September 8

· Buy Low, Sell High         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Feeling guilty, I called him back and gave him another $100 pesos.

· The Lover and Critic of Mexican Melodrama: Carlos Monsiváis         by Philip Gambone "To whom do you direct your trust when everything is for sale?"

· Meeting Giants         by Henry Miller ...his face lined with the expressions of a man who'd overcome hardships.

· Rip Out Your Milkweed, Part One         by Ellen Sharp, text and photos Mexican authorities started speaking out against this misguided conservation practice.

· Mysterious Morphology, opening - Andrew Klein, Galería Blue Moon, Fri, Sept 13, 5-8pm         by Andrew Klein Like human beings, living plants, experience the full range of moods and emotions.

· Not Getting the Joke: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Humor and satire seem to be beyond the grasp of Artificial Intelligence.

· Crossword Puzzle - It's All About Me         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Compre barato, venda caro         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Sintiéndose culpable, le volví a llamar y le di otros 100 pesos.

· El amante y crítico del melodrama mexicano Carlos Monsiváis         por Philip Gambone ¿A quién dirigir la confianza cuando todo está en venta?».

· Conociendo gigantes         por Henry Miller ...el rostro delineado con las expresiones de un hombre que había superado las penurias.

· Arranque su algodoncillo primera parte         por Ellen Sharp, texto y fotos Las autoridades mexicanas empezaron a denunciar esta práctica de conservación equivocada.

· Morfología misteriosa, inauguración - Andrew Klein, Galería Blue Moon, Vie, Sept 13, 5-8pm         por Andrew Klein Al igual que los seres humanos, las plantas vivas experimentan toda la gama de estados de ánimo y emociones.

· No entender el chiste La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller El humor y la sátira es un ámbito que parece estar más allá del alcance de la IA.

· Lokkal, SMA's Community Network         San Miguel online Our Digital Town Square... Browse SMA's community Wall.

September 1

· Mustard or Mayo?         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Soil depletion is at the root of America's healthcare crisis.

· Incident in the Mill Creek Watershed         by Donald Patterson My initial thought was that I had broken ribs and they were puncturing my left lung.

· Watch For It! - Bob Gibson, photo opening, Sat, Sept 7, 11am-5pm, Photographic Gallery         by Bob Gibson ...celebrating the creativity and drive of the musician.

· Walk Before You Run         by Pascual Hijuelos Abstraction means creating an experience without a narrative.

· Luis Felipe Nieto Gamiño, in memoriam         by César Arias and Donald Patterson It was a terrible injustice, a very hard blow for both researchers.

· Yui Sakamoto: Homage and Farewell, Fábrica Art Walk, Sat, Sept 7, 5-8pm         by Margaret Failoni Losing this young talent is unimaginable and heartbreaking for his family, friends and admirers.

· Blue Light, LED part 2 - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller "Incandescent light bulbs lit the 20th century; the 21st century will be lit by LED lamps."

· Crossword Puzzle - It's Elementary         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· ¿Mostaza o mayonesa?         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor El agotamiento del suelo está en la raíz de la crisis sanitaria de Estados Unidos.

· Incidente en la cuenca de Mill Creek         por Donald Patterson Mi primer pensamiento fue que me había roto las costillas y que me estaban perforando el pulmón izquierdo.

· ¡Espéralo! - Bob Gibson, inauguración de fotos, Sab, 7 sep, 11am-5pm Photographic Gallery         por Bob Gibson ...una celebración de la creatividad y el empuje del músico.

· Camina antes de correr         por Pascual Hijuelos Abstracción significa crear una experiencia sin una narrativa.

· Luis Felipe Nieto Gamiño, in memoriam         por César Arias y Donald Patterson Fue una terrible injusticia, un muy duro golpe para ambos investigadores.

· Yui Sakamoto: Homenaje y despedida, Paseo de Arte, Fábrica, Sáb. 7 de sep, 5-8pm         por Margaret Failoni La pérdida de este joven talento es inimaginable y desgarradora para su familia, amigos y admiradores.

· Luz azul, LED parte 2: la esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller «Las bombillas incandescentes iluminaron el siglo XX; el siglo XXI será iluminado por las lámparas LED».

August / Agosto 2024

August 25

· Adventures in Homemaking         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher People whose recent ancestors survived famine conserve calories better.

· The Liberated Spirit: Ancient Aztec Poetry         by Philip Gambone "Only he who comes under the divine influence, which scatters flowers and songs among men, is able to speak of 'truth on earth.'"

· Once Upon a Time In the Watershed         by Donald Patterson Felipe II had incurred considerable expense in his war with England.

· Mama Mía, Saturday Night, 1990         by Keith Miller, occasional notes from his sketchbooks Everyone was thrown together and ageism was mostly left at the door.

· Triumphant Will: Sinuhé Villegas opening - Saturday, Aug 31, 4-7pm         His works explore inner demons and personal struggles.

· A New Light, part 1 - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller The LED (Light-Emitting Diode) has transformed the world of illumination.

· Crossword Puzzle - Get It Off Me!         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Aventuras en tareas domésticas         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Las personas cuyos antepasados recientes sobrevivieron al hambre conservan mejor las calorías.

· El espíritu liberado: La antigua poesía azteca         por Philip Gambone «Sólo quien está bajo la influencia divina, que esparce flores y cantos entre los hombres, es capaz de hablar de 'la verdad en la tierra'».

· Érase una vez en la cuenca         por Donald Patterson Felipe II había incurrido en gastos considerables en su guerra con Inglaterra.

· Mama Mía, sábado por la noche, 1990         por Keith Miller, notas ocasionales de sus cuadernos de bocetos Todo el mundo estaba unido y la discriminación por edad se dejaba en la puerta.

· Voluntad Triunfante: Sinuhé Villegas inauguración - sábado 31 de agosto, 4-7pm         Sus obras exploran los demonios interiores y las luchas personales.

· Una nueva luz, parte 1: la esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller El LED (diodo emisor de luz) ha transformado el mundo de la iluminación.

August 18

· Walking the Dog         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Corresponding to my new apartment's panoramic vista, my psychological horizon is much wider.

· Birds of a Feather         by Donald Patterson I learned that these watersheds were part of the Central Flyway for the migration of neo-tropical birds.

· Ancient Symbols - Open Studio - Dawn Gaskill, Saturday, August 24 Its exquisite visual properties make it perhaps the most opulent paint ever known.

· Honoring the Legacy of Maia Williams Maia celebrated love, laughter, friendship, equity, and kindness in all she did.

· Sanctuary for All: Angelitos Sanctuario benefits - concert, Sat, Aug 24, - exhibition, Fri-Sun, Aug 30-Sept 1         by Bobbi Palmer A pack of eight burros also came to call.

· The Truth? - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller No matter how much a software product ruins your life that the software maker has zero liability.

· Events, Aug. 18-24         by Robert J Hawkins Spend a day on the farm, check out cool cars, music, art, opera — just do it.

· Crossword Puzzle - First Aniversary         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Paseando a la perra         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Gracias a la vista panorámica de mi nuevo departamento, mi horizonte psicológico y espiritual es mucho más amplio.

· Aves de pluma         por Donald Patterson Supe que estas cuencas formaban parte de la ruta migratoria central de las aves neotropicales.

· Símbolos antiguos - Estudio Abierto - Dawn Gaskill, Sábado 24 de agosto Sus exquisitas propiedades visuales la convierten quizá en la pintura más opulenta jamás conocida.

· Honrando el legado de Maia Williams Maia celebró el amor, la risa, la amistad, la equidad y la amabilidad en todo lo que hizo.

· Santuario para todos: Santuario Angelitos beneficio - concierto, sáb, 24 de ago, - exposición, vie-dom, 30 de ago-1 de sept         por Bobbi Palmer Una manada de ocho burros también llegó.

· ¿La verdad? - La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Por mucho que un producto de software le arruine la vida, el fabricante del software no tiene ninguna responsabilidad.

August 11

· Home At Last         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher No matter how magnanimous the individuals involved, living together has its trials.

· Langston Hughes in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "The fronts of the houses never tell anything about the beauty that may be within them."

· Eulogy for a Parrot         by Yui Sakamoto, art and text My bird was good friends with cats and iguanas.

· A Family Tradition: Hierbas         by Rosario Casiano They purchased or harvested themselves a complete assortment of the medicinal plants of our region.

· Connect to Be Happy: workshop, Thur-Sun, Aug. 22-25         Master Oh, Korean energy master He transmitted powerful energy to the crowd, and people were deeply moved.

· What Happened? - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Observing cause and effect is easy. Determining culpability is not so easy.

· Events, Aug. 11-17         by Robert J Hawkins Dance your worries away, walk for art, watch birds, catch Carmen, or step into the Office

· Crossword Puzzle - It's Not Bad         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Al fin en casa         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Por muy magnánimas que sean las personas implicadas, la convivencia tiene sus dificultades.

· Langston Hughes en México         por Philip Gambone "Las fachadas de las casas nunca dicen nada acerca de la belleza que puede haber dentro de ellas."

· Elegía para un loro         por Yui Sakamoto, arte y texto Mi pájaro fue buen amigo de los gato y las iguana.

· Una tradición familiar: Hierbas         por Rosario Casiano Compraban o cosechaban ellos mismos un surtido completo de las plantas medicinales de nuestra región.

· ¿Qué pasó? - La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Observar la causa y el efecto es fácil. Determinar la culpabilidad no lo es tanto.

August 4

· Fellini's Second Act         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher I hadn't been resident long enough to start knocking holes in walls.

· Why O'Neill Matters: Newly available film of a SMA production         by Fredric Dannen O'Neill emerged from the ordeal with a desire to live, and a resolve to become a playwright.

· Summer Groove, part 2: Sat. Aug. 10         Chapel of Jimmy Ray When I'm serious, people think I'm silly, and when I'm silly people, think I'm serious.

· Painting an Earthquake         by Pascual Hijuelos The exhibit focuses on the distress and devastation resulting from earthquakes.

· Journey to the Light: workshop, Thur-Sun, Aug. 22-25         Master Oh, Korean energy master As a child, Master Oh struggled with severe ill-health.

· A Prehispanic Sound Experience: Jadhex: concerts - Fri, Sat, Aug. 9, 10         by Jared Jiménez and Ellen Sharp "...recreating the sounds that our ancestors might have heard in ancient México."

· See It or Not: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller You are already using Linux every day even though you might never have noticed.

· Crossword Puzzle - Humpty Dumpty Puzzle         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· El segundo acto de Fellini         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Yo no había sido residente el tiempo suficiente para empezar a hacer agujeros en las paredes.

· Por qué importa O'Neill: Película recién estrenada de una producción de SMA         por Fredric Dannen O'Neill salió de la terrible experiencia con ganas de vivir y decidido a convertirse en dramaturgo.

· Ritmo de verano, parte 2 - Sab. 10 de agosto         Capilla de Jimmy Ray Cuando hablo en serio, la gente piensa que soy tonto, y cuando hablo tonto, la gente piensa que hablo en serio.

· Pintando un terremoto         por Pascual Hijuelos La exposición se centra en la angustia y la devastación resultante de los terremotos.

· Viaje hacia la luz - taller, 22-25 de agosto         Master Oh, embajador de la felicidad y maestro espiritual Durante su infancia Master Oh padeció graves problemas de salud.

· Una Experiencia Sonora Prehispánica: Jadhex - conciertos - 9, 10 de agosto         por Jared Jiménez y Ellen Sharp "...hacer un acercamiento a los sonidos que nuestros antepasados escuchaban en México."

· Lo veas o no: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Ya estás utilizando Linux todos los días aunque nunca te hayas dado cuenta.

July / Julio 2024

July 28

· A New Start         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher "The business of making movies is like a ferris wheel; sometimes you're up; sometimes you're down."

· Mexico's "cultural caudillo": José Vasconcelos and La raza cósmica         by Philip Gambone "It is not quite fashionable to praise Vasconcelos in Mexico these days."

· The Devil's Lawyer         by Henry Vermillion The locked door was opened, and the pizza man opened fire.

· Terrae Motus - opening Sat. Aug. 3, Fábrica Aurora Art Walk         Galería Intersecciones Photography is just that, an effort to subvert reality, to extricate ourselves from the zone of cultural peace...

· Summer Groove - openings, Sat. Aug. 10         Chapel of Jimmy Ray There are marauders on the horizon, obtrusive thought bubbles about handsome sailors...

· The "Internet Outage": The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller The fact that I was effortlessly able to pull up every news web site I tried allayed my fears.

· Crossword Puzzle - Over the Rainbow         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Un nuevo comienzo         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor "El negocio de hacer películas es como una noria; a veces estás arriba, a veces estás abajo.".

· El "caudillo cultural" de México: José Vasconcelos y La raza cósmica         por Philip Gambone "Hoy en día no está de moda elogiar a Vasconcelos en México".

· El Abogado del Diablo         por Henry Vermillion La puerta se abrió y el pizzero abrió fuego.

· Terrae Motus - inauguración, sábado 3 de agosto, Fábrica Aurora         Galería Intersecciones La fotografía como acto es eso, invertir esfuerzos en subvertir la realidad.

· Ritmo de verano - sábado 10 de agosto         Capilla de Jimmy Ray Hay merodeadores en el horizonte, burbujas de pensamiento molestas sobre apuestos marineros.

· La interrupción del Internet: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller El hecho de que pudiera acceder sin esfuerzo a todos los sitios web de noticias que probé disipó mis temores.

July 21

· Darkness on the Edge of Town         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher We humans have reassuring hormones that the brain only produces when we are in company.

· Bones Time         by Béa Aaronson, text and art I loose myself towards an absurd light.

· Nothing Lasts Forever         by Pascual Hijuelos We were not looking for a retirement village.

· Strange Lights, Deadly Floods         by Natalie Taylor The torrent carried rocks, trees, animals, and anything it scooped up along its way.

· Celebrating those classics of French cuisine. At Salvages.         by Don Day So much of classic French Cuisine is heavy, rich, filling and, to me, irresistible.

· Playing Fast: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller ...making sure that every visitor had enough speed allocated to them but not more than they needed...

· Crossword Puzzle - It Bears Repeating         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Oscuridad en el borde del pueblo         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Los seres humanos tenemos hormonas tranquilizadoras que el cerebro sólo produce cuando estamos en compañía de otros.

· En el tiempo de los huesos         por Béa Aaronson, texto y arte Derivamos hacia una luz absurda.

· Nada dura para siempre         por Pascual Hijuelos No buscábamos un pueblo para jubilados.

· Luces extrañas, inundaciones mortales         por Natalie Taylor El torrente arrastró piedras, árboles, animales y todo lo que recogió en su camino.

· Jugando rápido: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller ...asegurándose de que cada visitante tuviera suficiente velocidad asignada, pero no más...

July 14

· Moving On Up         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher My romance with substandard housing continued in various farmhouses around the University of Connecticut.

· Ilan Stavans: the "non-Mexican Mexican"         by Philip Gambone "I wanted to have inexhaustible, labyrinthine libraries around me, where I could get lost."

