: A lovely sight the other morning.
: I’ve been enjoying sweet moments like this as I get my 8000 steps in each day.
: Morning walk watching the surfers waiting for waves… there were lots out today.
: I started a new diet focusing on plants for protein and although this is exciting it is definitely …
: My friend was on vacation at a beautiful casa overlooking the bay of Manzanillo. So glad she …
: Chess club Tuesday. Note that the clean livers are at the table to the right. 😂
: I’m preparing to do The Living Proof Challenge 2024. The tests I need to take are ones I am …
: The water is sure to be cold and I will do my daily swim. There is never a question of “do I feel …
: The highlight of my day was learning about Napoleon from my well schooled friend. History was never …
: Long ago I did a course that included a fast paced run, full tilt boogie. At the finish line the …
: Yesterday I made an abrupt movement near my screen door and a bird in the hedge took flight; …
: Lucy’s Paradise on a quiet night.
: There’s an outdoor music venue next door to my apartment. I’m listening to a brass band and playing …
: Maybe I should start a list and add ‘make a profile photo for micro.blog’.
: All of my files are a mess. I used to be very organized and then I turned on iCloud Drive. It …
: Dutch pancakes for breakfast are always a hit.
: Chili omelette was good. My friends had never heard of this before.
: This is the corner close to my home. It is a hub in our little town offering tacos, local pharmacy …
: I decided to learn a little bit about Kwanzaa and discovered that my new calendar book starts on …
: You have to give credit to anyone who would wear this holiday hat. He says that it was a gift and he …
: This little one wandered by Luis’s tienda this evening.
: The salsas are always yummy. I don’t shy away from hot.
: When I want chicken tacos I hit up Miriam’s.com.
: The Christmas tree is up in the jardin.
: Just a memory, school was out and I was enjoying my teacher’s garden.
: I had to leave microblogvember because I have no discipline right now. The end.
: day 9 certain As the year moves along, it is certain to bring cooler weather. Cheers to that.
: day 7 insight An insight shared lives on.
: day 6 echo (my first day to play) I am trying to recall the very first time I heard an echo.
: View from a restaurant I’ve been wanting to visit. I finally made it there. 😎
: Antonio Meet Antonio. He is such a lovely man. I used to see him at different locations around town. He uses …
: I meet really great people here on the Costalegre. Francisco takes care of the pool a few times a …
: Wordle 454 2/6 ⬜🟨⬜🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Alrighty now😵💫
: staying positive Having any ailment and forced to rest is not fun. I’m missing my daily swim which energizes me …
: This is the house that I grew up in, in San Francisco Richmond district. It had been modified some …
: One job, washing the dishes and 2 fiascos occur. I broke the handle off this lovely bowl and then …
: This post is just a test. And it comes with a smile. 😎
: being sober I am an alcoholic. I have been sober for 17 years and I’d say that I’m pretty happy about that. I …
: This morning a clerk saw me moving to her music and just now they turned up the music and 4 of us …
: My garlic has roots. I’ve not seen this before.
: One of the sweet things about my life in Mexico is that I can have fresh coconut water delivered to …
: A Mexico morning is filled with birds cooing, fans a whirling and just now the construction site …
: an entry from when I was doing morning pages I haven’t been doing these morning pages. I am at a loss for words, just kidding. I do not think a …
: The glass on my 6 year old iPad Pro is separating from the body. I’m winging it ‘cause I want a new …
: Say hello to my little friend.
: Looking out my front door; my new digs. And I’m closer to the crashing waves. Life is good.
: I’m perusing micro.blog tonight because this is where all the adults hang out 😂
: view from a path in a small village in the south of france
: And the beat continues. I breathe, and the breath of all the ancients mingles with my blood. It …
: Count me in as one of those to say that “Don’t Look Up” was just brilliant.
: Christmas Eve is the event to celebrate here in Mexico. It’s 2 in the morning and I can hear music, …
: And who doesn’t love flowers?
: I took a bike ride today for exercise and captured a peaceful moment.
: la tienda que vende casi de todo I was sitting inside the store visiting with my friend Luis when a tiny little girl came in to …
: morning coffee As I stir my favorite brew of morning coffee I am reminded of the first time I drank coffee. I was …
: Quiet evening in town made it an easy ride about.
: found by accident Found an old fb post by accident and sharing it again today: Well, I’ve been busy working and …
: Always a colorful sunset; looking out my window.
