Moving on ain’t easy

The thought occurred to me that since my divorce, grief was the mantle of my own identity. I focused on my grief and made certain others knew of my pain. Receiving condolences was the most positive thing in my life at that time and I subconsciously invited the commiseration of others as a substitute to offset my depression.

If it’s your neighborhood Banda band, you may be out of luck

In my computer I have a whole file on “mindfulness.” Originally I became aware of the term while studying for my Masters in spirituality, and later, through my son-in-law, who has a Ph.D in psychology. I’ve found this simple concept to be one of the most useful and effective ways to balance my life, so I can be the most grateful, joyful and present in each precious moment.

We’ll be called to reshape our world

The New Year began with a lunar eclipse (everything in form and matter will change) and the first day of the New Year itself is/was void as if clearing the way for the New Year. Mars is retrograde till March 10 and Mercury is also retrograde, till Jan.15.

Most are safe, some are clean, none have windows and all serve cheap beer & mixed drinks

To find the true cantina, one must journey deep into the labyrinth of Centro Mazatlán.

The establishments in these neighborhoods are the perfect venue for a unique type of cultural immersion. Most are safe, some are clean, none have windows and all serve cheap beer and mixed drinks. For the price of three beers in a Gold Zone bar, you can get falling down drunk in a Centro cantina… in theory, of course. Some folks view these places as sordid dens of iniquity filled with drunken banditos and hookers, while others see them as a destination for cultural adventure. No matter what preconceived notion you carry through the portals of a cantina, it’s never quite what you expect.