· The Blink of an Eye - exhibition, through August 25         by Peter A Davis This alchemy creates the beauty, tension, and magic that make us human.

· Predictable but Completely Unexpected: Water         by Mary Jane Miller, text and icons The community members lit incense and said a few words of praise for the coming rain.

· Scooter and MoonPie         by Britt Zaist It was snail mail, envelops with their precious photographs inside.

· Hurry Up and Wait: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller By his calculations his new car should be able to travel from Fabrica Aurora to City Market in 27 seconds.

· Crossword Puzzle - A Few Extremes         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Movilidad social         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Mi romance con las infraviviendas continuó en varias granjas de los alrededores de la Universidad de Connecticut.

· Ilan Stavans: el "Mexicano no mexicano"         por Philip Gambone "Quería tener a mi alrededor bibliotecas inagotables y laberínticas, donde pudiera perderme".

· El parpadeo de un ojo - exhibición, hasta el 25 de agosto         por Peter A Davis Esta alquimia crea la belleza, la tensión y la magia que nos hacen humanos.

· Previsible pero completamente inesperado: Agua         por Mary Jane Miller, texto e íconos Los miembros de la comunidad encendieron incienso y pronunciaron unas palabras de alabanza por la llegada de la lluvia.

· Scooter y MoonPie         por Britt Zaist Entonces era correo postal con sus preciosas fotos dentro.

· Date prisa y espera: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Según sus cálculos, su nuevo coche debería ser capaz de recorrer desde Fábrica Aurora a City Market en 27 segundos.

July 7

· 90% Imagination         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher I feel as though I am living under a bridge. This place has gone ghetto.

· The Insult of Biden's "Age"         by Richard Adelman This way of framing the issue is misleading.

· Juana and the Jaguar - photographic opening, Friday, July 12         by Florence Leyret Taking portraits of artisans in their workspaces is always challenging.

· Polyphony         by Pascual Hijuelos As a child I had the good fortune to be part of an all-male choir.

· What Music Is - Sunday evening concerts         by Bobby Kapp Anything we do do makes some sort of sound, if we pay attention.

· Liberty Bell: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Had the owner saved the original box the computer would have most likely survived its trip unbroken.

· Astrology: New Moon in Cancer         by Juanita Benedicto We just have to participate by exercising discipline and following our inner wisdom.

· Crossword Puzzle - By the Way         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· 90% Imaginación         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Me siento como si viviera debajo de un puente. Este lugar se ha convertido en un gueto.

· El insulto de la "edad" de Biden         por Richard Adelman Esta forma de plantear la cuestión es engañosa.

· Juana y el jaguar - inauguración fotografía, Viernes 12 de julio         por Florence Leyret Tomar retratos de artesanos en sus lugares de trabajo siempre es un desafío.

· Polifonía         por Pascual Hijuelos De niño tuve la suerte de ser parte de un coro de hombres.

· La Campana de la Libertad: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Si el propietario hubiera guardado la caja original, lo más probable es que el ordenador hubiera sobrevivido intacto al viaje.

June 30

· Up Close and Impersonal         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher You only have to suffer their presence for a short while. They have to live with themselves.

· John Reed: A "romantic revolutionary" in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "All we have ever wanted was to be let alone to live and to work, and we are tired and sick of being cheated."

· The Enigma of J.S. Bach -- World-class, five-day Bach festival, July 3-7         by Fredric Dannen "The lack of an opera house was a disaster at that time for a composer with any pretensions."

· Old Dogs are Best         by Britt Zaist, text and drawings At 28-years-old, I had no idea of the changes that occur as you approach 80.

· Spooky Tales of San Miguel         by Natalie Taylor A man in town felt brave enough to confront the headless horseman when he heard the distant sound of hooves.

· Stupid Computer: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Even though she "didn't think it was important" to give me her correct address, her bank did think it was very important.

· What a week - SMA events June 30 to July 6         by Robert Hawkins As always, this is just the tip of the tortilla.

· Crossword Puzzle - Movie Night         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· De cerca e impersonal         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Sólo tienes que sufrir su presencia por poco tiempo. Ellos tienen que vivir consigo mismos.

· John Reed: Un "revolucionario romántico" en México         por Philip Gambone "Todo lo que siempre hemos querido es que nos dejen vivir y trabajar y estamos cansados y hartos de que nos engañen".

· El enigma de J.S. Bach -- Festival Bach, 3-7 de julio         por Fredric Dannen "La falta de un teatro de ópera era un desastre en aquella época para un compositor con pretensiones".

· Los perros viejos son los mejores         por Britt Zaist, texto y dibujos A los 28 años, no tenía ni idea de los cambios que se producen cuando te acercas a los 80.

· Cuentos Espeluznantes de San Miguel         por Natalie Taylor Un hombre de San Miguel se sintió lo suficientemente escéptico y valiente como para enfrentarse al jinete sin cabeza cuando escuchó el sonido lejano de unos cascos.

· Computadora estúpida: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Aunque "no creía que fuera importante" darme su dirección correcta, su banco sí creía que era muy importante.

June / Junio 2024

June 23

· Boom,Boom,Boom         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Except for me and my tattooed companion, no doubt making his way home from a lucky previous evening out, the streets are deserted.

· The Best View in Town         by Todd Barnett After my first trip I stumbled upon a watercolor on eBay of the Parroquia viewed from Aldama.

· We Come to the Sea and Go to the Desert         by Patricia Argüello Melgar Their prayers inspire them to find the strength and collective tenacity to fulfill their ancestral traditions.

· The Power of Color         by Pascual Hijuelos This innovation allowed artists to use color emotionally as well as conceptually.

· Artificial Intelligence         by Béa Aaronson Consequences? / Who thinks about consequences?

· Wild-Ass Guess: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Modern science has yet to discover any 100% accurate methods to predict how much electrical power is stored in a battery.

· Crossword Puzzle - Feline Few         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Boom,boom,boom         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Estas fiestas son un estallido exagerado. Pero algo profundo está estallando.

· La mejor vista en la ciudad         por Todd Barnett Después de mi primer viaje, encontré en eBay una acuarela de la Parroquia vista desde Aldama.

· Venimos al mar y vamos al desierto         por Patricia Argüello Melgar Sus plegarias los inspiran para encontrar la fuerza y tenacidad colectiva para cumplir con sus tradiciones ancestrales.

· El poder del color         por Pascual Hijuelos Esta innovación permitió a los artistas usar el color emocionalmente así como conceptualmente.

· Conjetura loca: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller La ciencia moderna aún no ha descubierto ningún método 100% preciso para predecir cuánta energía eléctrica se almacena en una batería.

June 16

· Where the Money Is         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Thank you Big Tech, but we don't need your pinche algorithm. We will present our own city to the planet.

· Part Heaven, Part Hell: The Mexican Poems of Malcolm Lowry         by Philip Gambone God's vast despair at man's savagery, vanity, and indifference.

· Lulu's Mannequin Lounge: A New Body of Art - Pop-up exhibit, Sunday, June 23         by Karen Langdon "I never envisioned living an artist's life."

· Cardinal         by Britt Zaist They said he was like Ferdinand, the Bull with the Delicate Ego.

· The Cure         by Alejandro Anaya Get on with our projects because life is short.

· That's Chinese to Me: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller The internet speaks many languages.

· Los Locos Unmasked: Like You've Never Seen It (2022)         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Each truck contains enough speakers to amplify a concert at a mid-sized arena.

· Crossword Puzzle - A Few Of         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Es donde está el dinero         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Gracias Big Tech, pero no necesitamos su pinche algoritmo. Presentaremos nuestra propia ciudad al planeta.

· Parte cielo, parte infierno: los poemas mexicanos de Malcolm Lowry         por Philip Gambone "Aunque Lowry conocía el Cielo, conocía mejor el Infierno".

· Sala de maniquíes de LuLu: Un nuevo cuerpo de arte - exposición temporal, Domingo 23 de junio         por Karen Langdon "Antes de retirarme y mudarme a San Miguel en 2019, nunca imaginé vivir la vida de una artista".

· Cardenal         por Britt Zaist Dijeron que era como Ferdinand, el Toro con el Ego Delicado.

· La Cura         por Alejandro Anaya Seguir con nuestros proyectos porque la vida es corta.

· Eso es chino para mí: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller El Internet habla muchos idiomas.

June 9

· Helping the Help         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher "How can I tell you what to do? Go make your own mistakes."

· Life without Water: Look to the Light         by Mary Jane Miller When we let ourselves be loved by the creator and creation, we come to know the unending magnitude of our existence.

· Small is Big         by Nory Oxenberg Lokkal is a macro-foundation, a big brother or sister, taking care of our smaller siblings.

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of Mexico: The Arts, part 2, from the book         by Cathi and Steven House Coming into town never lacks moments of incredulity, sometimes quiet, sometimes filled with all the energies of a place well-loved.

· That Unique Feeling of Discovery         by Pascual Hijuelos I have always been intrigued by the past.

· The Forever Internet: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Before you post anything you might regret later, remember the internet is forever.

· Crossword Puzzle - Sweet Stuff         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Ayudando los ayudantes         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor "¿Cómo puedo decirte qué hacer? Ve a cometer tus propios errores".

· Vida sin Agua: Mirar a la Luz         por Mary Jane Miller Cuando nos dejamos amar por el creador y la creación, llegamos a conocer la magnitud interminable de nuestra existencia.

· Pequeño es grande         por Nory Oxenberg Lokkal es una macro-fundación, un hermano o hermana mayor, cuidando de nuestros hermanos más pequeños.

· San Miguel de Allende: el alma de México: Las artes, parte 2, del libro         por Cathi and Steven House Llegar a la ciudad nunca carece de momentos de incredulidad, a veces tranquilo, a veces lleno de todas las energías de un lugar muy querido.

· Esa sensación única de descubrimiento         por Pascual Hijuelos Siempre me ha intrigado el pasado.

· El Internet es para siempre: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Antes de publicar algo de lo que pueda lamentar más tarde, recuerde que Internet es para siempre.

June 2

· A Tale of Five Editors         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher With a professional eye it's easy to see that they haven't got a clue.

· Walt Whitman: ¿"Racista, Imperialista, Antimexicano"?         by Philip Gambone Whitman, world citizen and the champion of democracy, fell into line with the rampant nationalism of the day.

· Cabooses         by John Dodge Meyer Just as we turned and cocked our arms to let loose, we saw him!

· Kermit, Texas         by Henry Vermillion Roy Bean liked to call himself "The Hanging Judge."

· Slow Food Won in Oaxaca         from Facebook "The time spent on preparing the traditional Oaxaca food... elevates our quality of life."

· Sticky Fingers: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Your biometrics are subject to being leaked onto the dark web and made available to cybercrooks.

· Crossword Puzzle - It's Mid-Year         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Una historia de cinco editores         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Con un ojo profesional es fácil ver que no tienen ni idea.

· Walt Whitman: ¿"Racista, Imperialista, Antimexicano"?         por Philip Gambone Whitman, ciudadano del mundo y campeón de la democracia, se alineara con el nacionalismo rampante de la época.

· Vagones de cola         por John Dodge Meyer Justo cuando nos volteamos y amartillamos nuestros brazos para soltarnos, ¡lo vimos!

· Kermit, Texas         por Henry Vermillion El juez Roy Bean le gustaba llamarse a sí mismo "el juez de la horca".

· Comida lenta ganó en Oaxaca         de Facebook "El tiempo que se invierte en la preparación de la comida tradicional de Oaxaca... eleva nuestra calidad de vida".

· Mano larga: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Tus datos biométricos están sujetos a ser filtrados a la web oscura y puestos a disposición de los ciberdelincuentes.

May / Mayo 2024

May 26

· Before a Fall         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Pride going before a fall, I expect more humility from someone getting up off the ground.

· Baking on the Dharma Path: The Chocolate Maven         by Judyth Hill My hands know dough. And my body knows do. Always did. Still does.

· Beauty Among the Ruins, Jo Anderson Brenzo - opening, Sat. May 25, 12-6pm, Photographic Gallery         by Jo Brenzo, photos and text Photographing Jaral de Berrio has been my most significant artistic adventure.

· 40 Hours in the Jungle         by Marni Hills That trip turned out to be much less than the "enchanted rainforest adventure" I envisioned.

· Elusive Moments         by Pascual Hijuelos We are living in a period of uncertainty.

· Hands to Art Exhibition         by Alejandro Anaya "When we grow up, we often lose creativity and the freedom to express ourselves."

· Take Off Your Hat: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller John then thought he could just install the required bank app on his wife's phone.

· Robert's Picks: happenings May 26-June 1         by Robert J Hawkins The American Legion is holding a Memorial Day party: free entrance, food, entertainment and a swimming pool.

· Crossword Puzzle - Blue and Yellow Partner         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Antes de una caída         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor El orgullo va antes de una caída, espero más humildad de alguien levantándose del suelo.

· Belleza entre las ruinas, Jo Anderson Brenzo - inauguración, Sáb. 25 de mayo         por Jo Brenzo, fotos y texto Fotografiar Jaral de Berrio ha sido mi aventura artística más significativa.

· 40 horas en la selva         por Marni Hills Ese viaje resultó ser mucho menos que la "aventura de la selva encantada" que imaginé.

· Momentos elusivos         por Pascual Hijuelos Estamos viviendo en un período de incertidumbre.

· Exposición Manos al Arte         por Alejandro Anaya "Cuando crecemos, a menudo perdemos la creatividad y la libertad de expresarnos".

· Quítese el sombrero; La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller John pensó que podía instalar la aplicación bancaria requerida en el teléfono de su esposa.

May 19

· Home Invasion         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher It's been like living inside of one of those puzzles whose irregular pieces fit only one way back into the box.

· The Cosmic Vigor of Mexico; Victor Serge's Unforgiving Years         by Philip Gambone ...have found a kind of solace in the "primeval voluptuousness and innocent cruelty" of the land.

· Gallery Etiquette; 5 Surefire Ways to Annoy a Gallery         by Sylvia White Fixate on your goal, not your fantasy.

· Hues         by Alejandro Anaya ...a life that we can appreciate only when we take a few steps back to observe it as a whole.

· Art of the Biblioteca         by Natalie Taylor She suffered the fate of other women artists in being overshadowed by men.

· Something You Know: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller "What is the name of a college you applied to but didn't attend?"

· Robert's Picks: happenings May 19-25         by Robert J Hawkins Who doesn’t love a parade... or three?

· Crossword Puzzle - It Springs Eternal         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Invasión de casa         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Ha sido como vivir dentro de uno de esos rompecabezas cuyas piezas irregulares encajan sólo de una manera en la caja.

· El vigor cósmico de México; Años sin perdón de Victor Serge         por Philip Gambone ...han encontrado una especie de consuelo en la "voluptuosidad primitiva y crueldad inocente" de la tierra.

· Reglas de etiqueta en una galería; 5 maneras seguras de molestar a una galería         por Sylvia White Concéntrate en tu objetivo, no en tu fantasía.

· Matices         por Alejandro Anaya ...una vida que solo podemos apreciar cuando damos unos pasos hacia atrás para observarla en su conjunto.

