Monthly Archives: January 2010
Crime – Con Man on the Loose
In Case You Missed This – Lachlan Ansett, or whatever his name is, was in Merida about eight months ago running his scam. He is particularly dangerous as he claims to be a doctor and research geneticist, and has apparently … Continue reading
A Cancun Experience
Beryl Gorbman Why would anyone go to Cancun to have fun when you can be in Merida? If you want water, go to Progreso. If you want to shop, go to Miami. If you want to walk the streets safely, … Continue reading
Crime In Merida: A Mean Con
Stories from the Calle A man we’ll call Oswaldo was sitting in a restaurant with his friends early one afternoon when his cell phone rang. He took the call and a gruff voice told him that they were holding his … Continue reading
A personal shift – to living day-to-day in Merida
YUCATAN YENTA CROSSES THE LINE Beryl Gorbman I realized this week for the first time that I am more comfortable here than in the USA. This has taken years to change. A few days ago, I went to Gran Plaza, … Continue reading
Places
Merida Mansion Temozon wall Teabo Yucatan churchyard The following series of pictures are of Detroit’s Heidelberg Project. For more information on this artist’s effort to make a palette out of a crumbling neighborhood, look here. The artist who created this … Continue reading
People
Young farmer at Puyallup Fair, WA Shawn and Leann cutting wedding cake Blind keyboard player, Merida Brisa doing Kenny’s hair Fidel Garcia Minako Yamamoto and her parents, Tokyo Shoshanna and friend Maya woman, Poxila, Yuc. Character at Seattle’s Pike Street … Continue reading
Update on Deadly Awakening 1/17/10
I’ve sold a few copies. Some to people I don’t even know! I’m still not widely marketing this because I have to fix some format issues. I’ve been busy with my blog, www.gorbman.com, which is gathering a readership and I’m … Continue reading