Casa Arte Café Casa Café Arte grew out of Café Arte. Café Arte was featured previously. I introduced my friend Ed to Café Arte. He and Mike (the coffee maestro at Café Arte) hit it off and started this new business: Casa Café Arte. Since I introduced them before they started this venture, I am excited to see it
Read MoreNow onto the story!Growing UpI was born on November 6, 1943, in an army hospital in Biloxi, Mississippi. The hospital was free there because my dad was a soldier. Here's a photo of me with Mom taken in 1945.Here I am a toddler, on the left. The other shows me a little older:I was the oldest of three boys, each spaced five years apart. My...
Read MorePalm Sunday with Arturo carrying his palms. Easter was just celebrated all over the world. Mexico is largely a Catholic country, and is no exception. They take this holiday very seriously, and have a whole week of events leading up to it, called Semana Santa, or Holy Week. The week after fulfilling one's spiritual and family obligations is...
Read MoreThis 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! The main cathedral in Guadalajara...
Read MoreJose 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...
Read MoreThis 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! This Letter features murals feeding the eye and soul the colorful nourishment of the Latino
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