· El Arte de la Biblioteca         por Natalie Taylor Sufrió el destino de otras artistas al ser eclipsada por los hombres.

· Algo que tú sabes; La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller "¿Cuál es el nombre de una Universidad a la que solicitó entrar pero no asistió?"

May 12

· End of an Era         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher On top of having my childhood emotional traumas triggered, my home greatly discombobulated, and B waging psychological warfare against me...

· ¡Guadalajara, Guadalajara!, opening - HEALY contemporáneo, Saturday, May 18, 5-7pm         by Michael Healy Shown in over 120 exhibitions throughout Mexico, the United State, Europe and United Emirates.

· National Cheese and Wine Fair, Wine and Cheese, Please: Epicurean Delights, May 10-26         by Karen Langdon "A fantastic opportunity to learn about and taste the best cheeses made within two hours of SMA."

· The Dark Ages         by Pascual Hijuelos It is said that creativity is the opposite end of the scale to rationality.

· And San Miguel's favorite restaurant is...         Don Day Their pastrami sandwich is like a magnet to my tongue.

· In Praise of the Naturalist         by Aaron S. Reisfield There is not a lot of high-mindedness in Nature.

· Hopping the Turnstile: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller I objected to having some unknown manufacturer under the control of the Chinese Communist Party having my fingerprints.

· Robert's Picks: happenings May 12-19         by Robert J Hawkins A maiz-ing grace, aka Festival of Santa Cruz del Valle del Maíz

· Crossword Puzzle - Oldfangled Puzzle         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Fin de una era         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Además de desencadenar mis traumas emocionales de la infancia, mi hogar se incomodó enormemente, y B librando una guerra psicológica contra mí...

· ¡Guadalajara, Guadalajara!, inauguración - HEALY contemporáneo, Sábado 18 de mayo, 5-7pm         por Michael Healy Ha sido exhibida en más de 120 exposiciones en México, Estados Unidos, Europa y Emiratos Árabes Unidos.

· Feria Nacional del Queso y el Vino: delicias epicúreas, 10-26 de mayo         por Karen Langdon "Es una oportunidad única para conocer a tantos fabricantes de queso y productores de vino en un mismo lugar".

· El Oscurantismo         por Pascual Hijuelos Se dice que la creatividad es el extremo opuesto a la racionalidad.

· Saltando sobre el torniquete: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Me opuse a tener algún fabricante desconocido bajo el control del Partido Comunista de China tener mis huellas dactilares.

May 5

· Low Season         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Buffalo Springfield is an odd name as it was the Springfield rifle that killed so many buffalo.

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of Mexico, The Arts, part 1, from the book         by Cathi and Steven House Whatever the source it is passionate and heartfelt and fills us with more love.

· 50 Best Bars - Revealed!         by Marni Hills This year's North America's 50 Best Bars list is bursting with Mexican brilliance!

· Ayahuasca Ceremony with Juan Carlos Taminchi         by Martín Buen Viaje He is dedicated to maintaining these rituals as they have been practiced for thousands of years.

· The Coast, a Novel - Chapter One: The Island         Tony Cohan She had borne her deepest secret to the grave.

· Basil / Ocimum basilicum: Avant-Garde Aromatica         by Aaron S. Reisfield Life is for us an ever-changing dynamic story of live interest.

· Never Never Land: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Online criminals try to evoke fear of losing something, in this case your Facebook account.

· Robert's Picks: happenings May 5-11         by Robert J Hawkins Celebrations are breaking out all over San Miguel this week.

· Crossword Puzzle - The Bad, the Good, and the Pesty         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Temporada Baja         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Buffalo Springfield es un nombre extraño ya que fue el rifle Springfield el que mató a tantos búfalos.

· San Miguel de Allende: el alma de México, Las artes, parte 1, del libro         por Cathi and Steven House Sea cual sea la fuente es apasionada y sincera y nos llena de más amor.

· ¡50 mejores bares - revelados!         por Marni Hills ¡La lista de los 50 mejores bares de Norteamérica de este año está llena de brillantez mexicana!

· Ceremonia Ayahuasca por Juan Carlos Taminchi         por Martín Buen Viaje Se dedica a mantener estos rituales tal como se han practicado durante miles de años.

· La Tierra del nunca nunca jamás: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Los criminales en línea tratan de evocar el miedo de perder algo, en este caso tu cuenta de Facebook.

April / Abril 2024

April 28

· Season of Freedom         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Today our microscopes glimpse miracles more wondrous than the Splitting of the Red Sea.

· "Always some chance of salvation": The Mexican Essays of Katherine Anne Porter         by Philip Gambone ...the wounded hearts of the poor, which she felt beating "like a great volcano under the earth."

· Sensuous Abstractions, Pascual Hijuelos - opening Fabrica Aurora Art Walk, Saturday, May 4         by Margaret Failoni ...the hard edge geometric shapes have given way to soft and equally dramatic curves.

· My Life as a Collage         by Béa Aaronson ...a fever of hieroglyphic shapes for the heart and the mind to decipher.

· This Blogger is Old         Alfredo Lanier We have far more friends than we ever did in Chicago even after living there for 30 years.

· Hollywood's Mexican Cowgirl         by Joseph Toone Katy entered the international market when spotted by John Wayne at a bullfight.

· Fool-proof: the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Never, never, never, never, never, ever click on links in emails!

· Robert's Picks: happenings April 28 – May 4         by Robert J Hawkins Fireworks and Derby Day, oy vey!

· Crossword Puzzle - Begin Again         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Temporada de libertad         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Hoy nuestros microscopios vislumbran milagros más más maravillosos que la división del Mar Rojo.

· "Siempre una oportunidad de salvación": Los ensayos mexicanos de Katherine Anne Porter         por Philip Gambone ...los corazones heridos de los pobres, que sentía latir "como un gran volcán bajo la tierra".

· Abstracciones sensuales, Pascual Hijuelos - inauguración Fabrica Aurora Paseo de Arte, Sábado 4 de mayo         por Margaret Failoni Las formas geométricas de bordes duros han dado paso a curvas suaves e igualmente dramáticas.

· Mi vida como un collage, parte 3         por Béa Aaronson ...crea una fiebre de formas jeroglíficas para que el corazón y la mente descifren.

· A prueba de tontos: la esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller ¡Nunca, nunca, nunca, nunca, nunca, hacer clic en enlaces en correos electrónicos!

April 21

· I Confess         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Certainly, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you will allow that there have been extenuating circumstances.

· "The Future is Brown": The Odyssey of Richard Rodriguez         by Philip Gambone "I stay in the church because the church is more than its ignorance; the church gives me more than it denies me. I stay in the church because it is mine."

· Living With the Ancestors, Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin, muralist         by Patricia Argüello Melgar "In my long journey, I have found five loves that human beings should keep as the most precious..."

· Grounding: Earth Day / Every Day         by Marni Hills Your body, like a tuning fork, vibrates in harmony with the earth's magnetic resonance.

· Cocktail Connoisseurs Convene, 50 Best Bars Returns         by Marni Hills This prestigious list isn't swayed by brand names or popularity, but by the magic that unfolds when you pull up a barstool.

· Tree of Life, Full Moon salon/concert, Wednesday, April 24, 7-10pm         by Veronica Genta Our students, along with their parents come from all over the world.

· A woman. A passion. A restaurant.         by Don Day They take so much pride and have so much passion for what they were putting on plates.

· Sometimes You Win         by Luisa Ruiz I can count the number of times that I have gone to bed and not fallen asleep immediately on two hands.

· Say It Ain't So, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller The 1919 Black Sox scandal rocked the sports world when a group of players were accused of "fixing" the World Series.

· Robert's Picks: happenings April 21-27         by Robert J Hawkins Kids and horses and music, too... plenty to do.

· Crossword Puzzle - Pull the Other One         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Yo confieso         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Pero ciertamente, damas y caballeros del jurado, permitirán que haya habido circunstancias atenuantes. Y que confiese debe contar para algo, ¿no?

· "El futuro es marrón": La odisea de Richard Rodríguez         por Philip Gambone Me quedo en la iglesia porque la iglesia es más que su ignorancia; la iglesia me da más de lo que me niega. Me quedo en la iglesia porque es mía".

· Convivencia con los antepasados, Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin, muralista         por Patricia Argüello Melgar "En mi caminar, largo ya, he encontrado cinco amores que los seres humanos debemos de guardar como lo más preciado..."

· Conexión a tierra: Día de la Tierra / Todos los días         por Marni Hills Tu cuerpo, como un diapasón, vibra en armonía con la resonancia magnética de la tierra.

· Reunión de conocedores de cocteles, Regresa 50 mejores bares         por Marni Hills Esta prestigiosa lista no está influenciada por nombres de marca o popularidad, sino por la magia que se despliega cuando mueves el banco al bar.

· Árbol de Vida, Salón-concierto de luna llena, miércoles 24 de abril 7-10pm         por Veronica Genta Nuestros estudiantes, junto con sus padres vienen de todas partes del mundo.

· A veces ganas         por Luisa Ruiz Puedo contar el número de veces que me he ido a la cama y no me he dormido inmediatamente.

· Di que no es así, La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller El escándalo de los Black Sox de 1919 sacudió el mundo del deporte cuando un grupo de jugadores fueron acusados de "arreglar" la Serie Mundial.

April 14

· Swimming Along         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher These days, my mantra, my Zen koan, is, "What were you expecting?" Where did I think that I would be at 66 years old?

· The "Audacious Beauty" of Sor Juana's Poetry         by Philip Gambone She imagines herself as Icarus, plunged into the sea by the burning passion she feels.

· Way, Way, Way More: Than an Introduction to This Poem         by Judyth Hill It's the secret destination of all travel, all the love we think lost.

· Hear Here         by Bill Harrison I can't see worth a damn, but I have exceptionally fine hearing.

· Mindscapes: One Year of Wanderlust, Katrina Cobb - opening - Friday, April 19         We feel a reflection of the roles we embrace and the continuous cycle of reinvention that defines us.

· Another Eclipse         by Luisa Ruiz Not quite so stately as the sun and moon danced together I danced my stuff across town.

· Getting It Wrong         by Charles Miller Reluctantly being able to admit its error is a sign of its programming evolving.

· Crossword Puzzle - Measure Up         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Nadando a mis anchas         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor En estos días, mi mantra, mi koan zen, es: "¿Qué esperabas?" ¿Dónde pensé que estaría a los 66 años?

· La "belleza audaz" de la poesía de Sor Juana         por Philip Gambone Se imagina a sí misma como Ícaro, sumergida en el mar por la ardiente pasión que siente.

· Escuche aquí         por Bill Harrison No puedo ver bien, pero tengo una audición excepcionalmente buena.

· Paisajes mentales: Un año de espíritu viajero, Katrina Cobb - inauguración - viernes, 19 de abril         Sentimos un reflejo de los roles que abrazamos y el ciclo continuo de reinvención que nos define.

· Un nuevo eclipse         por Luisa Ruiz Tal vez no tan majestuoso como el sol y la luna bailaron juntos bailé con mis cosas al otro lado de la ciudad.

April 7

· Veganism         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher An idealogue is someone who is not confused by the facts, someone who doesn't ask the hard questions.

· The "Tenth Muse" of México: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz         by Philip Gambone Sor Juana's consummate artistry did not insulate her from the envy, fear, misogyny, jealousy, and mistrust of many of her contemporaries.

· Those Who Dance, Josephine Sacabo - photo opening - Saturday, April 13, 12-5pm         Photographic Gallery Her images transfer the viewer into a world of constructed beauty.

· Awaken Your Inner Dragon, Judith Jenya - talk - Salon Camino Silvestre, Saturday, April 13         by Judith Jenya A vision is a unique gift that only you can bring to fruition.

· House of love: How a pair of architects use their work and travels to keep their marriage strong         House + House All you could see of the village 1,000 feet up the cliff was a row of lights that looked like stars had gathered into a line.

· Two Very Different Holy Week Events         by Luisa Ruiz As they only made t-shirts for themselves, eventually they took those off and sold them.

· Lights Out         by Charles Miller "Why is the light still on in the kitchen?"

· Robert's Picks: happenings April 7-13         by Robert J Hawkins Getting mooned is only some of the fun.

· Crossword Puzzle - Hubba hubba         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Veganismo         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Un ideólogo es alguien que no está confundido por los hechos, alguien que no hace las preguntas difíciles.

· La "décima musa" de México: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz         por Philip Gambone El arte consumado de Sor Juana no la aislaba de la envidia, el miedo, la misoginia, los celos y la desconfianza de muchos de sus contemporáneos.

· Los que bailan, Josephine Sacabo - inauguración, fotos - Sábado 13 de Abril, 12-5pm         Photographic Gallery Sus imágenes transfieren al espectador a un mundo de belleza construida.

· Casa del amor: Cómo un par de arquitectos utilizan su trabajo y viajes para mantener su matrimonio fortalecido         House + House Todo lo que se podía ver del pueblo 1.000 pies arriba del acantilado era una fila de luces que parecían estrellas que se habían reunido en una línea.

· Dos eventos muy diferentes de Semana Santa         por Luisa Ruiz Como solo hacen camisetas para ellos, finalmente se las quitaron y las vendieron.

· Apaga la luz: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller "¿Por qué la luz sigue encendida en la cocina?"

March 31

· End of Season         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Everything slows down, like growing old or taking a day trip to the country.

· The "Incurable Democrat": Michael Harrington in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "Society holds together precisely because those on the bottom are socialized, ideologized and repressed into accepting the intolerable."

· International Artists in Residence; opening - Friday, April 5, 5-9pm         The work they have created will be presented at Kuna Galería.

· Friday of Sorrows         by Luisa Ruiz I saw many people giving away flavored waters, ice cream, popsicles and chilacayote.

· Beauty in the Balance, Sharon Whitham, Monotypes, Mixed Media, opening - Friday, April 5, 5-8pm         I am forever enthralled with the kind and beautiful nature of the Mexican people.

· La Frontera         by Tony Cohan Geography is fate, I thought.

· Fil Formicola; New York to San Miguel, Fil Meets Hopalong in Concert - Saturday, April 6         It was a fascinating experience to find out at that young age that I had a voice and that I had a feeling for it.

· Nickels and Dimes         by Charles Miller Everything you do online will have a cost attached to it and you will pay for it as you use it.

· Robert's Picks: happenings March 31-April 6         by Robert J Hawkins If you haven't been, you owe it to yourself to go see the Exploding Judases

· Crossword Puzzle - A Long Way From the Tree         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Fin de temporada         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Todo se ralentiza, como envejecer o hacer un viaje de un día al campo.

· El "demócrata incurable": Michael Harrington en México         por Philip Gambone "Una sociedad se mantiene unida precisamente porque los de abajo están socializados, ideologizados y reprimidos para aceptar lo intolerable".

· Artistas internacionales en residencia; inauguración - Viernes, 5 de abril         Los resultados serán expuestos en Galería Kuna.

