Author Archives: BG

About BG

Beryl Gorbman is a writer and private investigator who divides her time between Seattle WA and Merida Yucatan Mexico. She has published two works of fiction, 2012: Deadly Awakening, and Madrugada. They are both available on Amazon and other outlets. Also at Amate Books, and Casa Catherwood in Merida. You can read about them in various articles on this site.

Santa Cruz Hacienda

Patty and I stumbled on this lovely updated hacienda on the southern edge of Merida. (Palomeque) It isn’t quite as gussied up (over the top) as many of the other guest haciendas and has a more honest, genuine appearance. The … Continue reading

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Sobering 2012 Video

Go to American Egypt , a site about Chichen Itza, for this and other eerie animations of 2012 and the Pyramid of Kukulcan.

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Reviews of BG’s Book- 2012: Deadly Awakening

Review 1 – www.americanegypt.com, ej Albright Review 2 – www.goodreads.com, Jane Review 3 – Moon Publications blog, Josh Berman   1. October 28th, 2010 by ejalbright, American Egypt Ripped from the pages of the Maya calendar, 2012: Deadly Awakening is a mystery … Continue reading

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Moon Publications likes the Yenta’s 2012 book

Mundo Maya Blog Joshua Berman ABOUT THIS BLOG Travelers to Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras in 2012 can expect a yearlong celebration of Maya culture, past and present—and Moon Maya 2012 author Joshua Berman is blogging about all of it. I … Continue reading

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First Symposium of American Retirees and Mexican Government Representatives

National Forum on the North Ameican Retiree Community: Expectations and Options for Living In Mexico by Beryl Gorbman This past weekend, I was an invited delegate to a conference in Mexico City, along with 44 other American expats, who met … Continue reading

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Mexico City’s Grand Zocalo

by Beryl Gorbman The Templo Mayor ongoing excavation Last weekend in Mexico City, I had an opportunity to hike through the entire Templo Mayor excavation project, the ancient Aztec buildings right in the main zocalo, just next to the grand … Continue reading

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Pictures of the Week

Beryl Gorbman Please feel free to use my photos, but I would appreciate it if you would credit them. Seattle Krispy Kremers Each guy is eating a full dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. Look at them! Who needs anti-depressants? Krispy Kreme … Continue reading

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Police Brutality in the US

Beryl Gorbman Generally, I’ve been a police fan. I like having them around. But thanks to the Occupy movement and other incidents, my feelings about the Seattle Police have changed. Today, Richard Pauli sent me this YouTube video of an … Continue reading

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A Gentle Death

Beryl Gorbman Merida, Yucatan Yesterday I had the privilege of spending some time with a friend who was dying. I realize this sounds corny, but it was, for me, a profound experience. Teetering on the brink of death is a … Continue reading

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Carne

I’ve taken these pictures of meat and fish, cooked and raw, over the years at markets, restaurants, and homes. Some are appetizing and some are not. The pig head picture is my personal favorite. A few years ago I put … Continue reading

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