Holly Green "My aim is to lead the eye on a visual adventure."

· Tibetan Monks in San Miguel program - August 9-20

· Mary Jane Miller, video         San Miguel Archive Project

· "Where do You Get Your Ideas for Paintings?"         by Henry Vermillion He found a pistol in the jailer's desk and mortally shot one jailer.

· The History of Art in SMA, The church of San Juan de Dios         by Natalie Taylor There is a depiction of hell beneath, flames and hands of the damned raised upwards.

· La Historia del Arte en San Miguel: La iglesia de San Juan de Dios         por Natalie Taylor Hay una representación del infierno debajo de todo, llamas y manos de los condenados levantadas hacia arriba.

· Inviting Trouble, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller ...unlocking the virtual front door and leaving it wide open

· Crossword Puzzle - 4         by Sheridan Sansegundo

July 30

· Atención Returns         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Whoever steps forward now has to raise something up out of the ashes.

· Kerouac's Mexican Spiritual Odyssey - "Never had my fill of Thee"         by Philip Gambone "one horror after another as usual in Doom Mexico."

· Carving a Life, opening - Saturday, Sunday, August 5-6         by Walter Hodges ...it allows her to disappear into her work.

· The Forest Dreams of Carbon Sequestration         by Martín Buen Viaje I was to be the eye in the air with my drone.

· A Skeptic Discovers Energy Healing         by Richard Gordon The evolution of our consciousness and human possibilities are nearly limitless.

· My Neighbor, Her Broom and Love         by José Luis Mendoza She was sweeping a piece of the street and sidewalk that wasn't hers; it was mine.

· La Parroquia - Like You've Never Seen It / Como nunca has visto         by / por Jack Paulus Watch the video / Ver el video

· Looking for Míster San Miguel         by Alfredo Lanier, El Rancho Santa Clara Blog ...figures of fearsome Aztec warriors ready to slay some mythical enemy.

· El Bosque soñó y los bonos de carbono atrapó         por Martín Buen Viaje Ya es un logro que podamos conservar los pocos pulmones que nos quedan.

· La vecina, la escoba y el amor.         por José Luis Mendoza ¿Estaba barriendo la calle y banqueta de otras personas y que no le correspondían?

· Battery Power         by Charles Miller Batteries do not necessarily have to be made using toxic materials.

· Crossword Puzzle - 3         by Sheridan Sansegundo

July / Julio 2023

July 23

· I Loved Atención, Too         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher You can't please all of the people all of the time.

· "A Kind of Shangri-la" - Jack Kerouac's Mexico (Part 1)         by Philip Gambone Mexico gave Kerouac the freedom to revolutionize American literature.

· Another Amazonian Journey         by Martín Buen Viaje Thank you Spirit Jungle of my heart.

· Art for the Children, Rodarte Artisan Fair, Saturday, Sunday, Aug. 5, 6         Instituto Allende ...children's art classes are conducted in collaboration with renowned artists and established galleries.

· Barbara Dobarganes - video         San Miguel Archive Project "After the Second World War, with the GI Bill of Rights, this was a crazy town."

· 16 nights. 16 Spanish wines.         by Don Day Join me as I recall the journey, tell you a little about each stop, and how I rated them.

· The Music in Our Lives         by José Luis Mendoza I have been a teacher for over 30 years, with countless experiences of all kinds.

· Otro Viaje Amazónico - pictórico         by Martín Buen Viaje Gracias Pacha selva de mi corazón

· Como nos afecta la música que escuchamos.         por José Luis Mendoza He sido maestro por más de 30 años, con un sinnúmero de experiencias de todo tipo.

· There's No Charge, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller It may come as a surprise to you, as it did to me...

· Crossword Puzzle - 2         by Sheridan Sansegundo

July 16

· Who's Happy Now? - Atención         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The Mexicans say, "Pueblo chico; inferno grande," Little town, big hell.

· DH Lawrence in Mexico; the Mystery of the Primeval World         by Philip Gambone When Lawrence is good, he's very, very good; but when he's bad, he's horrid.

· The Parroquia, part I, History of Art in San Miguel         by Natalie Taylor with photos by Jack Paulus The crypt beneath the floor in front of the altar is open during Day of the Dead celebrations.

· Notes of a Lifetime, Jazz in Mexico; Documentary / Q&A with Director/ Cocktail Reception, Tuesday, July 18         by Soco Aguilar It took you 18 years from story idea to premiere to produce Notas de una Vida, the history of Mexican jazz.

· A Celtic Forge in the 21st Century         by Martín Buen Viaje With a hammer fit for Thor, he began to forge a sword, blow after blow.

· Trials and Transformation, Poetry & Prose Café Summer Pop-Up, Thursday, July 20         by Maia Williams The case is sabotaged by a CIA interrogator...

· Hollywood to SMA, Acclaimed Cinematographer Exhibits, MyStudio Art Walk, Sat. Sun, July 15, 16         by Henrietta Weekes "Working on the set of Coppola's The Cotton Club was like a mafia scene."

· Luna de Queso, A New Chapter Begins, Storewide Sale Now         by Mariana Peraza Maintaining such an exclusive inventory has become increasingly challenging.

· La Parroquia, parte I, La Historia del Arte en SMA         por Natalie Taylor con fotos por Jack Paulus La cripta debajo del piso frente al altar se abre y se puede visitar durante las celebraciones del Día de los Muertos.

· Jazz en México, Documental / Una sesión de preguntas con el director / Cóctel, Martes, 18 de Julio         por Soco Aguilar Pasaron 18 años, desde el concepto inicial hasta el estreno de "Notas de una vida", una cautivadora exploración de la historia del jazz mexicano.

· Un Celta Forjador en Pleno Siglo XXI         por Martín Buen Viaje Con un martillo digno de Thor, comenzó a forjar una espada, golpe tras golpe.

· There's No Place Like Home, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller At the time, the internet was so small that almost everyone connected to the network personally knew almost everyone else.

July 9

· Our Hometown Newspaper         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The Atención that we knew and loved left the building a long time ago

· Here Life is Fiesta, Marina Wister in Mexico         by Philip Gambone She loved the "antique dignity" of the people she encountered: women squatting by little stoves...

· Our Town Clock         by Martín Buen Viaje When necessary he would fight like a wild dog.

· Woodcarvers Of Apaseo el Alto         by Walter Hodges You can count on the fingers of no hands the number of white folks walking the streets in Aapaseo.

· Isis Rodriguez Challenges the Quinceañera, opening - Saturday July 15         by Zyanya Gallegos ...a cross cultural experience bridging the gap between ancient and modern Mexico.

· New, Bestselling, English-Language Aurora Bookstore Opens         by Catherine Marenghi As a loving gift the community, she has given birth to beautiful Aurora Books

· Church of San Rafael, Part II, History of SMA Art         by Natalie Taylor with photos by Jack Paulus The painting shows great antiquity in technique and evidence of aging of the canvas.