· Viernes de Dolores         por Luisa Ruiz Me tocó ver a muchas personas regalando aguas de sabores, nieves, paletas y dulce de chilacayote.

· Belleza en el equilibrio, Sharon Whitham - Monotipos, medios mixtos - inauguración - viernes, 5 de abril         Estoy siempre cautivada con la naturaleza amable y hermosa del pueblo mexicano

· Monedas de cinco centavos: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Todo lo que haga en línea tendrá un costo asociado a ella y usted pagará conforme usted lo utilice.

March / Marzo 2024

March 24

· Row Your Boat         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Let me leave off this philosophizing and put my back into the effort.

· Juan Rulfo: "The DNA of Mexicanidad"         by Philip Gambone "In my life there are many silences. In my writing, too"

· Fashion: Upcycled, Embroidered, Mexicano - Golden Lola         by Marni Hills At INTERMODA they won rave reviews for their work.

· Walking with The Lord of the Column         by Luisa Ruiz I investigated how we could get there, hearing that there was a special bus route in service going to Atotonilco that evening.

· Zigzag, Walking San Miguel         by Lynn Marlow It's a meditation / Pay attention

· Hopalong, New York to San Miguel, Fil Meets Hopalong in Concert, Saturday, April 6         Music and Art by Hopalong, Jose Luis Chagoyan His music has won multiple awards.

· Salt and Sacrifice         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Salt represents the tears of the lower waters, the yearning of the soul within every physical being longing for its Divine source.

· Pranks, Rumors, Hoaxes; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Elon Musk takes great pleasure in jerking the chain of the woke left-wingers at Google.

· Robert's Picks: happenings March 24-31         by Robert J Hawkins An Easter parade of happenings.

· Crossword Puzzle - Take a Guess         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Rema tu barca         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Permítanme dejar de lado esta filosofía y ponerme a trabajar.

· Juan Rulfo: "El ADN de mexicanidad"         por Philip Gambone "En mi vida hay muchos silencios. En mi escritura, también"

· Moda: mezclilla, reciclada, bordada, mexicana - Lola dorada         por Marni Hills En INTERMODA ganaron críticas favorables por su trabajo.

· Caminando con el Señor de la Columna         por Luisa Ruiz Me puse a investigar cómo podíamos llegar porque yo ya había escuchado que esa noche había una ruta especial para llegar a Atotonilco.

· Hopalong, Nueva York a San Miguel, Fil Encontra Hopalong - concierto, Sábado, 6 de abril         Música y arte por Hopalong, Jose Luis Chagoyan Su música ha ganado múltiples premios.

· Bromas, rumores, engaños, la esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Elon Musk tiene un gran placer en sacudir la cadena de los izquierdistas despiertos en Google.

March 17

· Revolution, Now and Then         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher "Hire a teenager now, while they still know everything."

· Bad Boys / Bad Guys - exhibit, through April         by Joan Hall I am sure those horrible memories influenced my artwork and my sensibility.

· Hobble Stones         by Bill Harrison Lime green taxis abound in SMA, roaming the streets like over-eager puppies looking for treats.

· Women's Day March         by Luisa Ruiz "If tomorrow it is me, remember me full of dreams, please."

· Inhabiting Time, Elvia Samaniego, opening - Friday March 15, 5-8pm         by Elvia Samaniego Stopping is a privilege. Taking a breath just at the least opportune moment...

· Refugees in Mexico and the Dynamics of Asylum in the Americas, talk - Saturday, March 16, 3pm         More than half of the people identify violence, insecurity, and threats as the main reasons for fleeing their country.

· SMA Comes to QRO, Absent Structure 2.0, exhibition         by Maru Vázquez "Movement and stillness reveal this duality of contrasts, conflicts, inspiration and harmony."

· Look and See         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner The choice is ours, depending on how we look at it.

· Robert's Picks: happenings March 17-23         by Robert J Hawkins We’re a busy little town.

· Blockchain: the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Blockchain technology is designed to make it impossible to hack the system or forge the data stored on the blockchain.

· Crossword Puzzle - All Set?         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Revolución, Antes y ahora         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor "Contrata a un adolescente ahora, mientras todavía lo sabe todo".

· Chicos malos / Hombres malos - exposición, hasta abril         por Joan Hall Estoy segura de que esos horribles recuerdos influyeron en mi arte y mi sensibilidad.

· Piedras cojas         por Bill Harrison Los taxis verdes abundan en SMA, vagando por las calles como cachorros ansiosos en busca de golosinas.

· Marcha del Día de la Mujer         por Luisa Ruiz "Si mañana soy yo, recuérdenme llena de sueños por favor".

· Habitar el Tiempo, Elvia Samaniego, inauguración - viernes, 15 de marzo, 5-8pm por Elvia Samaniego         por Elvia Samaniego Así, detenerse es un privilegio.

· Oportunidades y desafíos que enfrenta México de asilo de refugiados, platica - sábado 16 de marzo         La mitad de las personas señala la violencia, la inseguridad y las amenazas como causas principales por las que han abandonaron sus países.

· SMA en QRO, La Estructura Ausente 2.0 - exposición         por Maru Vázquez "Destaca que "en el mundo digital en el que vivimos, hacer papel me mantiene conectada con la naturaleza de manera directa".

· Cadena de bloques - La esquina de la computadora         by Charles Miller La tecnología de cadena de bloques está diseñada para hacer imposible hackear el sistema.

March 10

· Learning to Say No         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Some people don't know how to tell a joke. Some people don't know how to tell a story.

· "I am here to tell the story": Pablo Neruda's Mexico         by Philip Gambone Mexico's magic continued to inspire Neruda "like a small stray eagle circulating through my veins."

· The Daughters of San Miguel theater reading - Tuesday, March 12         by Julie Heifetz It is not in the Mexican culture to speak openly about personal issues, even among themselves.

· Celebrating Resilience, SMA Solo Theatre Festival 2 weeks, March 14-23         by Joseph Bennet Take a seat and prepare to be moved, inspired, and reminded of the incredible strength of the human spirit.

· Equinox! - opening, Chapel of Jimmy Ray Gallery Saturday, March 16, 1-5pm         by Meryl Truett Whether you're new to The Chapel of Jimmy Ray or you're a regular, mark your calendar for a day of awe and wonder.

· The Human Figure, Keith Miller and Mixael Rudloff opening - Friday, March 15, 6pm         by Keith Miller My watercolors are mostly from an island-hopping trip to Greece last fall.

· A Sense of Place, Kathleen Cammarata opening - Sunday, March 17, 1-4pm         by Kathleen Cammarata These maps allow the viewer to invent his/her own sense of place.

· Using Your Talents         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner They knew how to spin goat hair while it was still attached to the goat.

· Robert's Picks: happenings March 10-16         by Robert J Hawkins These are a few of your favorite things.

· Owning vs Renting - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Most people do not realize that music purchased and downloaded online does not belong to them.

· Crossword Puzzle - Doggone It!         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Aprender a decir no         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Algunas personas no saben cómo contar una broma. Otras no saben cómo contar una historia.

· "Estoy aquí para contar la historia": El México de Pablo Neruda         por Philip Gambone La magia de México continuó inspirando a Neruda "como un pequeño águila callejera circulando por mis venas"

· Las Hijas de San Miguel; lectura de teatro - Martes 12 de marzo         por Julie Heifetz No está en la cultura mexicana hablar abiertamente sobre temas personales.

· ¡Equinoccio! - inauguración, Galería Capilla de Jimmy Ray Sábado 16 de marzo, 1-5pm         por Meryl Truett Tanto si eres nuevo o habitual en la Capilla de Jimmy Ray, asegúrate de marcar tu calendario para un día de asombro.

· La figura humana, Keith Miller y Mixael Rudloff inauguración - viernes 15 de marzo         por Keith Miller Mis acuarelas son, en su mayoría, de un viaje de isla en isla en Grecia el otoño pasado.

· Un sentido de lugar, Kathleen Cammarata inauguración - Domingo 17 de marzo, 1-4pm         por Kathleen Cammarata Estos mapas permiten al espectador inventar su propio sentido del lugar.

· Poseer vs Alquilar: la esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller La mayoría de la gente no se da cuenta de que la música comprada y descargada en línea no les pertenece a ellos.

March 3

· Never on Thursday         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher I felt like Emiliano Zapata rallying his troops.

· "The last of the magic countries": Pablo Neruda in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "Exiled writers of every nationality had rallied to the camp of Mexican freedom..."

· The Wind Blows on the Mountain, Victor López - opening Thursday, March 7, 7pm, Artlalli Galería         by Victor López We trace our life through the act of furrowing our sacred land.

· Our Own World         by Maru Vázquez Take the time to unleash imagination and fly into unknown universes.

· Juxtaposition, opening, Keith Miller, Mixael Rudloff         by Keith Miller ...mortals confounded by the eternal conflicts with forces expressed through the gods and through human nature.

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of Mexico Festivals, part 1, from the book         by Cathi and Steven House San Miguel was once described as having an excess of festivities.

· Half and Half         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Our job is to take those material blessings and utilize them to bring more goodness and godliness into the world.

· San Miguel This Week         by Robert J. Hawkins We've got some booking to do.

· Cable Me - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller There is an insane level of engineering that went into something as simple as the printed circuit board.

· Crossword Puzzle - A Bit Bubbly         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Nunca el jueves         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Me sentí como Emiliano Zapata reuniendo a sus tropas.

· "El último de los países mágicos": Pablo Neruda en México         por Philip Gambone "Escritores exiliados de todas las nacionalidades se habían unido al campo de la libertad mexicana, mientras la guerra se prolongaba en Europa"

· El viento sopla en la montaña, Victor López, inauguración Jueves, 7 de Marzo, 7pm, Artlalli Galería         por Victor López Trazamos nuestra vida a través del acto de surcar nuestra tierra sagrada.

· Nuestro propio mundo         por Maru Vázquez Tómense su tiempo para dar rienda suelta a la imaginación y volar hacia universos desconocidos.

· Yuxtaposición, inauguración, Keith Miller, Mixael Rudloff         por Keith Miller ...mortales confundidos por los conflictos eternos con las fuerzas expresadas a través de los dioses y a través de la naturaleza humana.

· San Miguel de Allende: el alma de México, Festivales parte 1, del libro         por Cathi y Steven House San Miguel fue descrito una vez como tener un exceso de festividades.

· Cabléame: la esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Hay un nivel loco de ingeniería que entró en algo tan simple como la placa de circuito impreso.

February / Febrero 2024

February 25

· Overcompensating         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher I think this can't-get-enough phenomenon is at work among retirees here in San Miguel.

· Terrified in Mexico: The towering genius of Malcolm Lowry         by Philip Gambone In such a world, love and wisdom seem to have no home.

· Remembering the King of Hospitality, Bob Thieman         by David Bossman He loved to see people have fun.

· Honoring Mike Kleimo and his Paintings Saturday March 2, ZOHO Gallery, Fabrica Aurora Art Walk         by Edna Dickinson "My compositions pay special attention to shapes created by twisted perspectives and exaggerated form."

· Confessions of a Clown, Fiddling With The Stories of My Life theater - Wed, Thurs, Feb 28, 29, 5pm         by Stuart Nemtin "Laughter is the closest distance between two people." - Victor Borge

· A Tale of Two Lokkals         by Nory Contractor It was professional flirting, based perhaps on a premonition that one day we would work together.

· Reflections on Corfu, Jane Dill - opening Sat, March 2, Fabrica Art Walk, Galería San Francisco         by Jane Dill The ancient Greek cursive lettering now appears in most of these paintings as an unreadable design element.

· Seven Together         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner In true Jewish style, we can answer this question by asking another.

· If the Plug Fits, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller I pointed out their finger would fit in a light bulb socket, and that that too was a bad idea.

· Crossword Puzzle - Not So Good         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Compensación excesiva         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Creo que este fenómeno "no puedo obtener suficiente" está en acción entre los jubilados aquí en San Miguel.

· Aterrorizado en México: El genio imponente de Malcolm Lowry         por Philip Gambone En tal mundo, el amor y la sabiduría parecen no tener hogar.

· Recordando al Rey de la Hospitalidad, Bob Thieman         por David Bossman Le encantaba ver a la gente divertirse.

· Honrando a Mike Kleimo y sus pinturas Sábado 2 de marzo, Galería ZOHO, Paseo de arte Fábrica La Aurora         por Edna Dickinson "Mis composiciones prestan atención especial a las formas creadas por perspectivas retorcidas y formas exageradas."

· Confesiones de un payaso, Fiddling con las historias de mi vida teatro - Mié, Jue, 28, 29 de Feb 5pm         por Stuart Nemtin "La risa es la distancia más cercana entre dos personas". - Victor Borge

· Historia de dos Lokkales         por Nory Contractor Era un flirteo profesional, basado quizá en la premonición de que algún día trabajaríamos juntos.

· Reflexiones sobre Corfú, Jane Dill - inauguración Sáb, 2 de marzo, Paseo de arte Fábrica La Aurora, Galería San Francisco         por Jane Dill La letra cursiva griega antigua aparece ahora en la mayoría de estas pinturas como un elemento de diseño ilegible.

· Si el enchufe se ajusta: la esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Señalé que su dedo cabría en una toma de luz, y que eso también era una mala idea.

February 18

· A Scientific God         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher The quantum world is a holistic, infinite realm of energy and potential.

· "Idyllic in Cuernavaca": Malcolm Lowry's Tortured Sojourn in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "You have it in you to become one of the century's greatest writers. But you need help."

· MyStudio Art Walk         Col. San Antonio Saturday, Sunday, February 24, 25, 11am-5pm

· Found Object Alchemy, Turning Trash into Timeless Art opening - Joseph Bennett - Fri, Sat, Sun, Feb 23-25         by Eli Hans His creations are a testament to the beauty that can be unearthed from the most unlikely sources

· The Absent Structure - opening Friday, Feb. 23, 7pm - QRO         by Gabriel Sencial Like culture itself, there is no final resolution to successful painting: it continues to evolve and evoke.

· A Living Hell: Assange and Free Speech talk Monday / rally Tuesday         by Ron Paulson Up to now, publishers of classified material have always been protected from prosecution under the 1st Amendment.

· Her Super Power         by Barbara Goodman I shared all the foibles, eccentricities, dare we say neuroses of the accomplished; but lacked their talent.

· Expression vs. Accuracy: Drawing Classes         by Henry Vermillion Drawing should be done as much as possible the way a child draws.

· Ford Model A - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Buying the latest technology does have its appeal though.

· Crossword Puzzle - And Then Some         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Un Dios Científico         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor El mundo cuántico, aunque muy pequeño, es un reino holístico e infinito, de energía y potencial.

· "Idilio en Cuernavaca": La estancia torturada de Malcolm Lowry en México         por Philip Gambone "Tienes la capacidad de convertirte en uno de los mejores escritores del siglo. Pero necesitas ayuda, no curitas."

· Alquimia de objetos encontrados, Convertir la basura en arte atemporal, Joseph Bennett Viernes, Sábado Domingo, 23-25 de febrero         por Eli Hans Sus creaciones son un testimonio de la belleza que se puede desenterrar de las fuentes más improbables.