: san pancho I had a chance to practice listening and speaking in Spanish when I conversed with a couple of women …
: Dining at a local eatery and it was quite yummy.
: A view of my town on the lagoon side.
: A little activity in my neighborhood today was acutually quite noisy with the cement mixer churning.
: just a thought I am studying Spanish with a friend and I mentioned the word hábil which means skilled. My friend …
: gotta laugh I had a teacher in High School that was always good for a laugh. He is a friend so I see his posts …
: coco loco I am thanking my lucky stars as opposed to seeing stars after a brief encounter with a coconut. I …
: Five years ago today I was in Paris. It was my first trip ever to Europe. A highlight of that trip …
: I just looked out the window and noticed this colorful sky.
: My friend Luis once told me that Mexicans seldom go to bed early. The evidence is in. There is often …
: I asked Siri to show me photos of bicycles and an old favorite popped up.
: riding the bus I grew up in San Francisco therefore I was very familiar with the Muni system. While in high school …
: Here in Mexico people often work 6 days a week; most of the ones I meet at least. Last night I asked …
: I was suggesting to my friend to clean up the leaves on his awning when we discovered a gem amongst …
: I have been watching this young man, Fernando, grow up. He is always so quiet but not so scared of …
: new logic board It’s a rainy morning after Hurricane Enrique continues to move north along the Costalegre vicinity …
: The fan above me whirls round as do the thoughts inside my head. The computer died and with …
: the double whammy When I was very young, probably around 6 years old, there was an event that occurred that I have …
: lime green pumps My good friend Joanie and I shared the dance floor weekly for some out and out frenzy fun, for …
: A place I visit often for a late breakfast, Ramon’s in Barra de Navidad. It feels like home.
: My gardenia plant had been suffering from sooty mold due to some nasty ant like insects. I was …
: Tell me your story young man. About how you made it through the tough times when you were broken …
: This is me playing with a silly toy I just bought.
: a blank page I have never really written much. Over the years there are tidbits here and there. Sometimes I get …
: Note to self: Don’t be petty. Focus on the task in front of you; your life.
: I am learning to not criticize other people. I am finding this practice to be quite liberating. 😎
: Are you ready to chill? The umbrella is up.
: Pompasetting, a thing more easily done in costume.
: I was at my friends store and he reminded me that this candy is a favorite of mine; just like …
: A lot has happened lately. I am immersed in conversation (me talking to me) about the stories we …
: Many years ago I took my mom to see Christo’s Umbrellas. One day later, bad weather …
: It’s fancy, it’s a day late and it’s alive.
: This blanket is one I held onto when I moved to Mexico. It’s been cold lately and it makes me feel …
: Given the weight of this slab, it should be still for quite awhile.
: This erudite book has been quite helpful during a difficult time.
: I was thinking about the word for today compassion for the current photo blog challenge. I was …
: I have a lot of compassion for this woman. She has experienced great loss in her life and I respect …
: Using one’s platform to display compassion is a win. I don’t know this person but I like …
: A valentine I made for friends a long time ago.
: I made this simple pouch many years ago.
: Here I am, almost alone, as I have been *sporg*ed by some friends. C’est la vie.
: The first time I encountered this machine it was quite confusing to use. Paris, 2016.
: It takes a lot of energy managing the energy output on my Mexican oven. The dial markings are 1 …
: At the beach it’s not muddy, just lots of sand.
: I hope to pot this little baby soon and not get pricked by any of the tips.
: I loved visiting Paris for the first time in 2016. There was always a craving for an espresso.
: I sport this functional waist pack whenever I’m out and about. It holds everything I need, …
: Nobody’s pets, just birds of a feather.
: Just a warm English muffin with butter is comfort enough for today.
: My morning beverage is the best of the day. Coffee is life.
: Close up and personal; it begins.
