Freedom

On September 16, 1810, after Mexicans had endured 300 years of harsh, authoritarian Spanish rule, a priest from the city of Delores decided enough was enough. Father Miguel Hidalgo rangREAD MORE

Like they’ve done in every other country in the world, people in Mexico are bracing for the impact of the Coronavirus. They’re not even close to the top of theREAD MORE

We’ve talked a lot about Mexican history and culture in this blog, but there are still many misperceptions about this country that stubbornly linger in the American consciousness. In today’sREAD MORE

Is there an idea for a story that’s been floating around in your head for a couple of years? Or perhaps you’ve been in the middle of reading a novel,READ MORE

There is a growing effort in many of the developed countries around the world to stem immigration; to close ranks and try to protect one’s territory from the flow ofREAD MORE

With the holidays upon us, I’ve been thinking about the unique mixture of Christianity and ancient religious beliefs that make up the holiday traditions in Mexico. Prior to Spain colonizingREAD MORE

Do you ever get frustrated with the political situation in America, and wonder if you’d be better off somewhere else? From climate to culture to cost of living and politics,READ MORE

The more you learn about Mexico and its people, the more you realize that there is quite possibly no prouder culture in the world. The citizens of Mexico honor theirREAD MORE

In my last blog, I talked about how I was writing a series of novels set in different regions of Mexico—the Yucatan, the west coast, the D.F., and you knowREAD MORE