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My life in Veracruz, Mexico began in early 2009, when I moved here with my Mexican husband. New experiences & people peak my interest, as does creative expression of those experiences. Living abroad provides the former, this blog, the latter. The cycle is what keeps me going, and hopefully I'll find my purpose here in Me-ji-co.
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In Veracruz - An American in Veracruz, Mexico Life and love in the port city of Veracruz

English - Mexico, Veracruz, Expatriate
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In Veracruz · 2W ago

Mother's Day in Mexico

From Hubby and Max, cake says T.Q.M. (Te quiero mucho) mamá, not TOM Yesterday was Mother's Day in Mexico. It always falls on May 10th. Never expected this sweet display. Never expected to feel so happy. Love to my husband and three-month old son. And to all mother's everywhere. Happy
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In Veracruz · 3W ago

My Son Wears a Bracelet

Ojo de venado (eye of the deer) infant bracelet Not because we think he's a girl, or otherwise feminine. But protection from a well-known culprit of infant injury and sickness.   El mal de ojo (the evil eye). A malevolent gaze with power to cause harm or death upon its victims. The evil ey
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In Veracruz · 3W ago

He's Here :)

Max Logan Mendez, born 2-15-2012, 7lb, 2 oz, 19in.  In the world 10 weeks. In Mexico 10 days. Getting bigger. Getting used to daddy, who is on cloud nine. Gringos note Max's full head of hair and tan skin. Mexicans note his blue/green eyes and "white" skin. Both agree he resembles his fath
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In Veracruz · 4M ago

New Year, New Journey

As the weeks have ticked by without much word, yours truly has decided to do what most folks do when traffic is slow, inspiration low, and interests have waned. They close up shop. This leave of absence will only be seasonal, however. We will reopen when the time is right again. When I'm back in M
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In Veracruz · 5M ago

Couvade syndrome: Sympathy or Psycho?

Back in July and August, yours truly was wracked with sickness. Morning sickness, mostly. Nasty nausea, dizziness, fatigue on top of a stubborn upper respiratory tract infection left me pretty whipped. Compound the everyday rain, cool temps and subsequent humidity (read mold), and you have one pret
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In Veracruz · 6M ago

Self-Talk, Stateside

Ahhh...It's so nice to drive here. Police are not looking for lunch money. I need not fear them. Trash is in the can, not all over the ground. It's so QUIET. Nobody here walks. Anywhere. I am pop-culture illiterate. And I'm fine with that. Ahhh...toilet seats. Farm animals only transport the Amish
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In Veracruz · 6M ago

Happiest of Halloweens

Been back in the US for a couple weeks. Enjoying fall and a happy host of upcoming holidays, all of which will be spent stateside.  Missing my husband, wishing he could be here to celebrate them with me. As does he. But I am never alone these days. A presence much more real than a spooky spirit is
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In Veracruz · 7M ago

Ask la Gringa: Drug War Truth, Is it Safe?

Due to several emails received recently on the subject of drug violence in Veracruz, this post will attempt to answer the heart of all of them - what is really going on there concerning the drug war, and, is it safe? Can I visit/move there? With kids? I should preface this subject by informing r
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In Veracruz · 7M ago

Could you listen to this all day?

Barking dogs in Mexico are near equal in numbers to tortillas - they're everywhere. And every neighborhood has one that insists on being a bit more annoying that the others. No exception here in Xico. About 15ft. separates the neighbor's wall and ours. Where from the other side comes the loudest, s
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In Veracruz · 8M ago

Starting Off Saturday

View outside my window this morning. Never gets old. Clean house. Laundry on the line. Pulled pork in the crockpot. Sun is shining. Good start to my Saturday so far.
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