A School Festival
Today was a special day at school. The 16th is the Dia de la Indepencia, Mexico’s Independence Day. It’s actually the day the Mexican War of Independence began, not the day it ended. It’s a very big day in Mexico and celebrated every bit as joyfully as July 4th in … Read More
Innocence
We were all playing and joking around today pretending that Mama had done something wrong and was in BIG trouble. I of course made a typical husband double-entendre joke about how she needed a spanking. This had the desired effect of flying over the kids’ heads and earning me a look … Read More
Ten-Year Anniversary Party
Well we couldn’t very well have an anniversary party without a cake could we? It was kind of funny that the kids had no idea what we were having a party for. They’ve no concept of internet, blogs, or anything like that. They know the computer has pictures and videos … Read More
Decade of Decadence
Decadence is described as luxurious self-indulgence. Self-indulgence as doing or tending to do exactly what one wants, especially when this involves pleasure or idleness. And while I wouldn’t say our life has been pure pleasure, and it feels as if we are almost never idle, I still contend that this … Read More
Joining the PTA
This morning there was a parent meeting at school. Yeah, the school in which not one person speaks even a word of English—that’s the one. I like to think my Spanish has gotten pretty decent, but throw me in a room with a dozen Mexican women and I don’t stand … Read More
Fountain Park
We took the kids to the fountain park this afternoon. It’s a free attraction just across the street from the malecón. The kids that are there on a Saturday are 100% local, mostly (I’m guessing) from neighborhoods well off the beach, and wearing their underwear. I’m also guessing that because … Read More
Typical Day
Our days right now go like this. We have about an hour to get the kids dressed and walk out the door for school. I take them, drop Ouest off, and then Lowe and me spend a couple of hours wandering up to the beach, swimming, and wandering back. It’s … Read More
Mazatlan Randomness
Randomness. Lowe rolls Ouest backpack to school every day now. Ouest generously allows this because, “Lowe doesn’t get to go to school.” Spaghetti night. Michelada Cielo Rojo or Michelada con Clamato—nothing beats this beer drink on a hot day. Clamato, some pepper, and usually a spice or two chosen by … Read More