· MyStudio San Antonio Art Walk, Sat. Sun, July 15, 16, 11am-5pm         See the 43 Artists here

· Mother Water         by José Luis Mendoza Water, blood of my land, liquid and pristine love...

· ¿Por qué medir el tiempo?         por Martín Buen Viaje Peleaba como perro salvaje cuando era necesario.

· Templo de San Rafael, Parte II, La Historia del Arte en SMA         por Natalie Taylor con fotos por Jack Paulus La pintura muestra una gran antigüedad en la técnica y evidencias del envejecimiento del lienzo.

· Madre Agua         por José Luis Mendoza Agua, sangre de mi tierra, amor líquido y prístino...

· Thank You for That Question, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller The most astounding thing about ChatGPT it its adoption rate; in only two months it has accrued 100 million users.

· Crossword         by Sheridan Sansegundo

July 2

· My Publishing Career         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The publisher spent a lot of money trying to revive her, but the old lady wouldn't come back.

· Artistic Treasures of San Rafael Church: History of Art in SMA         by Natalie Taylor with photos by Jack Paulus At least now they will remain forever in the photos taken that day.

· Trashing the Charco: Environmental Vandalism         by Marni Hills Dumping trash in an open field should be illegal, but is it?

· Farewell to our beloved Atención         by José Luis Mendoza ...the digital heartbeat that will keep the spirit of San Miguel alive.

· Who Is In Charge?         by Béa Aaronson For our children, the trees of the world.

· Los Tesoros Artísticos del Templo de San Rafael: La Historia del Arte en SMA         por Natalie Taylor con fotos por Jack Paulus Al menos ahora quedarán para siempre en las fotos que se sacaron ese día.

· Adiós a nuestro querido Atención         por José Luis Mendoza ...el latido digital que mantendrá vivo el espíritu de San Miguel.

· ¿Quien Esta a Cargo?         por Béa Aaronson Para nuestros niños, los arboles del mundo.

· This Week's News

June / Junio 2023

June 25

· A Happy Father's Day         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher How can the child conceptualize the ancestral traumas that give rise to his personal suffering?

· Flights of Imagination In Paper: Today's Artists of San Miguel         by Natalie Taylor "It seems the flag has been sullied of late."

· Ancient Chapel Jewels         by Joseph Toone Seraphim are angels that do nothing but sing. Hence, in art, they are just heads.

· Flamenco Taurino, Some Stories and Drawings Fridays and Saturdays         by Britt Zaist I stayed up way too late last night putting together this post.

· UFOs in SMA         by Lokkal A webcam shows strange happenings in the sky behind our beloved Parroquia.

June 18

· A Second Chance         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Our genes turn on and off in relation to our surrounding environment.

· Artist to Artist: Victoria and Juan         by Bonnie Lee Black He sometimes didn't have enough to eat and wore shoes from the dump.

· Art Sleuthing in San Miguel         by Natalie Taylor I was left with some tales told by some of the tour guides.

· Our Valient Volunteer Firefighters Gala, dinner, art auction, Thursday, June 22         by José Luis Mendoza They risk their lives to keep us safe.

· Nuestros Queridos Bomberos Gala, cena, subasta de arte, Jueves 22 de Junio         por José Luis Mendoza Se arriesgan para mantenernos a salvo de incendios y otros desastres.

June 11

· Burn It Down         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher "When Mexicans see you getting ahead, they want to pull you back."

· Henry Kissinger: SMA art director confronts the centenarian         by Jerelle Kraus I jumped onto the stage and addressed him in German, his native tongue.

· The History of Art in SMA: Casta paintings (Part II)         by Natalie Taylor The paintings were commissioned as a type of catalog to identify the racial mixtures in the New World.

· Group Exhibition, Bellas Artes opening, Wednesday, June 14, 5pm see the pictorial

· Los Locos Unmasked: Like You've Never Seen It         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Each truck contains enough speakers to amplify a concert at a mid-sized arena.

June 4

· Sweet Madness         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher We humans survived, not because we are fast or strong, but because we cooperate.

· Mother Nature's Magical Metamorphosis         by Natalie Taylor Once submerged they die, leaving seeds behind that sprout when the waters recede.

· Law and Order in SMA         by Alfredo Lanier Maybe officers fear retaliation if they pursue criminals too zealously.

· Learning to Draw         by Noren Cáceres, owner La Frontera "Back off, you're stepping on my dog."

May / Mayo 2023

May 28

· Siren         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Think of it as mental tasing.

· Art History SMA: The Chapel of the Virgin of Loreto (Part II)         by Natalie Taylor with photos by Jack Paulus ...a reminder of SMA's wealth during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

· Dancing With Life, Debra Deutsch Oliver, opening - Friday, June 2 My hope is that my art can touch the part of the human spirit that ignites joy.

· What I've Been Messing Around With         by Stephen Goodfellow ...the gauntlet of ruthless mental pruning, so necessary considering my unwinding life-clock.

May 21

· Take Me Out         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Civilization is carried forth to deny the horror of existence.

· Jaguar: Voice of a Territory, Documentary, Concert, Saturday, May 27 "To be able to understand the importance of keeping ancestral traditions alive."

· MyStudio Art Walk Rides Again         by by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Organizing artists is like herding cats.

· Normalizing Violence?         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert How can we allow our mothers, sisters and daughters to be murdered?

· Normalizando la Violencia?         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert Normalizar la violencia puede tener graves consecuencias.

May 14

· A Boy On a Beach         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Below the border, the simple things of living take on mysterious significance.

· Art History SMA: The Chapel of the Virgin of Loreto (Part I)         by Natalie Taylor with photos by Jack Paulus Father Juan Francisco was pleased to view it through the zoom lens, since he himself had never seen it up close.

· Metamorphosis Series, art         by Elvia Samaniego I experiment with different techniques and framing, exploring the answers to disturbing themes.

· The search for SMA's best burger continues         by Don Day Don Day must be one helluva romantic guy to remember all of those nitty gritty details.

May 7

· Self-Hating Jews         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Q is very Jewish and a bit shy and guilty about it, which is also very Jewish.

· Ronnie Cummins, Vía Orgánica Cofounder 1946-2023 We will continue this fight in his honor.

· Subdued         by Bonnie Lee Black Why are older women the largest users of antidepressants in the US?

· The Avalanche of Images         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert It was a delight to imagine without being run over by an avalanche of pre-digested images.

· Atropellados por una avalancha de imágen         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert Era una delicia imaginar lugares, situaciones, personas, sin tener una avalancha de imágenes pre digeridas.

April 30

· Bump, Bump, Bump         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher America has turned into a theme-park, polished, but inauthentic.

· Exuberant Mexico, Polly Stark Ortega: Recent Works - Monday, May 8 The work plunges into memories of childhood as an expat kid in a 70s SMA.

· Art History SMA: The image chronicler         by Natalie Taylor It is a mix of surprise and horror...

· Selling Miracles         by Noren Cáceres, owner La Frontera I have made it difficult for myself, fought growing up every step of the way.

