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The Ancestral Splendor of Oaxaca, Mexico

January 14, 2024

There are certain times during the year that you may want to visit the city of Oaxaca (although most anytime would be good). December is clearly one of those seasons. A time of festivities–full of music, colorful traditional dresses, ancestral dancing, and unique cuisine. An urban city designated as a

2023 Year in Review: The Best and Worst Events in a Disquieting Year

January 14, 2024

My Photography Serving Humanity

As 2023 ends, so does part of ourselves as we leave a year of world complications that will only impact us more in the future. With each passing year, I remain in awe of how there is so much that is changing before our eyes. Every year I like to

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The Power of Art in Transforming Communities

January 14, 2024

Serving Humanity

Art is an universal language that engages us to reflect, learn and be inspired by its presence in whatever form. Therefore, it is not surprising that art universally has been a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown districts, neighborhoods, and commercial corridors. There are tons of examples of how art

Spending 25 Days in the Historic City of Campeche, MX

December 19, 2023

My Photography Wanderlust

It was time to move on from Merida to the next city, heading two hours southwest to the historic city of Campeche. A city that reminds me so much of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, where my parents were born. The similarity is mostly in its architecture, narrow sidewalks, cobblestone

Art Basel 2023…. A Review of a Rapturous Week for Art Lovers

December 19, 2023

Art Destinations Arts/Culture

This year’s Art Basel-Miami Art Week was rapturous for not only art lovers but also for the city’s business community. Art Basel has truly transformed Miami in the last 10 years, making it one of the most vibrant cultural experiences, no longer limited to the convention center in Miami Beach.

Remembrance and Loss …. The Concept of An Altar

December 19, 2023

Arts/Culture My Photography Wanderlust

During my stay in Merida, Mexico, in 2023, I had the opportunity to partake in the celebration of El Dia De Los Muertos. At the time I had little understanding of what this holiday meant other than what I remembered from watching the Pixar children’s movie Coco where the audience

Solar Eclipse at the Chichén Itzá Pyramids… A Mystical Experience at one of the Seven Wonders of the World

November 14, 2023

My Photography Wanderlust

I knew during my stay in Merida, Mexico, I would tour the pyramids of Chichén Itzá as I failed to do so last year when I first visited this city. By chance, I was not aware when I booked the tour for Saturday, October 14th, 2023 that there would be

Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Merida, Mexico … What’s Not to Love

November 14, 2023

My Photography Wanderlust

By staying a week longer in Merida, I was able to partake in what was seven days of events celebrating the Day of the Dead recognized by the Mayans as Hanal Pixan, meaning “feast of the souls”. Indeed, it is! A well-orchestrated series of communal events to honor the spirits

First 30 Days in Mexico …Now What?

November 14, 2023

My Photography Wanderlust

For those who are not familiar with my blog, 2023 became the year for revamping my entire life by closing my 38-year-old consulting practice, downsizing all that I have hoarded over the years to fit into two 10×10 storage units and become a nomad. Besides a 6 week stay in

Review: New York City’s First Photo Fair, and the 2023 Armory Art Show

October 11, 2023

Art Destinations Artist Spotlight Arts/Culture

During the September Labor Day week, the art world was back in full swing in New York with five art fairs and multiple gallery openings and exhibitions. For art lovers, NYC offers so many opportunities to attend art fairs during the months of May and September. I attended two art

Traveling Freely Without a Permanent Place Called Home…And How I Planned it

October 11, 2023

How-To Tips Reinvent Yourself

This is my third story reflecting on what it takes to enter a new chapter in life and the amount of effort and work it takes to get there. The decision to retire and liberate oneself from years of accumulating possessions is both demanding and hard to do. As creatures

Review: The Broadway Musical …Here Lies Love …The Imelda Marcos Story

October 11, 2023

Arts/Culture Film/Theater Review

This past summer I was curious to attend the recent Broadway musical directed by David Byrne on the rise and fall of the infamous First Lady, Imelda Marcos of the Philippines, titled “Here Lies Love”. The musical steps away from the usual typical stage show as the entire theater is

The Ancestral Splendor of Oaxaca, Mexico

2023 Year in Review: The Best and Worst Events in a Disquieting Year

The Power of Art in Transforming Communities

Spending 25 Days in the Historic City of Campeche, MX

Art Basel 2023…. A Review of a Rapturous Week for Art Lovers

Remembrance and Loss …. The Concept of An Altar

Solar Eclipse at the Chichén Itzá Pyramids… A Mystical Experience at one of the Seven Wonders of the World

Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Merida, Mexico … What’s Not to Love

First 30 Days in Mexico …Now What?

Review: New York City’s First Photo Fair, and the 2023 Armory Art Show

Traveling Freely Without a Permanent Place Called Home…And How I Planned it

Review: The Broadway Musical …Here Lies Love …The Imelda Marcos Story

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Puerto Vallarta: A Gateway Destination of Resort Living

San Pancho and Sayulita: Truly Authentic Mexican Villages

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly about “Timeshare Resort Living”

The Splendor of Downtown Miami Skyline and the Port of Miami… so Worthy of a Visit.

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