My calvario or the 10 steps needed to join a public pool

In the Latin world, an arduous process is called un calvario , which means it´s like the stages of Christ´s progress from arrest to torture ...

Genetic map of Mexico shows mainly indigenous roots

Race can be a touchy subject in Mexico. Some are proud of their indigenous blood, others not so much. A genetic-molecular study of the Mexic...

Azaleas bloom in Guadalajara in January

In a nearby public park here in Guadalajara, el Bosque los Colomos, the azaleas are blooming in January.

A jazz musician needs to have 'damage'

Young Patrick Breiner, son of these bloggers, has some strong opinions about making a career in jazz. The joke is, What do you call a jazz ...

Half of Mexicans in poll think Obama won´t help them

Although people in Mexico seem to be thrilled that Obama is president, they remain their skeptical selves. According to a poll by La Jornada...

Bridget, California, and travels in Mexico

Letter from Cindy: A lot has happened in the past 2 months. We moved, I joined a book club, Bridget came for a visit, I went to California, ...

Monarch Butterly Reserve in Michoacán

Monarch butterflies from Canada, the Great Lakes and eastern U.S. migrate some 3,000 miles south each fall to mountaintops in Michoacán, cen...