April / Abril 2023

April 23

· Where's Home?         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Home is where people understand, and care to understand.

· A Home for Horchata; benefit party, Sun. Apr. 23         by Marni Hills She enjoys the good life all dogs deserve.

· "Deserve What You Dream": Remembering Octavio Paz         by Natalie Taylor Man is nostalgia and a search for communion.

· Tools Not Rules, Drawing with Master Glenn Vilppu workshops, Apr. 24-28, Apr. 29-30 "There are no rules, just tools."

· Reconnecting with Our Clan: My Little Inner Voice         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert Happiness and well-being do not depend on individual success.

· The Two Best Wine Bargains in Mexico         by Don Day There's a grassiness and a hint of apple that makes the flavor much more complex.

· La Importancia de reconectarse con nuestro sentido de Clan: mi vocecita interior         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert Felicidad y el bienestar no dependen del éxito individual.

April 16

· Fear of Floating         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher People like a winner.

· Kuna Indians, Illustrated Series         by Sofie Engström von Alten, text and art I drew them in a playful style reminiscent of trading cards or superheroes.

· Art History SMA: a small, bright lamp         by Natalie Taylor "The biography of an artist is in his works."

· Faces of the Oratorio Procession         by Jack Paulus pictorial

· Camino Real de Tierra Adentro         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert It helped spread the presence of Spanish conquistadors.

· One Mystery, One Hundred Miracles - Walk for Autism, Sat. Apr. 22         by Joyce Grenis His parents knew they needed help, but didn't know where to look.

· Diving into an ocean of delights         by Don Day A feast for the eye, the tongue, the body and the soul. At Marios.

· Camino Real de Tierra Adentro         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert Se consolidó la presencia de los conquistadores españoles en la región.

April 9

· Fallen Beauty         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher There is a metaphor in all this, probably several, especially for someone as old as me.

· The Secret Tunnels of San Miguel         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert These corridors moved goods and people safely, serving as escape routes and as hiding places.

· The Holy Burial Procession, Semana Santa         by Marni Hills It is a great honor to participate in the procession. Many older families have been part of it for generations.

· Blowing Up the Judases         by Marni Hills To the crowd's delight, the explosion is impressive.

· Four things I want from a restaurant. And one restaurant that gives me all four.         by Don Day I asked if we could have the best table, the one beside the "babbling brook".

· Los túneles secretos de San Miguel         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert Una vía segura para mover bienes y personas, como escondites o vías de escape.

· Otra Incubación         por Alejandro Anaya, texto, arte Su segunda salida de la incubadora, el renacimiento del artista que fue de niño.

April 2

· The Devil's Due         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher It never occurs to me that I might just be a lonely old man.

· Revolutionary Art or Artistic Revolution?         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert "We are sorry for the inconvenience, but this is a revolution." - Subcomandante Marcos, Zapatista National Liberation Movement

· Art History SMA: Morlete, the 18th Century         by Natalie Taylor Morlete's paintings show family groups, with parents of different races, and their children.

· Another Incubation         by Alejandro Anaya, text, art, photos The rebirth of the artist that he was as a child.

· Spirit and Food: Luna de Queso         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Perhaps the main hallmark of exuberant Mexico is that the social is not an interruption.

· Pilgrimage of the Lord of the Column         pictorial

· ¿Arte Revolucionario o Revolución Artística?         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert "Lo sentimos por las molestias, pero esta es una revolución." - Subcomandante Marcos, Movimiento Zapatista de Liberación Nacional

March / Marzo 2023

March 26

· A Better Music Box         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Much effort is going into trying to teach machines to do what we humans will always do better.

· The Tianguis is not a Flea Market         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert Motecuhzoma had a retinue of porters that ran in stages, like the Pony Express but without the horses.

· Women of San Miguel Who did it Their Way         by Natalie Taylor Josefa became involved with the revolutionary movement led by Ignacio Allende and Miguel Hidalgo.

· Truth, Justice, Passion, Luis Filcer - auction: Wednesday, March 29         There are over 60 museums around the world where Filcer's work can be seen.

· Romancing the Orchestra, Pro Musica Youth Orchestra - Thur. March 30         by Maestro Robert Mari Our next concert promises to be especially moving for me.

· Recent Acquisitions, Galería Atotonilco open house - Sat. Sun. March 25, 26         by Susan Page On this buying trip, we have returned with some stunning pieces.

· Chile peppers. The guide to the dried.         by Don Day If they easily snap in half, they're probably old and will have lost some of their taste.

· El Tianguis no es un Mercado de Pulgas         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert Motecuhzoma tenía un séquito de porteadores que corriendo y en relevos le traían pescado fresco desde el Golfo de México

March 19

· Not My Forte         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher I didn't buy my first cellphone until two years ago.

· A Thread to Old San Miguel         by Marni Hills, text and photos The ups and downs of daily life that this hard-working man was describing to us were fascinating.

· Afternoon of Feminist Resistance         by Irene Fuentes Sir, ma'am, don't be indifferent, women are being killed in plain sight.

· Afghan Voices - Mon. March 20         by Lia Gladstone, text and photos "All Afghan girls want to be boys."

· Visionary Women, Art Talk - Saturdays         Ana Thiel, Wendy Moyer, Debra Thompson

· The Décima: Poetry in Popular Song         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert At parties it is sometimes used in improvised challenges.

· "These tapas are better than any I've ever had in Spain."         by Don Day "I started from almost nothing and finished with a restaurant that was making more than a million Euros a year."

· La Poesía en la canción popular latinoamericana         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert En las fiestas es utilizada e veces en retas improvisadas.

March 12

· First We Take San Miguel         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher How many offers to participate in a project that might save the planet are they getting?

· Sketching: Capture and Creation         by Alejandro Anaya, text, art, photos Each piece begged me to interpret it with pen and paper in drawings.

· The Milpa, Wise Indigenous Agriculture         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert Not all modern technology is better.

· Visions of the Sacred Feminine, Glen Rogers, Artist Talk - Tues. March 14 Glen weaves ancient mythologies with archetypal symbols from her travels to sacred sites around the world.

· Feminist Spiritual Art, Isis Rodriguez, opening, Saturday, March 18         by Zyanya Gallegos These paintings are showing the injustice and pain that women suffer.

· A very attractive woman. And very attractive fries. At Don Valente.         by Don Day The next day I was off to see Mariana. And those fries.

· Boceto: captura y creación         por Alejandro Anaya, texto, arte Cada pieza me pedía a gritos que lo interpretara con pluma y papel en un dibujo.

· La milpa, alta tecnología agrícola indígena.         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert No toda la tecnología moderna es mejor.

March 5

· The Last Goodbye         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher My guess is that Jake wasn't ready for the giggles.

· Windows of San Miguel         by Alejandro Anaya, text, art, photos Windows represent the thresholds that we cross from the known to the unknown.