: when oven cools... Many years ago I was moving to a new rental and was crazy busy thinking I could do it all on my own. …
: Today my cynical side is saying having fewer friends is good because then there are less people to …
: I just needed to have my feet in the sand, so I took a stroll and then sat and watched the waves …
: today I like beginnings just like I am fond of numbers that end in 0 or 5. In the case of the digits …
: The quieter I become, the louder the messengers of the past… within the well of my being …
: Ghostly echos from the past are embedded in my bones. The dna cannot be ignored, it has hitched a …
: As thoughts, memories, bookmarked stories and ideas trail across my brain there is no resting. The …
: Today I am going to reinforce a positive way of being. #mbnov
: Living in a small town it’s easy to get things done as a pedestrian. Even though I have a car after …
: I would love to mask the sciatica pain from my my hip and leg so hopefully the cortisone shot brings …
: Arguing two distinct moral principles most likely poses a dilemma for those individuals debating at …
: I had to adjust my attitude after being frustrated on the computer. Why do some things appear to be …
: Albert Einstein said: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep …
: The provision, being chicken mole, was indeed made from chicken stock. As a result of all my cooking …
: Today I cooked a chicken that I will use in my mole. I did not capture the creature. It had some …
: I am living south of the US border right now and it is generally a lot lot less stressful. #mbnov
: Winter in my area is the best time of the year. The humidity has dropped to a comfortable level and …
: Dreams fade. The day begins. A desire to learn something new helps me shake off the cobwebs still …
: Technology has made what once seemed impossible, possible. That’s it; my short sweet post, …
: Boys on bikes. There were three of them, young boys on bicycles behind me riding a bit recklessly so I moved out of …
: A long time ago I was going to give up coffee. Someone suggested to me that I could think of …
: I never knew there was a poor me until someone said so. Ending up in a foster home, not living with …
: Many years ago I had a job making hand made tile. We handled bricks of moist clay and one of the …
: I’m not a far cry from missing the deadline. #mbnov
: While playing with (I’m new at it) and seeing how powerful it is, Keyboard Maestro is spooky fun. …
: I didn’t need to guess which way to go; un buen día en la playa 😎#mbnov
: A skirt or a pair of shorts and a t-shirt is what I wear most days. #mbnov
: Say whatever is on your mind. Some people do. #mbnov
: When I think of the “elders” of any community I think this elite group must be comprised of the wise …
: I forgot that I snapped a few photos on an outing last week. I like this one. Coco beach, Costa …
: One of the most important elements of my force to navigate life is integrity, the act of being my …
: Do not let my words bind me. Let them lead me to a world I speak into existence. #mbnov
: I shall inflate the raft and let the wind take me where it will. #mbnov
: I am an American and it is puzzling to me how a rich country such as mine can have such a poor …
: From my stoop I see a shifting of clouds in the sky above. I wait. In my heart I know a brilliance …
: It felt like the end was near and then the sun came out. #mbnov
: Let me pull a ______ out of my hat and astonish you with my magic. #mbnov
: It is the day before the presidential election and I hope all will concentrate and hold positive …
: My brain is sometimes a dreary place to hang. Anyone care to go for a walk? #mbnov
: I’m getting there. I am sharing these two photos as evidence of my progress at minimalism. My wardrobe is contained …
: I love the traditional Mexican homes where the rooms are built around a small garden. I was a guest …
: Barra de Navidad, Mexico 3:11 in the afternoon If Maria is in the building it must be Tuesday. I …
: After not eating enough veggies these past couple of days, I am indulging in a bowl of kale cooked …
: Today is not the photo blog day but if it was…
: I always tell myself to get into the habit of posting to micro.blog everyday just to practice …
: I love this man. He is my good friend Luis. He really runs his store as a service and if you want to …
: While on vacation in France, 2016 I discovered the beauty of Provence.
: I spent a fair amount of time cleaning up dead branches on this palm therefore I am definitely not a …
: I had a little excitement today when this darling baby iguana scurried by me. That was my big …
: Overcome with the yen for chocolate I baked these cookies. They look funny but they taste like …
: Relentless clouds take shape as we await the storm.
: Relentless Many years ago I worked with a Mexican gentleman at a restaurant; he was a dishwasher and I was a …
: So much hope lives in the seed; it’s dna, it’s future. And then there is the hope of an idea, a …
: Frosty. I must defrost my fridge regularly because it’s not frost-free; came with my apartment. No …
: I call this message that I found on the side of a building graceful graffiti.
: My home has a new painting on the wall.
: Change. The day makes way for the night and with a little color.
: Light filtering through cloth.
: A sound mind occurs after the project is done.
: Transport. This young lady was kind enough to let me take this snap. Bicycles are a common form of …
: Windows. Apartment hunting in Spain, 2016.
: Black and white and pointy. This cactus has grown ferociously in just one year.
: A view of my town. This is from early April. I was going to snap a similar photo this evening but a …
: Day tripping a la playa; just a quick jaunt for lunch. Coco beach, Jal, Mexico
: Evidence of a yoga flow; somewhat.
