Nature and Critters

Mexico’s Wildflowers: A Guide

September 30, 2026 0

Mexico’s wildflowers astounded me … as if Mother Nature had rolled out the red carpet. Traveling through the central highlands in Querétaro and Guanajuato last September, the roadsides, fields and hillsides were covered in colorful blooms – entire mountainsides shone in a patchwork of vibrant yellows, oranges, reds and pinks. [……]

Culture

Witches and Upside-Down Tortillas – Mexican Folklore

September 30, 2026 0

On Aug. 28, Mexico celebrated Grandparents’ Day, an annual tradition since 1983 that recognizes not only our grandparents’ boundless love, experience and wisdom, but also the invaluable contributions they make to Mexican families and communities. In a country where many parents and caregivers work, grandparents often play a fundamental role [……]

Events

Circus Events

September 30, 2026 0

Free outdoor Mexican-French circus this weekend in Guanajuato Acrobats and tightrope walkers will turn Guanajuato’s historic city center into an open-air circus Saturday night, performing high above the crowd in a free opening-day show at the 54th International Cervantino Festival. “Vértigo” — a Mexico-France collaboration adapted from the French production [……]

Health

Rx in Mexico

September 30, 2026 0

Prescription costs continue to climb in Mexico. Inflation is falling, but several common medications – including antibiotics, cardiovascular drugs, gastrointestinal medications, and diabetes drugs – have been rising faster than inflation for months. Where you fill your prescription can make a difference. Mexico’s major pharmacy chains offer some discounts and [……]

Health

Strengthen Your Neck – Safely

September 30, 2026 0

People of a certain age can strengthen their necks safely using gentle isometric exercises and chin tucks.  These exercises build deep muscle support without putting heavy stress on the cervical joints. Chin Tucks.   Sit or stand tall with shoulders relaxed.  Slide your head straight back as if making a double [……]

Akumal Foodie

Curious Tale of Chile en Nogada

September 30, 2026 0

September, known as the “mes patrio” or patriotic month, is the month when Mexicans commemorate the consummation of our independence, which took place in 1821. During the official celebration on Sept. 15, the President reenacts the way the independence movement began with what we call the “grito” — the cry [……]

Health

Sunday Puzzle: So-so

September 30, 2026 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz       https://www.npr.org/2026/09/27/g-s1-144718/sunday-puzzle-so-so Every answer is a four-letter word or name in which the first two letters are the same as the last two.                 Ex. Just OK –> SO-SO 1. Toy on a string 2. [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – October 2026

September 30, 2026 0

A little this and that from the media. • Azadi Tower bears Mexican flag in Independence Day tributehttps://mexiconewsdaily.com/culture/azadi-tower-mexican-flag/ • EU and Mexico Eye Expanded Trade Ties, Positioning Yucatán as Key Logistics Hub https://theyucatantimes.com/2026/09/eu-and-mexico-eye-expanded-trade-ties-positioning-yucatan-as-key-logistics-hub/ • Broken high heel cause of Cancun accident that left section of city without power     https://riviera-maya-news.com/broken-high-heel-cause-of-cancun-accident-that-left-section-of-city-without-power/2026.html [……]