· "Floating" Gardens, the Chinampa         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert Mexico City is sinking, at a rate of about 50 centimeters per year.

· Cosmic Coincidence         by Carmi Simon I was penniless, living in a flophouse motel.

· Too Honest         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher "The expression on my face gives away how I feel about it."

· Climbing up the food ladder. At Hacmans.         by Don Day ...the dining area, nicely positioned in the northwest corner with one of the best sunset views in town.

· Las ventanas de San Miguel         por Alejandro Anaya, texto, arte, fotos Las ventanas representaban los umbrales que cruzamos de lo conocido a lo desconocido.

· Jardines 'Flotantes', Las Chinampas         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert La Ciudad de México se esté hundiendo a unos 50 centímetros por año.

February / Febrero 2023

February 26

· Art Walking San Antonio         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher In her perfect, but accented, English, Sara asked me, "Do you know everyone?"

· ¡Viva México!, Surreal and Resilient         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert Mexico has snuck ingeniously between cataclysms and catastrophes.

· Other People's Dreams         by Alejandro Anaya For many of us San Miguel is the promised land, the place where dreams come true.

· Copper Vessels of Santa Clara Gallery Atotonilco Open House, Sat, Sun, Feb. 25, 26         by Susan Page The town received the commission for the 1968 Olympic torch.

· Writers' Conference Adventures         by Luba Nikolayev, text and photos If it isn't a little scary, then it's probably not worthwhile.

· Visionaries, Six Women Artists: Ana Thiel, Debra Thompson, Glen Rogers, Kate Hunt, Martha E. López, Wendy Moyer opening, Friday, March 3         by Tania Noriz pictorial

· Oasis-Making, Tikkun         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher "The judge gave me a choice: two years in Rikers or getting out of town in 24 hours."

· ¡Viva México!, Surreal y Resiliente         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert México se ha escabullido ingenioso entre cataclismos y catástrofes.

· Otros Sueños         por Alejandro Anaya Para muchos de nosotros San Miguel de Allende representa la tierra prometida.

· Visionarias, Seis Mujeres Artistas: Ana Thiel, Debra Thompson, Glen Rogers, Kate Hunt, Martha E. López, Wendy Moyer inauguración, Viernes, 3 de Marzo         por Tania Noriz pictórico

February 19

· Joining Forces         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Lunch was delicious, the food, of course, but especially my conversation with José Luis.

· Heaven in a Wildflower, Allan Baillie, Botanicals, Photography opening - Sat, Feb. 18, 5-8pm         by Phoebe Greyson "Nature educates us into beauty and inwardness and is a source of the most noble pleasure."

· Veracruz Sketches, Reveries on the Papaloapan         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert ...multicolored houses, which are all dressed up, ready to party.

· Trazos de Veracruz, Ariles del Papaloapan         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert ...las casas multicolores, vestidas de fiesta

· Garbage and the Big Picture         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher When they warm up their car in the morning, my house fills with exhaust fumes.

· What Son Jarocho is for Me Soledad, concert, Tue, Feb. 21         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert For me it is the Jazz of Mexico.

· Que es para mí el Son Jarocho Soledad, concierto, Martes 21 de Feb.         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert Es el Jazz mexicano...

· MyStudio Art Walk, 2023, pictorial         Peter A. Davis, Lindsay Duval, Suzy Taylor Sat, Sun, Feb 18, 19

· Like walking into a hug. At Casa Nostra.         by Don Day It worked as, not unexpectedly, did the crowning glory of black truffles.

February 12

· Too Quiet         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Isolation, if it doesn't make you crazy, makes you sane.

· Two Historical Fiction Writers, a Conversation         Sher Davidson and Catherine Marenghi I can't tell you how long I searched for my great aunt's famous potato pie recipe, torta di patate.

· Incense and Herbal Magic         by Carmi Simon We were always the only white people in the store.

· Not Smart Enough         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Until very recently, the dominant scientific opinion about consciousness was that it didn't exist.

· Falling Up the Stairs, Janet Sternburg         Talk - Friday, Monday, Feb. 17, 27 "She is one of those rare individuals... who is equally talented as a photographer and a writer."

· MyStudio Art Walk, 2023, pictorial         Gaia Schilke, Lino Arteaga, Katrina Noel Sat, Sun, Feb 18, 19

· SMA's bargain burger. Delivered. From La Frontera.         by Don Day Having La Frontera's burgers delivered to our door though was a bit of an accident.

February 5

· The Bells are Ringing         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Listening to White Christmas in a country where snow is unknown is bizarre.

· Happiness is an Inside Job         by Luba Nikolayev, text and photos What was the case in our recent move to San Miguel? Did I try to run away from my problems?

· MyStudio Art Walk, 2023, pictorial         Alifie Rojas, Barry Weiss, Catherine Shea Sat, Sun, Feb 18, 19

· Spending two hours in France. Without leaving San Miguel.         by Don Day "Love is like wine. It needs time. It needs to ferment."

January 29

· Eating and Sleeping         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Abundance is easier to realize, well-rested and with a full stomach.

· Entering an Indian Palace         by Luba Nikolayev, text and photos I've never heard this kind of music live before. Everything is new.

· Migrating Textiles, An Unexpected Benefit         by Lena Bartula Fri, Sat, Feb 3, 4

· Black Loft, pictorial         by Valentina Deffís, photos and architectural design This loft features locally-sourced materials...

· MyStudio Art Walk, 2023, pictorial Sat, Sun, Feb 18, 19

· Liked it so much, I bought a box. OK, two.         by Don Day Had I found the new year's best bargain? Or had I fallen for some prettily packaged plonk?

January / Enero 2023

January 22

· Freedom's Cost         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Free speech is messy, but "the marketplace of ideas" works.

· Art from Upset, Post-Move Creativity         by Alejandro Anaya, text and art The trick is to use the upset to our advantage.

· The Art of Looking         by Susan Fassberg A stone vessel in an abandoned courtyard feels like a portal to another time and space.

· Searching for Lost Family, More than Cousins Talk - Thur, Jan 26         by Bruce Sarbit "If Bruce Sarbit is still alive, tell him I am Alain Gaubert, the nephew of Charles Goldberg."

· The Nude Model, Figure This... Opening, Sun, Jan 29         Soberman-Cammarata At that time the painters, spectators, and collectors were men.

· What the Hell Does He Know?         Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Taking photos doesn't make you a photographer. Painting a canvas doesn't make you an artist.

· Creatividad Post Mudanza         por Alejandro Anaya, texto y arte Solo tenemos que aprender a usar la disrupción a nuestro favor.

· San Miguel's Forgotten (by me) Asian Restaurant         by Don Day It was rather revolutionary in its day. The first chef-driven restaurant ever in SMA.

· Where Can We Live in Peace?, ABBA House         Documentary, Fri. Jan 27 The new center will be an example to the world of what is possible.

January 15

· Paying Attention         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher I bend down and wash the cat's face with my still damp fingers.