: Peace starts at home, wherever that may be.
: Is an ant a bug? Who ever says, “hey, look at those bugs”. Anyway it was scurrying along with it’s …
: Water lilies floating on a pond. This photo is from my last trip to the US which was in mid March. …
: A fresh mango beverage at the beach was quite *up*lifting.
: The coast of France; memories. Antibes, 2016
: Another lone chair. Luxembourg Gardens 2016
: Took a quick break today while in the middle of a project and snapped what was in front of me. …
: My favorite t-shirt died after twenty something years. I framed it’s logo/message to adorn my walls.
: Art by Miller Phoenix, CA. “If I had it to do over…” I bought this print at a …
: Art by Heather Tovar, a local artist in my community.
: Violet flower captured last year on a visit to the vivero.
: One of my favorite blue places.
: The pale *yellow” loofah sponge, fresh from the vine.
: Seeing orange from my rooftop tonight.
: Seeing red everyday; a glimpse into the woman cave.
: “Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing …
: “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your …
: “When you want wisdom and insight as badly as you want to breathe, it is then you shall have it.” …
: “The first rule of driving is, don’t hit anything”. -A friend I am driving my new car after 4 years …
: “You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” …
: day 31 Today I am finishing up my personal challenge to post everyday for one month. I was a tad …
: day 30 Dreams are like shadows that dance softly in my path. They are real in vision yet hold no substance …
: day 29 I wonder why it is that some people like to go with the crowd and others tend to resist the flow. It …
: day 28 My little beach town is starting to feel a little relaxed. The streets are fairly empty, most …
: day 27 What would I do if today if this was my last day to be alive? I don’t think I would do much …
: day 26 Another day, another 50 cents.. I used to say that at the start of my day when I was a blackjack …
: day 25 Just do it. That’s what I am telling myself right now. Just pick up your phone (the closest …
: day 24 Things. Things. Books, bobbles, pots and pans, clothes, towels, tables, chairs, curtains, plants, calendars, …
: day 23 Just to do something different here I am going list all of my Apple hardware. For starters, I just …
: day 22 Water is truly the most important thing one uses each day. I assume that the majority of people on …
: day 21 Today a friend of mine told me that she has been reading my posts. She said she likes reading my …
: day 20 I am visually imagining all of the loose ends in my current life. In my mind I begin by laying out …
: day 19 If a person is busy worrying about the future, untold events, then they are missing out on the …
: day 18 How to handle an upset? One could go to sleep maybe. One could drink lots of booze so that the issue …
: day 17 I’ve made it past the midway point in my quest to post, to write anything everyday for a full month. …
: day 16 As of late there are a lot of barking dogs In the neighborhood. The big one around the corner is the …
: day 15 My post today is a response in an email thread with my siblings where the subject of church came up. …
: day 14 Why is it that some people feel so entitled that rules do not apply to them? It makes me crazy. When …
: day 13 I think everyone has a junk drawer and there would be good reason. There are some things that are …
: day 12 I find it interesting how some people can easily ask for help whereas others lean toward toughing …
: day 11 There are roosters in my neighborhood that crow all day and all night. Sometimes I wake up at night …
: day 10 One of my favorite albums ever is Joan Armatrading’s Walk Under Ladders. This was current material …
: day 9 It is common here in Mexico to use the lavandería for getting one’s clothes washed. It’s handy, …
: day 8 These days I keep hearing from friends who say “I can’t seem to get motivated today”. I can relate …
: day 7 I’m here to write anything in order to continue my streak. In my last post I mentioned an old friend …
: day 6, plan a, plan b Imagine having a great job, one that you like and you make enough money to pay the bills. You are …
: day 5 I’m not sure what to write about tonight. It seems to me that my perspective is somewhat selfish and …
: day 4 On a mission early this evening, I walked the near empty streets toward my friend’s small store. …
: day 3 Some days all the pieces to the puzzle come together. I was happy to have a day like that today; …
: day 2 Yikes, I almost forgot to write something today; almost a fail before the start. Today I am reminded …
: my 30 day challenge I have been keeping busy like most folks as staying at home is the thing to do these days. I hardly …
: I am likely to trade in my 2017 13” MacBook Pro for the new 16”. I am on the fence…
: Vision. My vision is a little shaded.
