Ron Paul
I’m with you on this Ron Paul thang. Ron Paul Blasts Unconstitutional Undeclared Wars at GOP Debate I might have to get you to register to vote. But, in my (I was going to say ‘all reality’ but I changed my mind) ………….. in my way of thinking he comes off as too much of […]
Rebel Part of Me
Steve to Joy: Well, I guess and hope you made it to your destination OK. I went out to the art deal at Nuevo Cafe. The artist, whom I talked with, was pretty good, He had traveled a lot in Mexico and painted people mostly. I then went to the Surf Club and listened to […]
Best Day Ever
Steve to Joy: Happy Best Day Ever! And to answer your question “why do you go to work?”: I go to work because on this Best Day it is what I know that works to earn a living for myself. Until I learn a better way I will most likely repeat this every Best Day. […]
On the Edge
Joy to Steve: Finding Meaning in Life Steve to Joy: I like that one. I will read it more at home. So, from a brief overview it seems that whatever it is we want we must use the old carrot trick, hold it almost within reach. Desire it and work towards it but keep it […]
It’s Natural
Happy Wednesday, Lots of rain, no motivation. “I would rather be dreaming” The political situation is on my mind. I am trying to grasp the ‘big picture’, ‘why?’. As bad as it all seems I am afraid it is natural. God and the Devil…….life has taught us to create them in our image. I was […]
Make the Most of Your Time
Steve to Joy: I miss you already. I always feel as if I could have done more to make our time together better. I’m sorry for that. And now you won’t be here for awhile. I guess that is a lesson for both of us. Make the most of your time with your mom while […]
Journey to Ixtlán
Going off to the ‘mountains’ is not that difficult here, and Ixtlán is about 60 km northeast.
Tule; One big tree
It is said that this tree is the largest living thing in the world.
Visiting the Etlas
San Augustin de Etla and Villa de Etla, all in one day!
On the Roof; Sunrise & Sunset
A few pictures of our new surroundings, and an awesome sunrise.
Circo Medina!
While riding in a taxi to move to our new apartment, we had to make our way through a circus caravan traveling into the city from the north. The elephants, horses, and ponies were plodding along with the other traffic. I later went to one of their performances. I think I was the only ‘gringo’ […]
Graffiti; Art?
The writing’s on the wall.
In the city of Oaxaca it is alive and well.
Ethnobotanical Gardens of Oaxaca
An oasis of plants in the middle of town. At times we felt as if we could be on a different planet!
Monte Alban; A Trip Into the Past
Monte Alban is one of the most impressive of the ancient ruin sites in Mexico. During its peak, from the fourth to the eighth century, the city was inhabited by over 25,000 people. By 1000 A.D. it was abandoned. The grand plaza and tombs cover about one square mile atop a mountain that is situated […]
Here We Are; Getting Settled
When Joy and I wake in the morning, we know we are in Oaxaca. Shaking off dreams of serpents in trees makes way for strange bird songs along with the more familiar Inca dove call. If the birds don’t wake you, the bells will. As if to celebrate the rising of the sun, each cathedral […]