2011

My wedding dress

My wedding dress

Place Juarez, Chihuahua. Year 1975 and my wedding day approaching. My mother-in-law to be casually asks me if I am going to wear white for my wedding. My response:  No, it’s actually off-white. Mother-in-law to be, slightly shocked, says “with... (Continue reading)

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The best week of my life?

The best week of my life?

I’ve posted this picture of Violeta taken by her mother, Victoria Munr,o because it captures the way I feel these days. For many children, joy comes as the result of mining something unique and wondrous about themselves from some inner... (Continue reading)

Mariachi Mass in honor of Santa Cecilia, Year three

Mariachi Mass in honor of Santa Cecilia, Year three

Encuentro de Mariachis en la ciudad de Nueva York en Honor a Santa Cecilia Wednesday, November 23 at 6:00pm     Since I discovered this festival three years ago, I’ve been trying to bring more people to listen to the... (Continue reading)

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A Heartfelt Tribute to a Much-Loved Friend: Alex Baker

A Heartfelt Tribute to a Much-Loved Friend: Alex Baker

                                                                               ... (Continue reading)

Pay with Pay Pal

Pay with Pay Pal

What’s on my mind? The retablo auction that you can pay for here with pay pal. “>... (Continue reading)

Retablo Auction New Additions – WOW!

Retablo Auction New Additions - WOW!

Straight from Tepic, Nayarit via DSL this marvelous retablo by my dear friend, Pedro Luis de Aguinaga arrived this morning.  Artist, writer, raconteur, boulevadier, brilliant and cunning at observing and commenting on people and situations and, most importantly, loyal friend... (Continue reading)

Barbara Sibley’s Corn Retablo

Barbara Sibley's Corn Retablo

Everything that Barbara does is always beautifully thought out and picture perfect.  She is a woman of many talents and interests.  An artist, a poet, a chef, and a supportive friends. Barbara Sibley is the owner and chef of the... (Continue reading)

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Concordia Cemetery Retablo by Victoria Munro

Concordia Cemetery Retablo by Victoria Munro

    Victoria Munro was born in Wellington, New Zealand in 1975. She has spent the last thirteen years working between Auckland, New Zealand and New York, USA. During this time she has exhibited her photographic and sculptural works internationally... (Continue reading)

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Mano a Mano benefit September 27

Mano a Mano benefit September 27

Please join me in this celebration.  la Restaurant reunion.... (Continue reading)

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Beans fried in butter

One thing I’ve learned when eating in Veracruz is to expect the unexpected.  I never know when I’ll come across some charming original touch that transforms the familiar. It happened to me at La Viuda Restaurant in Alvarado when our... (Continue reading)

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