Thankful

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Honestly, I’m not even sure what this parade was for. It’s like a weekly occurrence. Thanksgiving. Preparations start with dessert and work backwards from there. Thanksgiving Day I didn’t know what to do with myself, so I took a look at the to-do list and picked one. Apparently Ali wasn’t … Read More

Competing

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San Miguel has bouganvillea spilling out of every home. Doesn’t seem to matter the time of year. Brand new washer six months ago, and dead today. I mean, I know things are just built to break these days, but come on. Rather than wait for warranty repair I figured I’d … Read More

Dia de Muertos

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Day of the Dead is here, and it’s a big deal. Lots of face painting, lots of elaborate altars, and a big parade. Good day to let the pictures walk us through.

Holiday Buildup

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At about the halfway point of any walk, Za gets hot and tired and just plants her belly on the sidewalk or any nearby patch of dirt, regardless of what you may want. This time she happened to stop under her family portrait. I’ve mentioned that the museum scene in … Read More