: Leap. From the archives of my youth.
: Below. I was putting my shoes on after yoga and below me were these positive messages.
: Together. An artist and her work together before I took my new piece home.
: Double. I have double duty today because I forgot to post yesterday. First round double bubble.
: Spectacle. A street scene in my little town; always a spectacle.
: Progress. Getting this post to post is progress.
: Scale. There is probably a scale or two to be found in this clump.
: Space. A bug with fluorescent eyes visited my space at home one evening.
: Cool. I noticed this plant for it’s beautiful puffs of pink. What’s not cool is the cigarette butt …
: Balance. I believe the balance, symmetry of this desert flower has been manipulated by man.
: Warmth. I am lucky to experience the warmth of genuine friendship.
: Rise. The beauty that rise(s) from a garden is always a treat for my eyes.
: Plain. The jardín this evening; plain and simple.
: Sign. Translated to English the gist is that you must be the change that you want to see in the …
: Contrast. One’s point of view exhibits contrast.
: Above. My point of view, above my neighborhood.
: Plant. This is a parota plant that I started from seed. The hard shelled seed did not germinate at …
: Hide. Hide and hind walk hand in hand.
: Spot. On the spot working typewriter at an important government office in my little village.
: Sight. A cheerful sight from many years ago.
: the end It seems to me that everyone is born with a terminal condition. As children we learn that death is a …
: perfect All things are connected. Maybe. I was thinking about the idea that things are perfect just the way …
: not a new year’s resolution Love nature or love the nature of things. I think that I will make this my theme for 2020; why not. …
: smiles are good I have the great fortune of living in Mexico. This is not the country of my birth and I am often …
: I love beginnings; 2020, salud!
: I just looked for one of my favorite photos of 2019. This one is from March when I went fishing with …
: sunrise I think it was the drugs that inspired us to climb this hill and wait for the dawn. And while …
: I just finished caring for my rooftop plants and I was rewarded with this colorful sky.
: Rocking the Nativity scene in sweet Mexico.
: I never liked the sweet version sold in cartons. Then I had homemade nog; pretty yummy. The recipe …
: This is my Mickey Mouse job to make coffee because the cup doesn’t fit. A woman’s got to do what …
: untitled Who would have known? No one could have seen what I was hiding everyday. I sift through every drawer …
: another crazy idea I have an idea to create a set of flash cards to test one’s compatibility for friendship. It would …
: When feeling ill at ease in the world one might do things to ground oneself. A plant of the vine …
: Yesterday I repotted my baby agave. It is such a beautiful plant and I will love watching it grow.
: Finally, the beginnings of a luffa sponge. Some type of insect usually nibbles at the flower before …
: I have heard that some racing horses like coming in second place. Never bet those ones to win. mbnov
: In order to build relationships one must be present, present to what’s going on over there. mbnov
: A childhood memory that stuck. There is an event from my early childhood that has always stayed with me and it has to do with …
: Day of the dead celebration on the malecón, Barra de Navidad, Mexico.
: I made a new friend on the Costa Alegre at La Mosca restaurant. She had something to show me.
: Costa Alegre weather today, it’s windy.
: I am enjoying this photo I took recently as my computer wallpaper.
: Day 8 of @macgenie photo challenge “happiness” Happiness is buying art. I have yet to …
: Relief. @macgenie, for your first week theme “relief” it was a pit stop int the road in …
: A jaunt to the beach is always in order.
: I love visiting the “vivero”; in Emiliano Zapata, Mexico.
: A point of view; looking towards my town from my friend’s house.
: I was reading someone’s blog and they used the term “meatspace”. It made sense to me. I’ve expanded …
: Unfinished business A friend of mine once deduced that the act of leaving tasks incomplete was an unconscious way of …
: When I peek in on Micro.blog it is always so peaceful. I get a kick out of what people choose to …
: Had a relaxing lunch at the beach; one way to beat the heat.
: Behind Cement Walls Living in Mexico poses a few dilemas when it comes to fixing some household problems. Houses here …
: Pen and Paper Growing up, mom and dad always said “make sure that you always carry with you a piece …
: Crickets in the night, on land, tierra above graves, hum. Do you stand upon the rock at night and …
: When my friend fishes I look for things to photograph.
: Lace curtains are grey and tattered. One so beautiful, sad and tired. The life she has chosen is one …
: I am posting here for the first time. I have never blogged and this site looks interesting. I tried …