· The Art of the Move         by Alejandro Anaya, text, photos, art This ordinary upheaval is also part of my artistic process.

· Duped         by Claudia Peresman Let's start right now by agreeing to understand the problems.

· El arte de la mudanza         por Alejandro Anaya, texto, fotos, arte El arte que hacemos nace justamente de todo ese caos, no solo de los cafecitos.

· A Funny Thing: Bothering Myself         Dr. David, Chief Cook / Bottle-washer One doesn't have to be Carl Jung to interpret this one.

· 5 Things You May not Know About SMA, and 5 Places to Lunch After You Do         by Don Day I hated history in school. But I love history when I’m knee deep in it.

· Son Jarocho Celebration: Suena el Fandango         Concert, Tues, Jan 17 The most common instruments in the Son are... and the Donkey Jaw.

· Celebrando El Son Jarocho, Suena el Fandango         Concierto, Martes, 17 de Ene. En el son los instrumentos más comunes son... y la quijada de burro.

January 8

· Ring In the New         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher I was a clever clown and everyone was gracious enough to allow and enjoy my foolery.

· Design Notes         by Claudia Peresman Most of us hesitate to stop the flow of traffic on a narrow sidewalk while we stop to admire a doorway.

· From the Mountain to the Valley         by Valentina Deffís ...artisan hands of Mexican men and women working with ancestral techniques.

· De la montaña al valle         Valentina Deffís ...manos artesanas de mexicanas y mexicanos que trabajan técnicas ancestrales.

· A Funny Thing: Yes, But No         Dr. David, Chief Cook / Bottle-washer Pushed too far, this man killed his master and escaped, finding refuge beside the spring on that mountainside.

· "The best traditional dish in the world". Right here in SMA.         by Don Day "Korean slaves brought to the region created the recipe using local ingredients."

January 1

· A Prayer for the Dead         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Those of us left behind need some sacred theater to come to terms with our loss.

· Halcyon Days: Daffodils         by Eva Hunter When they got out of the chairs, I pulled them back to their original positions in the room.

· A Funny Thing: Uncompensated         by Dr. David, Chief Cook / Bottle-washer "I've come to understand that there is a reason we are born into the wrong family."

· A Hidden Hometown Treasure         by Alejandro Anaya, text and photos It is impossible not to be surprised within that august enclosure.

· Un tesoro escondido en mi tierra         por Alejandro Anaya, texto y fotos Es imposible no sorprenderse al entrar a ese recinto.

December / Diciembre 2022

December 25

· Do Cats Go to Hell?         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Given someone else's warm lap and a better menu, my cat would leave and never give me another thought.

· Halcyon Days: Falling Down         by Eva Hunter It is quiet here in my San Antonio barrio on a rugged rocky street

· A Funny Thing: Painted into a Corner         by Dr. David, Chief Cook / Bottle-washer San Miguel is the only place where mothers tell their children to put on a coat before they go inside.

· Shaken not stirred. By Diego.         by Don Day Last Thursday evening, I had four cocktails. I wasn't celebrating anything, other than it being five o'clock.

· The Secret of Dr. Grinberg film review         by Jeffrey R. Sipe ...answers very few questions, but asks enough to keep viewers thinking long after the closing credits.

· My Queen Died Today         by Bruce Stuart To the Buckingham Palace we were called, To see my father receive a MBE

December 18

· Further Down the Road         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher I've always made allowance for the egos of artists. They have to believe in themselves.

· On the Wings of a Butterfly         by Ms. Dale Brous Occasionally a limb might break from the sheer weight of the butterflies.

· The Stars of San Miguel         by Alejandro Anaya, text and photos Our brightest stars are not the metallic ones suspended over our head.

· Las Estrellas de San Miguel         por Alejandro Anaya, texto y fotos Nuestras estrellas más brillantes no son las metálicas que están suspendidas sobre las calles.

· Cha Cha Cha. The sequel's as good as the original.         by Don Day It isn't fancy food. It's fill your belly and make you feel good food.

· The Kings of the World, film review         by Jeffrey R. Sipe "The other day I dreamed all men fell asleep... And the fences of the earth burned."

December 11

· On the Road Again         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Religion, like sex, is a deep-seated urge.

· Preserving Sea Turtles, La Sirena Gordita         by Joseph Sorrentino It's estimated that one in a thousand will survive.

· Advancing the Folk Art Tradition, Guadalupe Trejo Workshops, Mon-Fri, Dec. 12-16 & 19-23         by Alejandro Anaya That ceremony changed me forever.

· Avanzando la tradición del arte popular, Guadalupe Trejo Talleres, Lun-Vier 12-16 y 19-23 de Dic         por Alejandro Anaya Esa ceremonia me cambió para siempre

· The Beginnings of a New Museum, La Casa Hogar Mexiquito         by Alejandro Anaya Edgardo's artistic expertise evoking on its walls that noble spirit.

· El rostro de un nuevo museo, la Casa Hogar Mexiquito         por Alejandro Anaya Los murales son un importante acento en el magno proyecto que representa este museo.

· Bacalao is back. From Chef Maria.         by Don Day She served a buffet with a staggering 32 different dishes

· A 37-Minute Miracle, Le Pupille, film review         by Nina Rodríguez ...a unique voice and an eye that captures humanity at its most complex.

December 4

· On the Road in SMA         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher "You were sure that you were going to die."

· Zeferino's Dream         by Alejandro Anaya There is a lot of history behind the façade, and in it.

· El sueño de Zeferino         por Alejandro Anaya Inicialmente mucha gente criticó su diseño gótico.

· Scorpions, Coming to Terms: Nobody Knows the Spanish I Speak         by Mark Saunders A little knowledge is dangerous, but a lot makes for a long string of sleepless nights.

· Liminal Dream: Ri Anderson's Mexico City Opening I find this fantasy both seductive and terrifying, magical and threatening.

· Sueño Liminal: Ri Anderson Inauguración CDMX Encuentro esta fantasía a la vez seductora y aterradora, mágica y amenazante.

· Hoppin' On Down to Venencia for Chapulines         by Don Day "I think the place to sit is at the bar. Let's saddle up".

· The Other Tom, film review         by Jeffrey R. Sipe It is very much like real life wrapped up in a piece of fiction.

November / Noviembre 2022

November 27

· A Star is Born         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher First, we take San Miguel and then we take the world.

· Lacquer Gourds from Guerrero Open House - Sat, Sun, Nov. 26, 27         by Susan Page ...persuading the artists to return to using traditional ingredients.

· SMA: One Door at a Time         by Alejandro Anaya There are many ways to experience this city.

· Descubriendo San Miguel una puerta a la vez         por Alejandro Anaya Hay muchas formas de vivir esta ciudad.

· The Toledo of México?         by Alejandro Anaya We all need our "Toledo," to get lost in the streets of another time.

· ¿El Toledo de México?         por Alejandro Anaya Necesitamos nuestro "Toledo" para... perdernos en callecitas de otro tiempo...