· La estructura ausente - inauguración viernes, 23 febrero, 7pm - QRO         por Gabriel Sencial Como la cultura misma, no existe una resolución final para una pintura exitosa: continúa evolucionando y evocando.

· Un infierno viviente: Assange y libertad de expresión charla Lunes / rally Martes         por Ron Paulson Hasta ahora, los editores de material clasificado siempre han estado protegidos contra el enjuiciamiento en virtud de la primera enmienda.

· Su super poder         por Barbara Goodman Tuve la epifanía de que compartía todas las debilidades, excentricidades, nos atrevemos a decir neurosis de los consumados, pero carecía de su talento.

· Expresión vs. precisión, Clases de Dibujo         por Henry Vermillion El dibujo debe hacerse tanto como sea posible de la manera en que un niño dibuja.

· Ford Modelo A - La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Sin embargo, comprar la última tecnología tiene su atractivo.

February 11

· All Too Human         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Faggin and Kastrup declare that the universe is conscious.

· "A treasury of many things worthy of being known": The Florentine Codex         by Philip Gambone Sahagún undertook a deeper and more systematic approach to recording Nahua culture.

· The Artist Dreams a Sculpture         by Glen Rogers The two large "wings" surrounding the seat also mimic large leaf shapes.

· Surreal Mexico 2: Las Pozas         by Tony Cohan I didn't feel afraid - not yet, at least - only lost.

· Strangers at the Door         by Jennifer Rose Should I go over to her house and throw the rascals out myself?

· El Terco: Tacos Before Sundown         by Don Day "It's not too spicy," four words that can never be trusted from the mouths of Mexicans.

· Dante, Canto III         by Thomas Powers "Abandon all hope, you who enter here."

· Deep Fakes - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller "Who ya gonna believe, me or your own eyes?"

· Crossword Puzzle - Horsefeathers         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Demasiado humana         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Faggin y Kastrup declaran que el universo es consciente.

· "Un tesoro de muchas cosas dignas de ser conocidas": El Códice Florentino         por Philip Gambone Sahagún emprendió un enfoque más profundo y sistemático para registrar la cultura nahua.

· La artista sueña una escultura         por Glen Rogers Las dos grandes "alas" que rodean el asiento también imitan las formas grandes de las hojas.

· Dante, Canto II         por Thomas Powers Elegí trabajar en grande porque quería que las impresiones tuvieran el mismo impacto que una pintura.

· Deep Fakes / Falsificaciones profundas - La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller La mayoría de las personas que son víctimas de una estafa son reacios a admitir que fueron engañados.

February 4

· Cleaning House         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher The skeletons in my closets are what most limit my ability to navigate the flesh and blood of now.

· A "double outsider": the Mexican American novels of Michael Nava         by Philip Gambone "...a wounded and vibrant people, the truest Mexicans of México."

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico Architecture, part 2, From the book         by Cathi and Steven House Working as an architect in SMA has been an honor and a gift.

· Strings Attached, Joan Hall opening - Sat, Feb. 3, Fabrica Art Walk         by Margaret Failoni Her current Strings Attached series is a spin on old fashioned embroidery with a cutting edge.

· Atmospheric and Ephemeral, Susanna Turino opening - Sat, Feb. 3, Fabrica Aurora Art Walk         by Susanna Turino The paradoxical pursuit of perfection with the expressive letting go of perfection.

· Partial Disclosures         by Terry Tomlinson Drawing with graphite, pastels, ink or tape, I excavate, destroy and rebuild.

· Dante, Canto II         by Thomas Powers As Dante and Virgil approach the mouth of Hell, his mind turns to the journey ahead and again he feels the grip of dread.

· Fear of Missing Out - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Most people who fall victim to a scam are reluctant to admit being duped.

· Crossword Puzzle - Partners         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Limpieza de la casa         por Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Los esqueletos de mis armarios son lo que más limita mi capacidad de navegar la carne y la sangre de ahora.

· Un "doble forastero": las novelas mexicano-americanas de Michael Nava         por Philip Gambone "...un pueblo herido y vibrante, los verdaderos mexicanos de México."

· San Miguel de Allende: el alma de México, Arquitectura, parte 2, Del libro         por Cathi and Steven House Trabajar como arquitecto en SMA ha sido un honor y un regalo.

· Cadenas atadas, Joan Hall inauguración – sábado 3 de febrero, Paseo de Arte Fábrica         por Margaret Failoni Su serie actual Cadenas atadas es un giro en el bordado a la antigua mezclado con una vanguardia.

· Atmosférico y efímero, Susanna Turino inauguración – Sáb. 3 de Feb, Paseo de arte, Fábrica Aurora         por Susanna Turino El búsqueda paradójica de la perfección con el expresivo de dejar ir la perfección.

· Revelaciones parciales         por Terry Tomlinson Dibujo con grafito, pasteles, tinta o cinta, cavo, destruyo y reconstruyo.

· Miedo a perdérselo: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller La mayoría de las personas que son víctimas de una estafa son reacios a admitir que fueron engañados.

January / Enero 2024

January 28

· What's a Guy to Do?         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher A cynical New Yorker, she's what an earlier generation would have called "a tough broad."

· "The Path of the Codex": Mexico's Pre-Conquest Writing Systems         by Philip Gambone The boys were taught all the verses of songs, which were called divine songs.

· Geometry as Language; The Art of Alberto Lenz - opening - Thursday, February 1, 5pm         by Cristina Galvez They suddenly confront us with a world of sensuality and mystery.

· Four San Miguel Painters - Polly Stark Ortega - Janet Hawkins Dowda - Andrew Dearwater - Daniel Rueffert - opening - Thursday, February 1, 5-7pm The intimate worlds that each artist has captured in response to their enduring relationship with Mexico.

· Three of Hearts - Gaia Schilke, Chris Dolan, Debra Deutsch Oliver opening - Fri. Feb. 2, 5-8pm I see the canvas as a stage for the theater of everyday life – a space where anything is possible.

· Bea is Back, Eclectic Lecture Series         by Barbara Goodman Some mortals get the jewels, others the dung. Do good things happen to bad people? Yep. Is sorrow as common as sweet?

· Art Sleuthing in San Miguel, part 2         by Natalie Taylor "Can I make an appointment with him?" "Not really," they told me.

· Splitting the Sea         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner ...leaving the Israelites stuck between the sea and the mighty Egyptian army.

· Feels Like Home Again at Firenze         by Don Day "We struggled. Some days we didn't know if anyone was going to walk through the door."

· Authorization at What Price? - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Those companies derive much of their income from selling advertising and then selling your personal information.

· Crossword Puzzle - One to Make You Frown         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· "El Camino del Códice": Sistemas de escritura pre-conquista de México         por Philip Gambone Los pintores-escribas eran hombres sabios que, según otro franciscano, poseían "un corazón hecho divino."

· Geometría como lenguaje, El arte de Alberto Lenz - inauguración - jueves 1 de febrero         por Cristina Galvez De repente nos enfrentan con un mundo de sensualidad y misterio.

· Cuatro pintores de San Miguel - Polly Stark Ortega - Janet Hawkins Dowda - Andrew Dearwater - Daniel Rueffert - inauguración - jueves, 1 de febrero, 5-7pm Los mundos íntimos que cada artista ha capturado en respuesta a su duradera relación con México.

· Tres de corazones - Gaia Schilke, Chris Dolan, Debra Deutsch Oliver - inauguración – viernes 2 de febrero Veo el lienzo como un escenario para el teatro de la vida cotidiana - un espacio donde todo es posible.

· Bea regresa Serie ecléctica de conferencias         por Barbara Goodman Algunos mortales obtienen las joyas, otros el estiércol.

· Buscando tesoros artisticos como un detective         por Natalie Taylor "¿Es posible llamar y agendar una cita?" "No, lo hace todo él mismo."

· Autorización ¿A qué precio?: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller Esas empresas obtienen gran parte de sus ingresos de la venta de publicidad y luego venden la información personal.

January 21

· Lunch With Alberto         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher May Lokkal amplify the initiatory indigenous wisdom inherent in our land.

· Lost in Mexico: Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana         by Philip Gambone "To feel some humiliation and a great deal of sorrow at times is inevitable. But feeling guilty is foolish."

· The Burning Flower: Color in Mexico         by Tony Cohan In Mexico, every color goes with every other color - if you know how to do it.

· An Artist's Life         by Henry Vermillion Living in San Miguel, as most of us do, I find the situation a bit strange.

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of Mexico Lecture/Book Signing - Wednesday, Jan. 24         by Cathi and Steven House "The essence of one of the loveliest cities in Mexico is presented full of poetry, charm and beauty." - Laura Obregón Baranda, Poet Laureate of Mexico

· Dimensions of Light         by Terry Tomlinson I cast or embed paper with a variety of contrasting materials such as metal, thread, found objects, mica and text.

· Stuck at the Office         by Jeffrey R. Sipe "Sorry, Honey. I'm stuck at the office. I won't be home until late."

· My Life as Collage, part 2         by Béa Aaronson Collage is an operation, a surgical operation of visual inputs.

· You Don't Own What You Think You Own; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller The latest trend... you can use the software so long as you pay again every year or every month to continue using it.

· Crossword Puzzle - Weather Forecast         by Sheridan Sansegundo

· Almuerza con Alberto         por el Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor Que Lokkal amplifique la sabiduría indígena iniciática inherente a nuestra tierra.

· Perdido en México: La noche de la iguana de Tennessee Williams         por Philip Gambone "Sentir algo de humillación y mucha tristeza a veces es inevitable. Pero sentirse culpable es tonto."

· La vida de un artista         por Henry Vermillion Vivir en San Miguel, como la mayoría de nosotros, me parece un poco extraño.

· San Miguel de Allende: el alma de México. Presentación de Libro – Miércoles 24 de Enero         por Cathi y Steven House "La esencia de una de las ciudades más bellas de México se presenta llena de poesía, encanto y belleza." - Laura Obregón Baranda, Poeta Laureada de México

· Dimensiones de la luz         por Terry Tomlinson Fundo o embebo el papel con una variedad de materiales contrastantes como metal, hilo, objetos encontrados, mica y texto.

· Atrapado en La Oficina         por Jeffrey R. Sipe "Lo siento, cariño. estoy atascado en la Oficina. no estaré en casa hasta tarde."

· Mi vida como un collage, parte 2         por Béa Aaronson El collage es una operación, una operación quirúrgica de entradas visuales.

· No eres dueño de lo que tú crees: La esquina de la computadora         por Charles Miller La última tendencia... se puede utilizar el software siempre y cuando se paga de nuevo cada año o cada mes para seguir usándolo.

January 14

· In This Together         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher If home is where they miss you when you're gone, then I'm homeless.

· A "cotton-headed romanticist" in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "In some mysterious way the strangling rope of her loneliness had also been severed."

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico Architecture, part 1, From the book         by Cathi and Steven House Declared a National Monument in 1926, SMA's historic center has long been protected from modern intrusions.

· Art Gala Fundraiser, 100 artworks to benefit Mano Amiga, Iranian artists donate art collection, Wed, Jan 17         by Ann Marie Jackson "We are artists who love supporting other artists."

· The Return of the Men in White         by Martín Buen Viaje It was as if I ran an ultra marathon without taking a step.

· El regreso de Los Hombres de Blanco         por Martín Buen Viaje Es como si hubiera corrido un ultra maratón sin haber dado un paso.

· Indifference         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner "The opposite of love is not hate. It's indifference."

· Caught Red-handed at Los Originales         by Don Day Tossed, turned, chopped, and flopped by people who bring back memories of those plate spinners on the Ed Sullivan Show.

· Scamming the Scammer; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller I never heard from that scammer, his niece, or her mother again.

· A new Crossword Puzzle Coming Soon         by Sheridan Sansegundo

January 7

· New Knowing         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher It's not academic. In fact, there is nothing more personally important to each of us.

· Ancient Wisdom - Modern Times; ethnographer, writer, photographer, filmmaker Tues, Jan 9         Wade Davis His work took him to Haiti to investigate folk preparations implicated in the creation of zombies.

· Zigzag: Phil Gambone Reads Wed, Jan 10         SM Poetry and Prose "This collection of interviews is like going to dinner with people you'd love to know but don't."

· Mexico City on $100 a Day         by Jennifer Rose It's clearly not expensive and always interesting.

· Infinite Variety - open studio Wednesdays         by Terry Tomlinson The fragile and ephemeral qualities of paper...

· Anomalies - opening, Sunday, Jan. 14         by Kathleen Cammarata An anomaly deviates from what is normal and expected. It is not easily classified.

· French Doors Art Dinner, Chef Donnie Masterton Thursday, Jan. 11 Video

· Enlightening Darkness         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Viktor Frankl famously wrote that if you find meaning, you can survive almost any suffering.

· Ring out the old. Ring in the new.         by Don Day Perhaps Susan could explain the mystery of the two Marco's.

· Gears, Tubes, Transistors; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller "If it were possible to describe it in a few sentences, it wouldn't have been worth a Nobel Prize." Richard Feynman

· Crossword Puzzle - Rhyme Time         by Sheridan Sansegundo

December 31

· A Funny New Year: Three episodes, a joke, a song lyric, and a wish         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher I don't care if you're laughing at me, as long as you're laughing.

· A Culinary Canvas, Art Dinner, French Doors, Chef Hugo Martinez         by Victoire Sidhoum Chef Martinez's creations intertwined the worlds of gastronomy and contemporary art.

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico, People, part 2, from the book         by Cathi and Steven House Strangers are welcomed and made to feel part of all that is Mexico, adding unimagined depth to their lives.

· Bobby's Beat: Disguised in a Grown Up Suit, Dinner Show Fridays         by Bobby Kapp Some people pray / To not go to hell / I pray cause I already been there

· Art History SMA: the Church of Santa Ana         by Natalie Taylor The judicious use of gold ornamentation creates an elegant, inviting space.

· Add This to Your Best Burger List         by Don Day Apart from trying to slip slide its way out of the bun, the avocado worked well.

· All Together         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Our Father in Heaven kvells, rejoicing without end.

· Ping in the New; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller In 2023 global internet traffic grew by roughly 25% over 2022.

· Crossword Puzzle - Small Shakespeare Quiz         by Sheridan Sansegundo

December / Diciembre 2023

December 24

· Happy Ending         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher I myself for certain am a hodge-podge.

· Christmas, Birthing Divinity         by Mary Jane Miller He is that person, filled with wisdom and love, and begun in Mary's womb.

· Christmas, Perfectly Imperfect         by Rev. Donna Schaper When the shepherds are back with their flock / The work of Christmas begins.

· Puppet Fancy         by Sheridan Sansegundo, art and text They are now nearly life size.

· Dante, Canto I         by Thomas Powers My rudimentary idea of the inferno, probably based on movies.

· Bobby's Beat Feeling the breeze Dinner Show Fridays         by Bobby Kapp poem / music video

· The Aristocrat: Two Welshmen and an Australian Walk into a Bar         by Jeffrey R. Sipe " We want it to be the beating heart of the Calle Jesús scene."

