03
Sep 10

Apology for lack of photos

I’m not sure what’s going on among computers, printers, and camera. Not working in any configuration. Will solve it soon.


03
Sep 10

Yenta’s exciting return trip from Seattle

When I arrived in the prepaid limo at the Seattle airport and went to tip the driver, I realized I didn’t have my wallet. Uh oh. I had ticketing info and passport, but not a thin dime of cash. After checking in and ransacking everything, I went back to Shuttle Express to ask if they [...]


25
Aug 10

My Friend Judy

This is about mental illness.
My friend Judy Rosenfeld in Seattle had a 43-year-old son who was mentally ill since the age of 12. The other night he was shot and killed by police in a confrontation. It is a shock to our whole community up here in Seattle. I’m visiting, trying to help out and [...]


25
Aug 10

Brazos Abiertos comments closed

Enough already.
If anyone from the BA side wants to write an article with concrete information disputing the specific issues of legal irregularities, missing or mis-spent funds, or apparent lack of accomplishments of the organization, I will be glad to publish it.


23
Aug 10

Protected: Gay Life in Merida

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.


19
Aug 10

Protected: My Perspective on Brazos Abiertos by Vince Gricus

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.


19
Aug 10

Conchita May, PRI activist, investigates Brazos Abiertos

With all the hue and cry over Brazos Abiertos recently, the conflict has come to the attention of the Governor’s office. They are unhappy because BA is not registered fully as an AC (corrected, thanks to comment below)  the designation for a Mexican non-profit organization, yet they represent that they are (like on the sign [...]


15
Aug 10

Thai Restaurant in Baca

Thanks to William Lawson’s review on his website, Lawsonsyucatan.com, ten of us piled into several cars yesterday and drove to Baca to see whether it was really true – that there was an authentic and delicious Thai restaurant there. Andit certainly is. Never doubt William.  The chef at this place is actually from Thailand and had her [...]


12
Aug 10

Why Maryetta Couldn’t Make the Meeting

This is an email from Maryetta A., Merida resident, telling us why she couldn’t make the meeting of our writers’ group.
 
I really wanted to be with you this morning. Sounds like you’ll be having an interesting discussion. But an unexpected encounter keeps me home this morning.  
Three terriers rushed out of the house toward the [...]


12
Aug 10

Divas, Vamps and Femme Fatales film festival

This is curated by the Tataya Gallery. What a line-up – Garbo, Betty Davis, Rita Hayworth, May West, Dolores Del Rio. They’re all free at Teatro Merida from Saturday 8/14 through September 12. Follow this link to the schedule.
Tataya Film Festival Curated by Gerardo Martinez
http://galeriatataya.blogspot.com/2010/08/divas-vamps-y-femme-fatales-parte-2.html