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Craig Lewis: Cultural Creative / Mexican Immigrant

Don Karp, April 24 2021

Craig Lewis immigrated from Boston to central  Mexico in  May, 2019. Photo by Craig Lewis I met Craig through a mutual online friend, and we hit it off. He has a long and storied history related to punk rock, and after surviving many experiences from mental health care, he became a provider. He developed a healing workshop and a book, and he...

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Nature

Off-Grid Living in Mexico

Don Karp, November 28 2020

Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Frenando's home: school bus with tarp extensions. Photo by author During the pandemic, many people are reflecting on their lifestyle and contemplating positive changes. Have you ever thought of simplifying your life? Living off-grid and in closer harmony with

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People

Mexican Abstract Painter

Don Karp, April 25 2020

Cuernavaca, Mexico. An example of Chris's work.Photo: Don Karp Christina Del Valle Macleod is an abstract painter who lives in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. One major exhibition of hers was at the gallery of Jardin Borda. I featured the Jardin in a video at the end of this

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Culture

Tourists in Tepoztlán

Don Karp, February 29 2020

Tepoztlan, Mexico. Weekend tourists on one of the main streets, Av. Tepozteco. Photo by Don Karp Tepoztlán, in the state of Morelos, is in central Mexico, in the "volcanic region." It has the designation, "Magic City." The federal government recognizes its tourist potential and provides

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Places

Housebuilding in Mexico

Don Karp, December 28 2019

Buying land and building a house in Mexico is no easy feat. This article tells the story of a friend of mine who has done it and in a very innovative and artistic way. With her imagination and tenacity, she created elegance and comfort. Her home is in the woods on a mountain in central Mexico—Tepoztlan,

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Culture

A Musician in Tepoztlan

Don Karp, October 26 2019

Tepoztlan, Mexico. Jim Doney at this trap set. Jim Doney is a drummer extraordinaire! I met Jim Doney when I first moved to Mexico, in 2003, and perhaps even earlier during my visits prior to moving to Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico. Not only is he a skilled and creative jazz drummer, but also a good teacher, and an inventor of a special musical...

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Culture

A Mexican Artist

Don Karp, August 31 2019

Tepoztlan, Mexico. Maya Goddess of the Aquatic Cosmos, Alejandro Aguirre. Photo by Don Karp Alejandro Aguirre Hernandez is an artist and musician in Tepoztlan, Mexico. I've known Alejandro since we played music in a quartet called Migrant Worker, in December 2015. Alejandro opened a gallery to show his work. The grand opening party, with ribbon...

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Culture

Healers and Healing

Don Karp, September 29 2018

This is the story of my experiences living as an ex-pat in Mexico since 2003. It's to culminate in a published book. With your help, I'll be editing, selecting a title, and cover art: a participatory project. Your comments encouraged! Health clinic in Centro of Tepoztlan, Mexico. This is a mainstream medical facility. A large hospital and many...

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Culture

Jose of Tepoztlán

Don Karp, August 25 2018

Jose Rodriguez as the Grim Reaper, Brownsville, Texas demonstration against family separations.                                                              2018. Photo courtesy of Jose Rodriguez. Nestled in the valley between two volcanic mountain ranges in the central highlands of Mexico lies the Magic City of Tepoztlan. Secondary volcanic...

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