· The Morel of This Story         by Don Day "You make the most of morels; this is fabulous fungi."

· Gaudí in SMA Ranchito Cascabel / Timmyland         by Gary Reid Organic motifs, populated by giant sculptures of rattlesnakes and other zoomorphic and anthropomorphic shapes.

· ChatGPT Sings the Blues; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller ChatGPT seems to be becoming lazy.

· Crossword Puzzle - Season's Greetings         by Sheridan Sansegundo

December 17

· New Tricks         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher His instinct is to guard his home turf. My instinct is fight or flight.

· An American Writer Looks at Christmas in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "It isn't fair that we always show Mexicans as poor village Indians."

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico People, part 1 From the book         by Cathi and Steven House We sat on a bench among the flowers with Margarita, whose family has sold popcorn in the Jardin for generations.

· My Life as Collage, part 1         by Béa Aaronson Collage is an organic process, disconcerting at first, like life really.

· Groundbreaking Groundwater: Community-Driven, Community-Owned         Caminos de Agua Conventional solutions fall short due to the complexity of removing dissolved contaminants.

· Venenos eliminados: Propiedad de y administrado por la comunidad         Caminos de Agua Las soluciones convencionales se quedan cortas debido a la complejidad de eliminar contaminantes disueltos.

· The Virgin of Guadalupe: the History of Art         by Natalie Taylor Her indigenous heritage is reflected in her brown skin, and connects her to the Aztec earth goddess, Tonantzin.

· The Ramen King has a New Castle         by Don Day The place is not classy but it's cozy, cool and comfortable.

· 50 Years and Going Strong; the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller It was akin to a telephone party line allowing many computers to communicate on one shared line.

· Crossword Puzzle - It's Always Greener         by Sheridan Sansegundo

December 10

· Rainmaker         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher The rainbow, in all its splendor, requires our properly angled participation.

· The "Prince of Pilgrims" in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "Before I die I will have experienced every emotion and tested all my senses."

· The Magic Waters of Tlacote, excerpted from On Mexican Time         by Tony Cohan Here there are no ordinary days.

· A Ride, A City, Some Bulls         by Amy Cotler He hurried them into a large room, where they expect the police to arrive.

· A Bad Idea         by Bill Harrison Managing the world while half blind for just 24 hours was an eye-opening shock.

· Sunset Maguey, Barbara Valverde opening - Saturday, Sunday, December 9, 10         by Barbara Valverde Her passion is to create the drama of color, light and shadow in paper.

· Represented Photographers - opening, Sat, Dec. 9, 12-4pm         Photographic Gallery She introduced photography as a fine art to the San Miguel public.

· Gathering Sparks         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Life does not have to be a collection of meaningless fragmented moments.

· Writing in Art, Kathleen Cammarata opening - Sunday, December 17         by Kathleen Cammarata The artworks were not only objects to look at but also ideas to think about.

· Regresando a las carreras         por Luisa Ruiz La última carrera en la que participé fue el Maratón de la Ciudad de México en agosto de 2016.

· If it's Tuesday, it must be...         by Don Day It's been happening in San Miguel de Allende for a few years now.

· PINGing - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller This month marks an anniversary that only a computer nerd could really appreciate.

· Crossword Puzzle - 20a         by Sheridan Sansegundo

December 3

· Call to Action, Inspiration Meets Opportunity         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Atención reflected our community, quite literally, represented us in its pages.

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico, Markets, part 2, from the book         by Cathi and Steven House Life in Mexico is a dance, never more beautiful than the stroll through a market.

· Life Forces of Mother Earth: Nawals         by Béa Aaronson The shaman acts as a mediator, a vessel of transference and contact between the outer and the inner world.

· Rewiring: The Community Church of SMA         by Rev. Donna Schaper Americans living in this hemisphere outside of the States have a special perspective.

· Sacred Hummingbirds, excerpt from The Broken Hummingbird         by Ann Marie Jackson The feathers on the tiny creature's chest and back flashed a gorgeous iridescent blue-green.

· Getting Back in the Race         by Luisa Ruiz The last race I participated in was the Mexico City Marathon in August 2016.

· Angel in the Wings: SM Playhouse Has a New Home         by Robert J Hawkins Along with live theater, they plan to produce chamber music concerts.

· Old Dog, New Tricks - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Lose the old habits you used for the old technology or risk doing damage to your devices.

· Crossword Puzzle - 20         by Sheridan Sansegundo

November / Noviembre 2023

November 26

· Blaming the Victims         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher I'm not the first to observe that the Woke is not the left.

· Mexico's "Barefoot Iliad": The Underdogs         by Philip Gambone "the sublime cause of an oppressed people demanding justice, pure justice."

· Journey's End         by Tony Cohan, author of On Mexican Time But what if you wanted to be out of touch?

· Rescued by the Music         by Richard Adelman; photos: Fátima Rodríguez, Alfox Jimenez - Colectivo Afrojarocho At 80 years old I shouldn't go around expecting epiphanies on demand.

· Models I Have Drawn         by Henry Vermillion Alina was a beautiful woman with a haunting trace of sadness in her face.

· Modified Bloom – a lacy adventure         by Wendy Moyer I don't remember all the pain and labor it took to see my creative dream come to fruition.

· Bloom Modificado – una aventura con encaje         por Wendy Moyer No recuerdo todo el dolor y el trabajo que me llevó ver que mi sueño creativo se hiciera realidad.

· Exulansis - Group Exhibition         Catherine Shea Studio opening - Fri, Sat, Dec 1, 2

· Exulansis - Exposición Colectiva         Estudio Catherine Shea inauguración - Viernes, Sábado, 1, 2 Dic

· The Parroquia's Modern Art         by Natalie Taylor All seemed to go well until a visit from the bishop who immediately disapproved.

· But of course, your heart goes everywhere with you Reflections on October 7th         by Ayelet Tsabari I don't know how to live in a world that justifies such evil in the name of social justice.

· Location, Location, Location - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller On the other side of a concrete wall there was practically no Wi-Fi signal at all.

· Crossword Puzzle - 19a         by Sheridan Sansegundo

November 19

· Truth Matters         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher Our most dangerous enemies are within, our persons and our society, if only because they are the closest.

· "Prolonged Romance" with Mexico, Charles Macomb Flandrau         by Philip Gambone "Everyone is groping his way—like Cortés on his prodigious march up from the sea."

· Transcending Trauma Through Art exhibit - Fri, Sat, Sun, Sat, Nov 17-19 and 25         by Wade Sather This lost part of me paints and, through this art I learn more about what I went through, what we went through.

· Pink Nails         by Debra Thompson The pages are deliberately crafted to evoke an ancient feel.

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico,Markets, part 1, From the book         by Cathi and Steven House Fresh churros are scooped from sizzling vats, sprinkled with sugar and handed over in a bouquet of sweetness.

· Clavos Rosas         por Debra Thompson Las páginas están elaboradas deliberadamente para evocar un aire antiguo.

· Day of the Dead from, The Broken Hummingbird         by Ann Marie Jackson As thoroughly as he has adapted to Mexican life, he still shrinks from the loudest mysteries.

· Swoon and Understand - Collins and Lannon opening - Friday, November 24         by Luisa Ruiz "Painting has become an obsession."

· Reminded of Our Jewishness         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Our Jewish core has emerged stronger than ever these past few weeks.

· 5 Collages / 5 Colages         by/por Béa Arronson See the pictorial / Ver el pictórico

· Sexy Sells - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller A long list of needless and worthless changes for the sake of change.

· Crossword Puzzle - 19         by Sheridan Sansegundo

November 12

· More Flowers for Algernon         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher It's easy to see how others are wrong; more difficult to grasp my own mistakes.

· Tina Modotti: Mexicana ad Honorem         by Philip Gambone ...the "first revolutionary photographic exhibition in Mexico."

· Possessed by the Saints, Obiní Batá         by Richard Adelman There are many instances of white Americans or Europeans becoming unexpectedly and genuinely possessed.

· The Unpredictability of Watercolor, Joye Moon workshop - Tues, Wed, Nov. 14, 15         by Laurent Benoist My inspiration begins with a white piece of paper and the possibilities it presents.

· Fleurs du Mal, Art and Poetry; Kathleen Cammarata, Janet McAdams, Catherine Marenghi         opening - Sunday, November 19 Each illustration plays with the relationship between realistic plants and invented botany.

· Two Goodbyes, Catita's Daughter         by Luisa Ruiz Wait for me at the entrance, I'll be there soon.

· Dos despedidas, La hija de Catita         por Luisa Ruiz Espérame en la entrada que no tardo.

· I Read the News Today, Oh Boy         by Alfred Lanier I always thought of myself as an optimist.

· The Root Causes of Moral Evil         by Edward Rothstein Western intellectuals will never stop making excuses for terrorists.

· Not If, But When - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller This has created yet another situation that could potentially spell disaster for computer users.

· Crossword Puzzle - 18         by Sheridan Sansegundo

November 5

· Representing the Tribe         by Dr. David Fialkoff, Editor / Publisher We elevate even the saints.

· The Haunting Voice of Juan Rulfo's Pedro Páramo         by Philip Gambone Her images are all believable in the way dreams are: irrational but emotionally potent.

· The Broken Hummingbird, Ann Marie Jackson, Book Launch Party         Photos by Lander Rodríguez "This novel makes the reader feel emotion with every fiber of their being." - Camila Sánchez Bolaño, Editor-in-Chief, Newsweek en Español

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico, Churches, part 2, From the book         by Cathi and Steven House ...the laughter of children playing, and the splashing of fountains.

· Born to Weave; Father and Son Master Weavers Friday-Saturday, Nov. 4-5         by Barbara Erickson Like his father, Jacobito revels in using super fine yarns.

· Fifty Years of Painting, Maru Vázquez, Exhibition         Galería Calderoni Thanks to those who opened some doors and closed others so that I could grow.

· Cincuenta Años de Pintura, Maru Vázquez, Exposición         Galería Calderoni Gracias a quienes abrieron las puertas y cerraron otras para que yo pudiera crecer.

· Fashion Parade 2023, Fashion in Film, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 6pm         by Lucy Novaro; photos by Isabel Castejón ...to pay homage to cinema, creating a collection inspired by a film and a character.

· Fashion Parade 2023, La Moda en el Cine, Martes 7 Nov. 6pm         por Lucy Novaro; fotos por Isabel Castejón ...a rendir homenaje al cine creando una colección inspirada en una película.

· Unity         Rabbi Daniel Huebner Their oneness transcends their differences.

· The War Against the Jews: Some thoughts on the first pogrom of the 21st century         by David Blumenthal "Liberty, equality, and fraternity." "All men are created equal." It wasn't true.

· The Fix is Out - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Over the last decade Apple laptops have steadily decreased in their reparability score.

· Crossword Puzzle - 15         by Sheridan Sansegundo

October 29

· Other Rules         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher War suspends social rules. Killing people becomes, if not ok, then necessary.

· Sweat Drawings, Ri Anderson, opening Saturday, October 28         Photographic Gallery SMA Her images are all believable in the way dreams are: irrational but emotionally potent.

· An Old Pipe Organ Gets a New Wind         by Alfred Lanier The organ was meticulously dismantled, shipped to San Miguel and reassembled.

· Territorial Defense in Wirikuta         by Martín Buen Viaje The Center for Environmental Regeneration fosters a conscious and regenerative tourism.

· Defensa Territorial en Wirikuta         por Martín Buen Viaje El Centro de Regeneración Ambientalfomenta un turismo consciente y regenerativo.

· Give me Soul         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Enough with the superficial rituals.

· Four Collage Poems         by Béa Aaronson Urgently Required / French Connection / to inspire you

· Late October Rain         by Dr. David Fialk, Editor / Publisher The patio's plants all seem dressed in glistening new skin

· Who Owns Your Computer - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller ...required to pay a subscription fee every month in order to turn on your computer.

· Crossword Puzzle - 17         by Sheridan Sansegundo

October / Octubre 2023

October 22

· Nostalgia         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Local musician Doug Robinson congratulated me on my heart-felt rendition, "David, I had no idea."

· An Urban Vampire: Luis Zapata's Pioneering Gay Novel         by Philip Gambone "Move on but where to? Where could I go that'd be different?"

· San Miguel de Allende: the soul of mexico, Churches, part 1, from the book         by Cathi and Steven House A cacophony of barking dogs, roosters, and twittering birds, sometimes the explosion of fireworks, accompany the bells.

· The Day of the Dead Festivities, Galería Intersección         by Margaret Failoni Fábrica la Aurora, Art Walk, Saturday, October 28, 5-8pm

· En celebración del Día de Muertos, Galería Intersección         por Margaret Failoni Fábrica la Aurora, Paseo del Arte Sábado 28 de Octubre, 5-8pm

· Rokas Valuntonis, Lithuanian Pianist, Artist of the City Music Foundation Monday, October 30, 7pm         by Susan Chapman For his many achievements, Rokas Valuntonis has been honoured with the prestigious Queen Morta Award.

· Learning to Care: Noah         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner One way to cure indifference is to experience suffering.

· Film Reviews Compartimiento Cinematográfica         by Jeffrey R. Sipe It is an impressive debut for director Ami.

· A Near Perfect Crime - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller What can we do to protect ourselves against this scam?

· Crossword Puzzle - 16         by Sheridan Sansegundo

October 15

· The Oldest Hatred         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher If you want to free Palestine, start by freeing the Palestinians from Hamas.

· A "Hymn to Life": Diego Rivera's Portrait of Juleen Compton         by Philip Gambone "The best I have done grew out of things deeply felt, the worst from pride in mere talent."

· Fabricated Visions, Kirsten Hoving PhotoGraphic Gallery         by Jo Brenzo ...a collection of evocative photographs printed on silk and combined with secondary photographs or paper collage.

· Textures of Life - Wendy Moyer opening Thursday, October 19, 6pm         by Viridiana Gutierrez Each artwork is a salute to the survivors and those still fighting.

· Waxing and Waning, G-d Asks Forgiveness         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner Sometimes even G-d begs forgiveness.

· You Can't Do It Alone         by Frank Thoms San Miguel is the city of "likes." Sometimes I think it is as if we live in Facebook.

· Endangered Treasures, The History of Art in San Miguel         by Natalie Taylor The ones that remain, are historical treasures that ought to be protected and preserved.

· Magic at a Women's Gathering, Calling the Circle Monday-Wednesday, November 6-8         by Glen Rogers "The world will be saved by the Western woman." - the Dalai Lama

· Tracing the Route - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller The most important tool anyone who uses the internet needs to learn how to use.

· Crossword Puzzle - 14         by Sheridan Sansegundo

October 8

· Yesteryear Today         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher I'm not much for lines, so, somewhat criminally, I stepped in through the exit.

· Off the Wall, Three Brilliant Women Artists, Ana Thiel, Debra Thompson, Wendy Moyer opening - Fri. Oct. 13, 4pm         by Carlos Ordóñez The range of work is wonderfully staggering.