· Peter Leventhal - The Last of the Collection Opening - Friday, Nov. 25 Death in its completeness does not happen until we are forgotten.

· Maru Vázquez - Visual Codes Opening - Saturday, Dec. 3 These codes are the maps of the Universe as gifted through me to my hands.

· Maru Vázquez - Códigos Visuales Inauguración - Sábado, 3 de Dic. Estos códigos son los mapas del Universo que me regalaron a través de mis manos.

November 20

· Quixote in San Miguel         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher She was, and still is, shoveling against the tide.

· Sisterhood and Rebels: Femicide and Violence         by Irene Fuentes For girls and women to live free of violence, in full enjoyment of their human rights.

· La Cocina de SMA at Tyto's         by Don Day The next day I sent him on what must have been one of the wildest goose chases ever.

November 13

· Life's a Stage         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher "Be careful what you pretend to be, because that is what you are."

· Black is Beautiful, Opening - Sunday, November 20         Kathleen Cammarata and Joe Molinaro Black is an ancient color, the first color, the first charcoal drawing dated 35,000 BCE

· Archaeologists Forced to Rebury Unusual Discovery         by Peter Dockrill Archaeologists have to "undiscover" the cultural treasures.

November 6

· Sugary Skulls         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Mexicans really know how to party.

· You Bet Your Sweet Patootie They're Good         by Don Day Then I came to San Miguel de Allende and my tongue got all twisted around.

· SMA: "Like combining a Fellini film and Buddhist retreat"         by Lorna Thornber Hours of mutual storytelling over a few rounds of tequila helped seal the deal.

October 30

· Live Long and Better         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher In the city you can be as weird as you want, but nature has a way of keeping you honest.

· Fiesta of Precious Blood - pictorial         by Joseph Sorrentino, photos and text Sixteen young men and two young girls make a promise that lasts three years.

· Ancient Maya Drugs: Enemas and Entheogens         by Sahir Pandey Two articles

October / Octubre 2022

October 23

· Once Upon a Time         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher We human beings love stories. "Once upon a time" is a magic enchantment.

· Why All These Skeletons? - Galeria Atotonilco's Day of Dead Open House - Sat, Sun, Oct 29, 30         by Susan Page Instead of fearing death, the Aztecs embraced it.

· Mexico's 1,500-year-old Unknown Pyramids         from BBC Unearthed / by Lina Zeldovich These pyramids are held together by sticky juice from the prickly pear cactus.

October 16

· Who's Crazy Now?         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Big Tech's algorithm strengthens our sense of belonging.

· Graffiti and Mural Festival, Colectivo Coyote Urbano         Friday-Sunday, October 21-23 The participation of 80 artists, both local and from different states of Mexico...

· 1,000-Year-Old Cañada de la Virgen Monument Given Protection         by Sahir Pandey ...a large stone temple complex and many ancillary structures.

October 9

· Madison Avenue         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Advertising works. We all tend to buy, or buy into, the loudest, most frequent message.

· She's Beside Herself - Exhibition, La Huipilista Artspace         by Lena Bartula I can't bring myself to remove the set and put my studio back in order.

· Three Generations of OaxaCalifornians: Compartimento Cinematográfico         by Jeffrey R. Sipe film review

October 2

· Happy New Year, Indeed         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher When I get the rhythm right, stumbling blocks transform into stepping stones.

· Body Fictions, Karen Wight & Kathleen Cammarata: exhibit / conversation with the artists         Sat, Sun, Mon; Oct 8, 9, 10 The depiction of the body, can never be neutral like the drawing of a chair.

· Indigenous Cinema in San Miguel: Compartimento Cinematográfico         by Jeffrey R. Sipe film reviews

September / Septiembre 2022

September 25

· Parts and Wholes         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher "Anyone who does not respond 'Hello' when they are greeted is a barbarian."

· Independence Day Parade pictorial / pictórico         by Paynal Ward, text and photos ...you could hitch a ride on a truck or even sometimes a helicopter to the area of combat.

· Mexicanos en Acción, Exposición Colectiva pictorial / pictórico         by Erik Zavala, photos / fotos Casa Europa

September 18

· Asking and Receiving         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher I comment on his goings-on with genuine interest, while continuing to beg...

· Happy Ending / Beginning         by Mary Norquist A forty-year quest completed.

· Terrazas SMA Terraces, pictorial / pictórico         by Valeria Ascencio We cannot forget Antonio Banderas on the terrace of one of the best hotels in the city...

September 11

· My Big Head         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher I worried what other unknown errors will rear up to bite me in the ass.

· Sky's the Limit: "New" Cinema in SMA         by Henrietta Weekes "It sparked me to want to create new spaces in SMA that are culturally regenerative."

September 4

· Four Jewish Jokes... or Five         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher "Life is full of pain and suffering, and it's all over much too soon."

· Between Worlds / Entre Mundos, James Gritz, Photography & Mixed Media Saturday, Sept. 10 My latest images fuse the literal with abstract textures of life.

· Objetos Rituales, El Libro y la Exposición de Adelia Sayeg Sigue hasta el 23 de Sept.         por Jorge Contreras Ese tipo de sensibilidad en sus obras remite a un mundo que se parece a un poema.

August / Agosto 2022

August 28

· An Old Dog's New Tricks         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Reorganizing is putting it mildly. In fact, in this instance, "putting it mildly" is putting it mildly.

· Giving Voice to Inner Life: The Art of Bobbi Van Open Studio, Fridays and Saturdays         by Siba Kumar Das ...induces you into contemplating such things as time, transience, and transcendence.

· Geography-Based Catholicism         by Joseph Toone In Mexico a niece can inherit her uncle-priest's homes or cars.

August 21

· My Nervous Breakdown         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher I had to strategically invest whatever force was at my disposal to get the essentials done.

· Pilar Ortiz and the Power of Personality         by Don Day She calls me her angel. I feel very, very special.

August 14

· There are Two Types of People         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher When you already have 180 million dollars, it seems you want 180 million and five dollars.

· Yoga for Every Body         by Melinda Marino, Founder Esencia Yoga Yoga is about not always getting it right, about perseverance.

· Mujeres en el Arte Saturday, August 13, 5-8pm Fabrica la Aurora Art Walk

August 7

· A More Perfect Union         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher "Don't spit in the soup. We all have to eat." - Lyndon Johnson

· Returning to Nature, Authentic Green Burial         by Felix Chancellor ...being actors in a grand play beyond our wildest knowing and imagination.

· Mexican Hand Signals         by Pat Hall Be careful with this one in Mexico.

· He Killed a Kidnapper and Now He's in Jail

· Mató a Secuestrador y Ahora Está en la Cárcel

July 31

· Dating in the Time of Covid         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher I don't think politics should prevent us from sitting down together and having a beer.

· Enormous Life Lesson Maru Vázquez Opening - Mujeres en el Arte, August 13         I have been able to give way to my wildest dreams and my deepest concerns.

