Month: January 2024

Oaxaqueño vs. Chiapaneco July 3, 2022 After a month living in Oaxaca, it is time for an initial assessment of our new home, at least […]

Una Historia de Huaxacaya July 7, 2022 When the ancient Zapoteca of Monte Alban inexplicably erected their thick-walled ramparts late in the life of the […]

Lessons from My Wild Neighbors July 11, 2022 Although we live in the most densely populated part of the city, our noisiest neighbors are not […]

Jorge Toca July 12, 2022 It is always a pleasure to receive a visit from Patricia, “La Marxista Guadalupana,” as her professor used to call […]

Alfonso Galindo in the Frame July 17, 2022 “Oaxaca is crowned the best city in the world to travel,” proclaims the lead headline of The […]

Guelaguetza July 20, 2022 July is the most festive month of the year in Oaxaca City.  Random parades appear daily on the streets surrounding the […]

Beware Tiliche July 24, 2022 Tonight is the opening salvo of Guelaguetza, the closest thing Oaxaca has to Carnival.  Normally, our walk home from the […]

Tlayudas de La Chinita July 29, 2022 There is a famous Mexican standup routine that, in rough translation, goes something like this: “Oh, yes, in […]

Guerreros de Oaxaca August 1, 2022 Tobillo means ankle.  Esguince means sprained.  These are a few of the words I learn after the baseball game, […]

Recurring Inadequacies August 5, 2022 I inform my Australian neighbor that she has made a mistake asking for my assistance.  Her mistake is twofold.  First, […]