· Erased Saints, Kathleen Cammarata Open Studio, Sunday, October 15, 1-4pm The drawings beg the question, "Who decides what is holy and what is not?"

· Where is Home? - Playing Poker With Time, collage and poem         by Béa Aaronson Dreaming of another something / Another somewhere / Another somebody

· You've Got Cookies         by Richard Adelman Then he raised his fist into the air and exclaimed, "¡Tienes galletas!" (You've got cookies).

· DOctubre, Documentary Month         by Jeffrey R. Sipe Their continued efforts have been instrumental in salvaging the Mexican non-fiction film industry.

· Springing Forward, Shemini Atzeres / Simchas Torah Sunday, October 8, 10am         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner ...a spiritual springboard, allowing us to "go from strength to strength" into and throughout the year

· Light or Dark? - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Even today I do not know if that is sound medical advice or just advertising hype.

· Desde el Muro, Tres Brillantes Mujeres Artistas, Ana Thiel, Debra Thompson, Wendy Moyer Inauguración – Viernes 13 de octubre, 4pm         por Carlos Ordóñez La variedad de obras es maravillosamente asombrosa.

October 1

· The Next Big Thing         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The world did not evolve from nothing as a random, chaotic power-grab.

· "Something a little more accurate than fiction": The Mexico of John Dos Passos         by Philip Gambone "Every poor man socialista. But when you get rich, quick you all very much capitalista."

· Art Flourishes in SMA, Instituto Allende 1955-1968 Peter Olwyler, photo opening - Wed. Oct. 4, 6pm Images of the Mexican culture of the land of the Feathered Serpent, the Bajio of Mexico.

· Carvers of Apaseo el Alto, Javier Ulloa opening - Sat. Sun. Oct. 14, 15         by Walter Hodges Piece by piece, he built his business out of wood and the force of his will.

· The Dilemma of the Modern Era: AI         by José Luis Mendoza This reminds me of Hal 9000 in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey.

· All Together: Sukkot Sunday, October 1, 3-6:30pm         by Rabbi Daniel Huebner The message of dwelling in the sukkah is also one of unity

· What's the Charge? - The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Never drain or over-charge them!

· El Dilema de la Era Modern: IA         por José Luis Mendoza Esto me recuerda a Hal 9000 en la película 2001, Odisea del Espacio.

· Crossword Puzzle - 12         by Sheridan Sansegundo

September / Septiembre 2023

September 24

· On One Foot         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher People who believe in purpose and meaning live healthier, longer lives.

· "Pretty darn swell" - John Dos Passos in Mexico         by Philip Gambone "The great hopes of Zapata and his men still stalk the land unappeased."

· Accessibility in Baja California, Casa Cabo Pulmo, House + House Architects         by Cathi and Steven House ...a tropical desert between the rugged Sierra de la Laguna Mountains and the luminous Sea of Cortes.

· Kings of the Campo, 3 Kings' Day Toy Drive         by Les Pearson The reward for me is knowing that the children feel loved and special.

· Entrance of Xúchiles, pictorial, Saturday, September 30         by Thomas Humphrey, photos and text This ceremony of indigenous origin dates from 1531.

· Empowering Women, The Rug Hooking Project, Tours Every Thursday         by Charlotte Bell We began bringing these rugs to the United States to sell at shows and stores.

· Recovering My $1000, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller What I did not know was that my bank was going to try to get away with ignoring that law.

· A Light of San Miguel / Una Luz de SMA         by / por Jack Paulus Pictorial / Pictórico

· Entrada de los Xúchiles, Sábado, 30 de Septiembre         por Thomas Humphrey, fotos y texto Esta ceremonia de origen indígena data de 1531.

· Crossword Puzzle - 11         by Sheridan Sansegundo

September 17

· Old Friends and New         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Rolling my eyes while my old laptop dawdles is good for them.

· A Traveler, not a Tourist: Sybille Bedford's Mexican Sojourn         by Philip Gambone "Her writing is like the conversation of a clever, worldly friend who we wish would come by more often."

· Leaving LA         by Cyn Posner Most of my life I've tried to be invisible, hiding under rugs, to not be eaten alive by sharks.

· Mexico Historical Portraits - pictorial / pictórico Saturdays, Sept. 23 and 30         by Virginia Harford Photos in this exhibition, Mexico Historical Portrait, were taken 56 years ago in 1967.

· Irene Dubrovsky, Galería Intersección pictorial / pictórico

· A Heartbreaking Song on a Permanent Loop         by Robert J Hawkins I was ready to let the song haunt me all night.

· Artistic Treasures of the Parroquia, Part II         by Natalie Taylor It was the font in which Ignacio Allende was baptized in 1769

· To Search or Not to Search -The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller "Stay away from the internet! It’s nothing but a cesspool of scams and viruses."

· Crossword Puzzle - 10         by Sheridan Sansegundo

September 10

· Helping Ourselves         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher If you take money out of the equation, it doesn't add up.

· ¡Hola Papi! Life as an Authentic Latino         by Philip Gambone "We can't live without stories."

· Botanical Garden Wins 100 Women Grant         by Laurel Delp El Charco opened to the public in July, 1991 with a ceremony that took place during a total eclipse of the sun

· Heaven and Earth, Iconography - video         by Mary Jane Miller I didn't know that you could paint them. I thought that they were all relics.

· A New Russell Monk Exhibition: IMPÁVIDO His work, depicting the plight of the homeless in Tennessee is housed in the Museum of Civil Rights in Memphis.

· An Inconvenient Guest         by José Luis Mendoza Sir Alcohol, doesn't treat everyone the same... grabbing many by the neck and showing them the abyss of hell

· Bursting into Flames -The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Sleeping with her phone under her pillow might not be the smartest thing to do.

· Fusión Colonche 432 - A Musical Experience An emotional journey through the sounds and traditions of Latin America.

· Un Invitado Incómodo         por José Luis Mendoza Don Alcohol, no trata a todos por igual. Siempre se encarga de tomar a muchos por el cuello y mostrarles los abismos del infierno.

· Fusión Colonche 432 - Una Experiencia Musical Un viaje emocional a través de los sonidos y las tradiciones de América Latina.

· Crossword Puzzle - 9         by Sheridan Sansegundo

September 3

· Game Theory         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The solution is not going to come from the top down. What we need is localism, not globalism.

· "Soar, Crimson Banner!" Mayakovsky in Mexico         by Philip Gambone Russia’s culture minister recently called Mayakovsky "the first rapper."

· Market Performance - video Opera, Sat, Sept. 2, 6pm A happening in Mercado Ignacio Ramírez

· Galería Intersección Fabrica de Aurora Art Walk Sat. Sept. 2, 5-7pm pictorial / pictórico

· Maye Mora Salas Fabrica de Aurora Art Walk Sat. Sept. 2, 5-7pm pictorial / pictórico

· The World in the Vein of a Leaf, Botanicals of Jan Hendrix, Museo Casa de la Canal, Citibanamex         by Natalie Taylor "The artist is the most useless factor creating the most useful stuff."

· Beware the Internet of Things, part 2: The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Do you really need to be able to use your smart phone to control the thermostat?

· Vicente Hernández en San Miguel - exhibición         por José Camilo López "Cada obra suya, cual puesta en escena, encierra su propia dramaturgia."

· El Mundi en la Veta de una Hoja, los botánicos de Jan Hendrix, Museo Casa de la Canal, Citibanamex         por Natalie Taylor "El artista es el factor más inútil que crea las cosas más útiles".

· Crossword Puzzle - 8         by Sheridan Sansegundo

August / Agosto 2023

August 27

· Learning to Move         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher With apologies to those who believe that the sexes are equal, studies have shown that men recognize fewer colors.

· "Arrested for the size of my heart" - Jack Kerouac's Mexico City Blues         by Philip Gambone In pain from phlebitis and "very high," he wrote the first 150 choruses during one feverish week.

· Simpler Times         by José Luis Mendoza The excessive accumulation of data can make it difficult to identify what is truly relevant and valuable.

· The Adventures of Martín Buen Viaje - video         by Martín Buen Viaje A conversation on a lost ranch in Oaxaca with an old mezcal master transformed me.

· Witness to an Historical Event         by Natalie Taylor The huge building is architecturally stark, with hardly any decorative elements in the exterior; it covers a full block square.

· Falling Off the Grid: NOT the Computer Corner         by Charles Miller It seems that my other friend sort of panicked when I did not show up for our breakfast date that morning.

· El Vértigo de la Sobreabundancia         por José Luis Mendoza La acumulación desmedida de datos puede dificultar la identificación de lo realmente relevante y valioso.

· Las aventuras de Martín Buen Viaje - video         por Martín Buen Viaje Una plática en un rancho perdido en Oaxaca con un viejo maestro mezcalero me transformó.

· Crossword Puzzle - 7         by Sheridan Sansegundo

August 20

· Too Rich, Too Smart         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher His brilliancy keeps jumping the tracks, but I keep buying tickets to get back on the ride.

· The Sad, Dignified Gaze of Rigoberto González         by Philip Gambone ...the fascination, and shock, of rummaging around in a cubby full of his grandmother's intimate things.

· Mentoring Soul, The Center for Architecture Sustainability + Art, CASA         by Cathi and Steven House We make them into better architects, more aware, better able to use their mind, heart and soul...

· Winning Mexico's First Prize for Watercolor         by Robert Charles Murray II ...the twisting agony of time mixed with the beautiful abundance of the prickly pear just at its ripest point.

· Getting Off the Train         by Martín Buen Viaje Today, seeing reality through new lenses, I notice that slavery has taken on a modern version.

· A Lucky Penny         by Noren Cáceres, owner La Frontera ...to look beyond the hand to mouth reality that I have lived by.

· Bajarse del tren         por Martín Buen Viaje Hoy en día, al ver la realidad con nuevos lentes, noto que la esclavitud ha adquirido una versión moderna.

· Beware the Internet of Things, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Nothing could be further from the truth... in fact many thousands of miles further.

· Crossword Puzzle - 6         by Sheridan Sansegundo

August 13

· At Least I Know I'm Crazy         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The world can be divided into two types of people, those who know that they are crazy and those who don't.

· A "small, quiet pleasure": San Miguel 75 Years Ago         by Philip Gambone Beyond the town, he noted "a bleak church with forbidding gray walls." This was the church of San Antonio.

· Horror and Mockery, Open-Pit Mines         by José Luis Mendoza Let's promote alternatives that prioritize the conservation of our natural heritage and the dignity of our communities.

· Four Openings, Lavinia's Art Space Anniversary Thursday, August 31, 4-7pm         by Lokkal pictorial preview

· Healers Beyond Boundaries Return to San Miguel Wed, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 26 "We can witness miracle healings happen and people's lives change in amazing ways."

· The Queen of the Night, Surprise Encore         by Robert J. Hawkins As we stayed up the other night and watched our epiphyllum oxypetalum burst forth like hot white fireworks.

· It Hasn't Rained Much, But When It Has - video         by Unkown

· Horror y burla, las minas a cielo abierto         por José Luis Mendoza Es hora de proteger lo que es nuestro, luchar por un futuro sostenible y justo.

· One of the World's Most Notorious Hackers, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller Kevin was in and out of trouble with the law, including three years on the run from the FBI.

· Crossword Puzzle - 5         by Sheridan Sansegundo

August 6

· Picnicking as Prayer         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The Europeans make fun of Americans for our habit of bathing so frequently.

· Frida Kahlo in America - "Her paintings are her biography."         by Philip Gambone "...deep down it's all real shit…. I'm completely disappointed by the famous United States."

· 19th Century Photographs of Mexico, Galería Atotonilco now open daily without an appointment         by Susan Page He put them in a drawer and, for 40 years, did nothing with them.

· Chamber Music Festival, Program Notes         by Fredric Dannen August 4-20

· A Visual Adventure, Fen Lasell Paintings Sat. Aug. 12, Fabrica Art Walk         by Holly Green "My aim is to lead the eye on a visual adventure."

· Tibetan Monks in San Miguel program - August 9-20

· Mary Jane Miller, video         San Miguel Archive Project

· "Where do You Get Your Ideas for Paintings?"         by Henry Vermillion He found a pistol in the jailer's desk and mortally shot one jailer.

· The History of Art in SMA, The church of San Juan de Dios         by Natalie Taylor There is a depiction of hell beneath, flames and hands of the damned raised upwards.

· La Historia del Arte en San Miguel: La iglesia de San Juan de Dios         por Natalie Taylor Hay una representación del infierno debajo de todo, llamas y manos de los condenados levantadas hacia arriba.

· Inviting Trouble, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller ...unlocking the virtual front door and leaving it wide open

· Crossword Puzzle - 4         by Sheridan Sansegundo

July 30

· Atención Returns         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Whoever steps forward now has to raise something up out of the ashes.

· Kerouac's Mexican Spiritual Odyssey - "Never had my fill of Thee"         by Philip Gambone "one horror after another as usual in Doom Mexico."

· Carving a Life, opening - Saturday, Sunday, August 5-6         by Walter Hodges ...it allows her to disappear into her work.

· The Forest Dreams of Carbon Sequestration         by Martín Buen Viaje I was to be the eye in the air with my drone.

· A Skeptic Discovers Energy Healing         by Richard Gordon The evolution of our consciousness and human possibilities are nearly limitless.

· My Neighbor, Her Broom and Love         by José Luis Mendoza She was sweeping a piece of the street and sidewalk that wasn't hers; it was mine.

· La Parroquia - Like You've Never Seen It / Como nunca has visto         by / por Jack Paulus Watch the video / Ver el video

· Looking for Míster San Miguel         by Alfredo Lanier, El Rancho Santa Clara Blog ...figures of fearsome Aztec warriors ready to slay some mythical enemy.

· El Bosque soñó y los bonos de carbono atrapó         por Martín Buen Viaje Ya es un logro que podamos conservar los pocos pulmones que nos quedan.

· La vecina, la escoba y el amor.         por José Luis Mendoza ¿Estaba barriendo la calle y banqueta de otras personas y que no le correspondían?

· Battery Power         by Charles Miller Batteries do not necessarily have to be made using toxic materials.

· Crossword Puzzle - 3         by Sheridan Sansegundo

July / Julio 2023

July 23

· I Loved Atención, Too         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher You can't please all of the people all of the time.

· "A Kind of Shangri-la" - Jack Kerouac's Mexico (Part 1)         by Philip Gambone Mexico gave Kerouac the freedom to revolutionize American literature.

· Another Amazonian Journey         by Martín Buen Viaje Thank you Spirit Jungle of my heart.

· Art for the Children, Rodarte Artisan Fair, Saturday, Sunday, Aug. 5, 6         Instituto Allende ...children's art classes are conducted in collaboration with renowned artists and established galleries.

· Barbara Dobarganes - video         San Miguel Archive Project "After the Second World War, with the GI Bill of Rights, this was a crazy town."

· 16 nights. 16 Spanish wines.         by Don Day Join me as I recall the journey, tell you a little about each stop, and how I rated them.

· The Music in Our Lives         by José Luis Mendoza I have been a teacher for over 30 years, with countless experiences of all kinds.