· Una Enorme Enseñanza de Vida Maru Vázquez Inauguración - Mujeres en el Arte, Sábado, 13 de Agosto He podido dar salida a mis más alocados sueños y mis más profundas inquietudes.

· Pre-Colombian Reinterpretations Reinterpretaciones Precolombinas Jared Jiménez         Opening - Saturday, August 6 - Inauguración

July / Julio 2022

July 24

· Earth First         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Show me that in which a person believes and I will show you his religion.

· The Unkown Result of the Journey, Merry Calderoni Opening - Mujeres en el Arte, August 13         A successful painting is never guaranteed.

· Controlling the Weather, Los Graniceros by Joseph Sorrentino, text and photos Photos from four ceremonies that took place over the course of a year.

· Sex Ed at the Corner Store, CASA         by Sanjana Natesan No study suggests that condom availability increases sexual activity.

July 17

· Crazy Is as Crazy Does         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher For us expats, community is the most magical aspect of this magical town.

· Drawing with Wire, Zoë Siegel Opening - Mujeres en el Arte, August 13         It is held together with delicate strength.

· A Symphony of Youth Free Concert, Tuesday, July 19 by Fredric Dannen "to bring music to all our children and young people in San Miguel."

· MyStudio Art Walk: preview 8 - Roberto Buchanan / Shannon Reece / Sharon Jeffers / Sue Griffin / Suzy Taylor Sat. Sun. July 16, 17         pictorial The artists of Col. San Antonio open their studios, houses and galleries.

July 10

· A Chill on Blackberry Hill         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher As in war, whoever makes the fewest mistakes wins.

· Inking for Change         by Ria Talken I, like a lotus, flourished out of my muck.

· Waking Up to Violence Against Women: CASA by Sanjana Natesan ...to do something about everyday violence against women.

· A Power Held By All Women: Wendy Moyer Opening - Mujeres en el Arte, August 13 My works are deeply layered with hopes, fears, conversations...

· MyStudio Art Walk: preview 7 - Daniela Pruneda / Donna Russo / Jonathon Williams / Peter A Davis / Peter Gee Sat. Sun. July 16, 17         pictorial The artists of Col. San Antonio open their studios, houses and galleries.

July 3

· Fake News and the Ugly American         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher A sense of humor is a sign of intelligence.

· ABBA: Finding Refuge Movie / Party / Benefit - Friday, July 8 Casa ABBA has helped over 80,000 migrants

· Haunting the Hacienda, Jo Anderson Brenzo Opening, Sat. July, 9 I immediately felt the opulence of the past, the decay...

· Betwixt: Shifting Parameters of Home, Ri Anderson Opening - Mujeres en el Arte, August 13 It was only natural that my work focused more and more inward.

· MyStudio Art Walk: preview 6 - Linda Joy / Jon Levin / Lori Schwilling Mark Andrew / Michael Schwarcz Sat. Sun. July 16, 17         pictorial The artists of Col. San Antonio open their studios, houses and galleries.

June / Junio 2022

June 26

· Los Locos Unmasked: Like You've Never Seen It         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Most of the trucks each contain enough speakers to amplify a concert at a mid-sized arena.

· Our Own Human Nature, Ana de los Rios Opening - Mujeres en el Arte, August 13 I am concerned about the crossroads at which the entire world finds itself.

· Hacia Nuestra Propia Naturaleza, Ana de los Rios Mujeres en el Arte, Fabrica la Aurora, Sábado 6 de Agosto Me preocupa la encrucijada en la que se encuentra el mundo entero.

· Fusing Surrealism and Expressionism, Fernando Vignoli Thursday, June 30 ...leading the viewer to come across texture, plasticity and creation.

· MyStudio Art Walk: preview 4 - David Webb / Dawn Lundquist / Jaime Salazar / Lawrence Selevan / Linda Joslin Sat. Sun. July 16, 17         pictorial The artists of Col. San Antonio open their studios, houses and galleries.

June 19

· One Man Band         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher It's empowering to realize that I've got the ability to do it on my own.

· The Oldest Profession Boystown Paintings and Drawings 2022         by Henry Vermillion The feminist Germaine Greer... concluded that "Prostitution and painting go hand in hand."

· Consuming Water and the Landscape: Carolina Parra         pictorial Mujeres en el Arte, Fabrica la Aurora, Saturday August 6

· El Consumo del Agua y el Paisaje: Carolina Parra         pictórico Mujeres en el Arte, Fabrica la Aurora, Sábado 6 de Agosto

· MyStudio Art Walk: preview 4 Lindsay Duval / Katrina Noel / Joe Campiere Sat. Sun. July 16, 17         pictorial The artists of Col. San Antonio open their studios, houses and galleries.

June 12

· Three Holidays, Three Israelis         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher All Jewish holidays can be summed up by the saying: "They tried to kill us. We won. Let's eat."

· Art as a Cathartic Exercise Mujeres en el Arte, August 6         Lilia Luján I am seduced by art, music, culture, people, nature and gastronomy.

· El Arte Como un Ejercicio Catártico Mujeres en el Arte, 6 de Agosto         Lilia Luján Me seduce el arte, la música, la cultura, la gente, la naturaleza y la gastronomía.

· MyStudio Art Walk: preview 3 Catherine Shea / Gaia Schilke / Glen Rogers Sat. Sun. July 16, 17         pictorial The artists of Colonia San Antonio will open their studios, houses and galleries to the public.

June 5

· Poor Little Rich Man         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher It's a small town and I don't want to make enemies.

· The Naked Inner World Sandra de la Torre, Photography         by Jeffrey R. Sipe Her photographs exude an inner spirituality... describing a sometimes torturous journey.

· MyStudio Art Walk: preview 2 Alifie Rojas / Barry Weiss / Béa Aaronson Sat. Sun. July 16, 17         pictorial The artists of Colonia San Antonio will open their studios, houses and galleries to the public.

May 29

· Mexico is at Full Volume         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The activity was frenetic. The noise was impressive, even by Mexican standards.

· What's in a Mexican Nickname?         by Pat Hall I have heard many nicknames in Mexico, and most of them, at first, made no sense to me.

· MyStudio Art Walk: preview 1 Al Tirado / Lauren Osornio / Honore Kaplan Sat. Sun. July 16, 17         pictorial The artists of Colonia San Antonio will open their studios, houses and galleries to the public.

· El Retiro's National Film Premier 3 Generations of Women in Atotonilco Sat. May 28         by Jeffrey R. Sipe Looking incisively into Mexican society has become the trademark of Alatorre's work.

May / Mayo 2022

May 22

· Closing and Opening Doors         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher San Miguel is a river and most of us are just floating along.

· 60s So Cal Car Culture in SMA: pictorial         by Paynal Ward Many bizarre, very special details cover these automotive masterpieces.

May 15

· Bach and Climate Change         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Her sensitivity ran wild in many, less musical regards.

· Sailing to San Miguel         by Jerome Phillips I seldom back off in highway or bar situations.

