Tlacoyos and Eggheads August 14, 2021 The gentleman that prepares my delicious blue Tlacoyos claims that his is the only Tlacoyería in town, since the […]
Our Man in Chiapas: La Sagrada Paz—Chiapas 1994
La Sagrada Paz—Chiapas 1994 August 17, 2021 It is worth noting that the old cannons which circle the gigantic government edifice all face the building. […]
Our Man in Chiapas: 3 Tacos, 2 Jochos, y 1 Hamburguesa
3 Tacos, 2 Jochos, y 1 Hamburguesa August 19, 2021 Living in a (mostly) vegetarian home for the first time since college, I become reacquainted […]
Our Man in Chiapas: LibreArte
LibreArte August 23, 2021 “Music rots when it gets too far from the dance. Poetry atrophies when it gets too far from the music.” Ezra […]
Our Man in Chiapas: Los Altos de Santa Cruz Almolonga
Los Altos de Santa Cruz Almolonga August 26, 2021 The forested hills of Santa Cruz Almolonga border the old city on the south side of […]
Our Man in Chiapas: Coke Con Azúcar
Coke Con Azúcar August 29, 2021 “I’d like to buy the world a Coke and keep it company.” When I hold my can of Coke, […]
Our Man in Chiapas: Orquideas Moxviquil
Orquideas Moxviquil September 1, 2021 If the southern hills represent the bleeding edge of development, the northern hills offer a kindler, gentler alternative. The forest […]
Our Man in Mexico: Proximo Temblor
Our Man in Mexico: Proximo Temblor September 9, 2021 Needing to renew my passport at the US Embassy, we traveled to the capital city to […]
Our Man in Mexico: Eterna Primavera
Our Man in Mexico: Eterna Primavera September 12, 2021 This is not the best week to try to renew my passport in the capital city. […]
Our Man in Mexico: Churubusco
Our Man in Mexico: Churubusco September 16, 2021 “Churubusco proved to be about the severest battle fought in the valley of Mexico.” Ulysses S. Grant […]