· Otro Viaje Amazónico - pictórico         by Martín Buen Viaje Gracias Pacha selva de mi corazón

· Como nos afecta la música que escuchamos.         por José Luis Mendoza He sido maestro por más de 30 años, con un sinnúmero de experiencias de todo tipo.

· There's No Charge, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller It may come as a surprise to you, as it did to me...

· Crossword Puzzle - 2         by Sheridan Sansegundo

July 16

· Who's Happy Now? - Atención         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The Mexicans say, "Pueblo chico; inferno grande," Little town, big hell.

· DH Lawrence in Mexico; the Mystery of the Primeval World         by Philip Gambone When Lawrence is good, he's very, very good; but when he's bad, he's horrid.

· The Parroquia, part I, History of Art in San Miguel         by Natalie Taylor with photos by Jack Paulus The crypt beneath the floor in front of the altar is open during Day of the Dead celebrations.

· Notes of a Lifetime, Jazz in Mexico; Documentary / Q&A with Director/ Cocktail Reception, Tuesday, July 18         by Soco Aguilar It took you 18 years from story idea to premiere to produce Notas de una Vida, the history of Mexican jazz.

· A Celtic Forge in the 21st Century         by Martín Buen Viaje With a hammer fit for Thor, he began to forge a sword, blow after blow.

· Trials and Transformation, Poetry & Prose Café Summer Pop-Up, Thursday, July 20         by Maia Williams The case is sabotaged by a CIA interrogator...

· Hollywood to SMA, Acclaimed Cinematographer Exhibits, MyStudio Art Walk, Sat. Sun, July 15, 16         by Henrietta Weekes "Working on the set of Coppola's The Cotton Club was like a mafia scene."

· Luna de Queso, A New Chapter Begins, Storewide Sale Now         by Mariana Peraza Maintaining such an exclusive inventory has become increasingly challenging.

· La Parroquia, parte I, La Historia del Arte en SMA         por Natalie Taylor con fotos por Jack Paulus La cripta debajo del piso frente al altar se abre y se puede visitar durante las celebraciones del Día de los Muertos.

· Jazz en México, Documental / Una sesión de preguntas con el director / Cóctel, Martes, 18 de Julio         por Soco Aguilar Pasaron 18 años, desde el concepto inicial hasta el estreno de "Notas de una vida", una cautivadora exploración de la historia del jazz mexicano.

· Un Celta Forjador en Pleno Siglo XXI         por Martín Buen Viaje Con un martillo digno de Thor, comenzó a forjar una espada, golpe tras golpe.

· There's No Place Like Home, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller At the time, the internet was so small that almost everyone connected to the network personally knew almost everyone else.

July 9

· Our Hometown Newspaper         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The Atención that we knew and loved left the building a long time ago

· Here Life is Fiesta, Marina Wister in Mexico         by Philip Gambone She loved the "antique dignity" of the people she encountered: women squatting by little stoves...

· Our Town Clock         by Martín Buen Viaje When necessary he would fight like a wild dog.

· Woodcarvers Of Apaseo el Alto         by Walter Hodges You can count on the fingers of no hands the number of white folks walking the streets in Aapaseo.

· Isis Rodriguez Challenges the Quinceañera, opening - Saturday July 15         by Zyanya Gallegos ...a cross cultural experience bridging the gap between ancient and modern Mexico.

· New, Bestselling, English-Language Aurora Bookstore Opens         by Catherine Marenghi As a loving gift the community, she has given birth to beautiful Aurora Books

· Church of San Rafael, Part II, History of SMA Art         by Natalie Taylor with photos by Jack Paulus The painting shows great antiquity in technique and evidence of aging of the canvas.

· MyStudio San Antonio Art Walk, Sat. Sun, July 15, 16, 11am-5pm         See the 43 Artists here

· Mother Water         by José Luis Mendoza Water, blood of my land, liquid and pristine love...

· ¿Por qué medir el tiempo?         por Martín Buen Viaje Peleaba como perro salvaje cuando era necesario.

· Templo de San Rafael, Parte II, La Historia del Arte en SMA         por Natalie Taylor con fotos por Jack Paulus La pintura muestra una gran antigüedad en la técnica y evidencias del envejecimiento del lienzo.

· Madre Agua         por José Luis Mendoza Agua, sangre de mi tierra, amor líquido y prístino...

· Thank You for That Question, The Computer Corner         by Charles Miller The most astounding thing about ChatGPT it its adoption rate; in only two months it has accrued 100 million users.

· Crossword         by Sheridan Sansegundo

July 2

· My Publishing Career         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher The publisher spent a lot of money trying to revive her, but the old lady wouldn't come back.

· Artistic Treasures of San Rafael Church: History of Art in SMA         by Natalie Taylor with photos by Jack Paulus At least now they will remain forever in the photos taken that day.

· Trashing the Charco: Environmental Vandalism         by Marni Hills Dumping trash in an open field should be illegal, but is it?

· Farewell to our beloved Atención         by José Luis Mendoza ...the digital heartbeat that will keep the spirit of San Miguel alive.

· Who Is In Charge?         by Béa Aaronson For our children, the trees of the world.

· Los Tesoros Artísticos del Templo de San Rafael: La Historia del Arte en SMA         por Natalie Taylor con fotos por Jack Paulus Al menos ahora quedarán para siempre en las fotos que se sacaron ese día.

· Adiós a nuestro querido Atención         por José Luis Mendoza ...el latido digital que mantendrá vivo el espíritu de San Miguel.

· ¿Quien Esta a Cargo?         por Béa Aaronson Para nuestros niños, los arboles del mundo.

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June / Junio 2023

June 25

· A Happy Father's Day         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher How can the child conceptualize the ancestral traumas that give rise to his personal suffering?

· Flights of Imagination In Paper: Today's Artists of San Miguel         by Natalie Taylor "It seems the flag has been sullied of late."

· Ancient Chapel Jewels         by Joseph Toone Seraphim are angels that do nothing but sing. Hence, in art, they are just heads.

· Flamenco Taurino, Some Stories and Drawings Fridays and Saturdays         by Britt Zaist I stayed up way too late last night putting together this post.

· UFOs in SMA         by Lokkal A webcam shows strange happenings in the sky behind our beloved Parroquia.

June 18

· A Second Chance         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Our genes turn on and off in relation to our surrounding environment.

· Artist to Artist: Victoria and Juan         by Bonnie Lee Black He sometimes didn't have enough to eat and wore shoes from the dump.

· Art Sleuthing in San Miguel         by Natalie Taylor I was left with some tales told by some of the tour guides.

· Our Valient Volunteer Firefighters Gala, dinner, art auction, Thursday, June 22         by José Luis Mendoza They risk their lives to keep us safe.

· Nuestros Queridos Bomberos Gala, cena, subasta de arte, Jueves 22 de Junio         por José Luis Mendoza Se arriesgan para mantenernos a salvo de incendios y otros desastres.

June 11

· Burn It Down         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher "When Mexicans see you getting ahead, they want to pull you back."

· Henry Kissinger: SMA art director confronts the centenarian         by Jerelle Kraus I jumped onto the stage and addressed him in German, his native tongue.

· The History of Art in SMA: Casta paintings (Part II)         by Natalie Taylor The paintings were commissioned as a type of catalog to identify the racial mixtures in the New World.

· Group Exhibition, Bellas Artes opening, Wednesday, June 14, 5pm see the pictorial

· Los Locos Unmasked: Like You've Never Seen It         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Each truck contains enough speakers to amplify a concert at a mid-sized arena.

June 4

· Sweet Madness         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher We humans survived, not because we are fast or strong, but because we cooperate.

· Mother Nature's Magical Metamorphosis         by Natalie Taylor Once submerged they die, leaving seeds behind that sprout when the waters recede.

· Law and Order in SMA         by Alfredo Lanier Maybe officers fear retaliation if they pursue criminals too zealously.

· Learning to Draw         by Noren Cáceres, owner La Frontera "Back off, you're stepping on my dog."

May / Mayo 2023

May 28

· Siren         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Think of it as mental tasing.

· Art History SMA: The Chapel of the Virgin of Loreto (Part II)         by Natalie Taylor with photos by Jack Paulus ...a reminder of SMA's wealth during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

· Dancing With Life, Debra Deutsch Oliver, opening - Friday, June 2 My hope is that my art can touch the part of the human spirit that ignites joy.

· What I've Been Messing Around With         by Stephen Goodfellow ...the gauntlet of ruthless mental pruning, so necessary considering my unwinding life-clock.

May 21

· Take Me Out         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Civilization is carried forth to deny the horror of existence.

· Jaguar: Voice of a Territory, Documentary, Concert, Saturday, May 27 "To be able to understand the importance of keeping ancestral traditions alive."

· MyStudio Art Walk Rides Again         by by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Organizing artists is like herding cats.

· Normalizing Violence?         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert How can we allow our mothers, sisters and daughters to be murdered?

· Normalizando la Violencia?         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert Normalizar la violencia puede tener graves consecuencias.

May 14

· A Boy On a Beach         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Below the border, the simple things of living take on mysterious significance.

· Art History SMA: The Chapel of the Virgin of Loreto (Part I)         by Natalie Taylor with photos by Jack Paulus Father Juan Francisco was pleased to view it through the zoom lens, since he himself had never seen it up close.

· Metamorphosis Series, art         by Elvia Samaniego I experiment with different techniques and framing, exploring the answers to disturbing themes.

· The search for SMA's best burger continues         by Don Day Don Day must be one helluva romantic guy to remember all of those nitty gritty details.

May 7

· Self-Hating Jews         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Q is very Jewish and a bit shy and guilty about it, which is also very Jewish.

· Ronnie Cummins, Vía Orgánica Cofounder 1946-2023 We will continue this fight in his honor.

· Subdued         by Bonnie Lee Black Why are older women the largest users of antidepressants in the US?

· The Avalanche of Images         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert It was a delight to imagine without being run over by an avalanche of pre-digested images.

· Atropellados por una avalancha de imágen         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert Era una delicia imaginar lugares, situaciones, personas, sin tener una avalancha de imágenes pre digeridas.

April 30

· Bump, Bump, Bump         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher America has turned into a theme-park, polished, but inauthentic.

· Exuberant Mexico, Polly Stark Ortega: Recent Works - Monday, May 8 The work plunges into memories of childhood as an expat kid in a 70s SMA.

· Art History SMA: The image chronicler         by Natalie Taylor It is a mix of surprise and horror...

· Selling Miracles         by Noren Cáceres, owner La Frontera I have made it difficult for myself, fought growing up every step of the way.

April / Abril 2023

April 23

· Where's Home?         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Home is where people understand, and care to understand.

· A Home for Horchata; benefit party, Sun. Apr. 23         by Marni Hills She enjoys the good life all dogs deserve.

· "Deserve What You Dream": Remembering Octavio Paz         by Natalie Taylor Man is nostalgia and a search for communion.

· Tools Not Rules, Drawing with Master Glenn Vilppu workshops, Apr. 24-28, Apr. 29-30 "There are no rules, just tools."

· Reconnecting with Our Clan: My Little Inner Voice         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert Happiness and well-being do not depend on individual success.

· The Two Best Wine Bargains in Mexico         by Don Day There's a grassiness and a hint of apple that makes the flavor much more complex.

· La Importancia de reconectarse con nuestro sentido de Clan: mi vocecita interior         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert Felicidad y el bienestar no dependen del éxito individual.

April 16

· Fear of Floating         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher People like a winner.

· Kuna Indians, Illustrated Series         by Sofie Engström von Alten, text and art I drew them in a playful style reminiscent of trading cards or superheroes.

· Art History SMA: a small, bright lamp         by Natalie Taylor "The biography of an artist is in his works."

· Faces of the Oratorio Procession         by Jack Paulus pictorial

· Camino Real de Tierra Adentro         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert It helped spread the presence of Spanish conquistadors.

· One Mystery, One Hundred Miracles - Walk for Autism, Sat. Apr. 22         by Joyce Grenis His parents knew they needed help, but didn't know where to look.

· Diving into an ocean of delights         by Don Day A feast for the eye, the tongue, the body and the soul. At Marios.

· Camino Real de Tierra Adentro         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert Se consolidó la presencia de los conquistadores españoles en la región.

April 9

· Fallen Beauty         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher There is a metaphor in all this, probably several, especially for someone as old as me.

· The Secret Tunnels of San Miguel         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert These corridors moved goods and people safely, serving as escape routes and as hiding places.

· The Holy Burial Procession, Semana Santa         by Marni Hills It is a great honor to participate in the procession. Many older families have been part of it for generations.

· Blowing Up the Judases         by Marni Hills To the crowd's delight, the explosion is impressive.

· Four things I want from a restaurant. And one restaurant that gives me all four.         by Don Day I asked if we could have the best table, the one beside the "babbling brook".

· Los túneles secretos de San Miguel         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert Una vía segura para mover bienes y personas, como escondites o vías de escape.

· Otra Incubación         por Alejandro Anaya, texto, arte Su segunda salida de la incubadora, el renacimiento del artista que fue de niño.

April 2

· The Devil's Due         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher It never occurs to me that I might just be a lonely old man.

· Revolutionary Art or Artistic Revolution?         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert "We are sorry for the inconvenience, but this is a revolution." - Subcomandante Marcos, Zapatista National Liberation Movement

· Art History SMA: Morlete, the 18th Century         by Natalie Taylor Morlete's paintings show family groups, with parents of different races, and their children.

· Another Incubation         by Alejandro Anaya, text, art, photos The rebirth of the artist that he was as a child.

· Spirit and Food: Luna de Queso         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Perhaps the main hallmark of exuberant Mexico is that the social is not an interruption.

· Pilgrimage of the Lord of the Column         pictorial

· ¿Arte Revolucionario o Revolución Artística?         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert "Lo sentimos por las molestias, pero esta es una revolución." - Subcomandante Marcos, Movimiento Zapatista de Liberación Nacional

March / Marzo 2023

March 26

· A Better Music Box         by Dr. David, Editor / Publisher Much effort is going into trying to teach machines to do what we humans will always do better.

· The Tianguis is not a Flea Market         by José Luis Mendoza Aubert Motecuhzoma had a retinue of porters that ran in stages, like the Pony Express but without the horses.

· Women of San Miguel Who did it Their Way         by Natalie Taylor Josefa became involved with the revolutionary movement led by Ignacio Allende and Miguel Hidalgo.

· Truth, Justice, Passion, Luis Filcer - auction: Wednesday, March 29         There are over 60 museums around the world where Filcer's work can be seen.

· Romancing the Orchestra, Pro Musica Youth Orchestra - Thur. March 30         by Maestro Robert Mari Our next concert promises to be especially moving for me.

· Recent Acquisitions, Galería Atotonilco open house - Sat. Sun. March 25, 26         by Susan Page On this buying trip, we have returned with some stunning pieces.

· Chile peppers. The guide to the dried.         by Don Day If they easily snap in half, they're probably old and will have lost some of their taste.

· El Tianguis no es un Mercado de Pulgas         por José Luis Mendoza Aubert <