May 8

· Watermelon and Death         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher My glibness is in accord with the lightheartedness they have towards death here in Mexico.

· 740 Moons, Adelia Sayeg Opening, Saturday, May 14         pictorial I am part of those who seek to rescue that spiritual heritage of our ancestors.

· 740 Lunas, Adelia Sayeg Inauguración - Sábado, 14 de Mayo         pictórico Soy parte de aquellos que buscan rescatar esa herencia espiritual de nuestros ancestros.

· What is so Important About Cinco de Mayo?         by Natalie Taylor The French wanted to conquer the country and revive an empire in Mexico.

May 1

· Every Time They Play that Um-pah-pah         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Regular immersion in nature is one of three things proven to result in longer lives.

· Gilded Photography: Lori Pond and Wendi Schneider Opening - Saturday, May 7         pictorial To illustrate both the preciousness of life and certainty of death...

· They Take You Away         by David Armando Garza II, aka, Lynx Bigtooth Maple The pure miracles of life do take you away. But they bring you back again.

April / Abril 2022

April 24

· Why is this Night Different?         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Dogs and people are wackier during the full moon. Hospitals stock more blood...

· Photographing the World: Alison Wright         by Robert J. Hawkins; photos by Alison Wright ...a person whose pictures gave voice to the often unseen and unheard around the world.

· Señor de la Conquista Danzantes         por Jon Welsh Pictórico

April 17

· A Lion Roars in Guadiana         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher I admit that I am a stranger to abundance, a late bloomer...

· My Mexican Adventure Opening, Friday, April 22         by Beverly Sky I came very reluctantly to Mexico after the death of both of my parents.

· Who are the Russian People? Talk, Saturday, April 23         by Frank Thoms The Russia I knew is becoming another Russia, harkening back to Stalin days.

· Lord of the Conquest Dancers         by Jon Welsh Pictorial

April 10

· Time Travel: Back and Forward         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Lingering is often the kiss of death.

· Close Looking, Parts One and Two: How to Draw a Face         by Henry Vermillion He couldn't be persuaded. And he was usually right.

· Gil Gutiérrez: SMA to NYC         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher You don't have to go to New York to catch the show.

· Pass the Bottle and Praise the Agave         by Don Day It didn't go quite as planned.

April 3

· Seven in One Stroke         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher What at the moment seems like a quick solution often make matters worse.

· Blue Unicorns, the Rise of the Novel Isis Rodriguez, opening - Saturday, April 9         by Zyanya Gallegos Isis battled social media giants for the right to post intelligent writing about her art works.

· A Garden, Theater, Mural and Hope for San Miguel Viejo         by Ojala Niños The mural's elements tell the journey of the first settlement of San Miguel Viejo.

· Mayor Mauricio Trejo Addresses Rotary         video It was a very hopeful speech, which Lokkal presents here with thanks to Rotary and without further comment.

March / Marzo 2022

March 27

· Hold Your Horses         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher There is an etiquette when exploding things, a formal procedure that is followed.

· The Beauty and Difficulty of Being a Woman         by Tania Noriz, The Good News SMA The most beautiful thing about being a woman is crying without being criticized.

· Emilio González, Painter: Blessed is his sensitivity Fabrica Art Walk, Sat, Apr. 2         by Maru Vázquez Its theme, color, structure and great handling of the technique amazed me.

· The Glorias, Gloria Steinem "Biopic" Movie, Q&A with Director, Wednesday, March 30, 7pm         by Jeffrey R. Sipe The bus was out of time, forever traveling to the next demonstration, the next talk, the next rally.

· Lord of the Column, Grieving Our Suffering Earth         by Mary Jane Miller Roosters begin to crow as towers and domes appear on the city's horizon.

· ¿Qué es lo más bonito y lo más difícil de ser mujer?         por Tania Noriz, The Good News SMA Lo más hermoso de ser mujer es llorar sin ser criticada.

· Emilio González, Pintor: Bendita su sensibilidad Fabrica Art Walk, Sáb, 2 de Abr.         por Maru Vázquez Su temática, colorido, estructura y gran manejo de la técnica me maravillaron.

March 20

· Something We Can All Agree On         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher As a country, the United States desperately needs to agree on something.

· After Hours with Willy Bo Richardson         Gallery Skot Foreman The world needs a load-stone that orients people towards what has staying power.

March 13

· It's the Wanting         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Now, when she exceeds her capacity to receive, I stop giving.

· Red Dresses: International Women's Day         Ser Mujer ...each of them is a daughter, mother or sister of someone who hopes to see them again.

· A Day Without Women: My Heart Project         by Kate Van Doren Thank you for elevating your voice and the voice of women.

· Los Vestidos Rojos: Día Internacional de la Mujer         Ser Mujer ...cada una de ellas es una hija, una madre o una hermana de alguien que espera volver a verlas.

March 6

· Fear of Flying         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher ...a staid individual, he did not want to let loose.

· The Woman Who Becomes A Bird Museum Exhibit in Guanajuato City         by Viridiana Gutiérrez ...all sentient beings, who seek to experience and reveal a part of themselves that has been kept hidden...

· SMA Art Pioneers: the Brooks - pictorial Exhibit closes Saturday

February 27

· Harvesting Papayas         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The bad news is that almost everyone is distracted by the clown show that is modern culture.

February / Febrero 2022

February 20

· The Company I Keep         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Atheistic, he yet has a worshipful attitude towards nature.

· Francesca Moriggi, Ceramics - pictorial I seek to value what we always see but perhaps forget or absorb without living it.

· Francesca Moriggi, Ceramica - pictórica Busco valorizar lo que siempre vemos pero tal vez olvidamos y absorbemos sin vivirlo.

February 13

· Sunshine, Covid and Belonging         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher That vitamin D reduces the severity of respiratory illness is old news.

· The Perfume of Rosemary: A Radio Interview         by A.S. Reisfield These expressions of Life convey a message about society off course.

February 6

· Another Pushy Gringo         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Children "make sense" of an abusive situation in a nonsensical way.

January 30

· Magical Mysterious Monarchs         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Material is no less mysterious a phenomenon than is consciousness; it may even be stranger.

January / Enero 2022

January 23

· Me and My Big Mouth         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Life is messy. There are no simple answers, only simple-minded people.

· The Orphan and the Bananas: Proyecto de Vida         by Colette Morya It was as if I were seeing myself in a mirror.

January 16

· San Miguel's School of Hard Knocks         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The dog was barking ferociously, waiting its moment to advance and sink its teeth in.

· Ruta Maya: Journeying Towards Indigenous Wisdom         by Colette Morya ...to hear again from those who were silenced by the conquerors...

January 9

· My Near-Death Experience         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher "El gringo no se murio!" The gringo didn't die!

· To Betsy Bowman, Who Saved My Life         by Colette Morya This woman, whom I barely knew, was my last hope.

January 2

· Love and Death         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Nothing affects our attitutude towards life as much as our attitude towards death.