December 2025

Do you ever wonder why it is that sometimes you seem to be treading water instead of splashing to the finish line of the results you want in your life? Whether the results you are after are in business, in personal relationships, or with goals like losing weight or exhibiting your paintings or winning a […]

Thinking of her happy 26 years of living at Lake Chapala, dancing along the way with flamenco, tango and son, New York City-born Joyce Noriega says, “After all, it’s my second home.” Then she thinks: “Or should I say Paris is my second home? Maybe Brussels? London?” It’s a true puzzle for ultra-cosmopolitan Joyce, now

We all hope that our pets will live a long and healthy life. But, like ourselves as we age, sometimes “challenges” are presented to us that affect our daily lives and activities. Keeping that in mind, you need to observe to see if there are any changes in your pet’s ability to function “like he

Lillie Henley lillie.henley@gmail.com 8th and 15th Democrats Abroad Hosting Coffee and conversation on 8th at 10am at Pranzo Bistro #105 at Boulevard Ajijic, everyone welcome. Holiday Party and Community Giving Event On Tuesday 15th at 4:00pm at La Bodega on 16 de Septiember #124, everyone is welcome. For tickets and details, go to https://www.democratsabroad.org/mx_lake_chapala 5th-14th Noel

This series is a collection of memories from my childhood growing up on a farm in Iowa. I hope they bring a smile as we reminisce together those days gone but not forgotten. Except for those with Alzheimer’s. Now where did I leave my keys? Episode 2. Ol’ Doc Patterson, Dad’s ’55 Buick, and Facebook…

The topic this month is an overview of restless leg syndrome/RLS, also called Willis-Ekbom disease, which is a neurological condition distinguished by an overwhelming urge to move the legs, often accompanied by unpleasant sensations. These sensations can be described as crawling, itching, tingling, burning, pulling, twitching, jerking or throbbing, and usually becomes worse when sitting

What does living sustainably mean to you? Living sustainably is a lifestyle that minimizes environmental impact by reducing the use of natural resources and waste, while also supporting social equity. It involves making conscious choices about consumption, such as energy use, transportation, food, and products, to ensure that resources are available for future generations. Examples

Years ago, I was a volunteer crew member on a square-rigged sailing ship owned by The Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California. The crew would gather every Saturday to maintain the ship. As a reward, we would get to sail it for two weeks at the end of summer. Occasionally, we had some inner-city teenagers

Santa’s Sprite I was around eleven years old, the eldest of eight children, when my beleaguered mother desperately reached out to me to help perform Santa duties. I was honored, excited that I’d get an early look at what Christmas holidays had in store for me and my siblings. Unfortunately, I quickly learned that producing

Part I Enthusiasm in the captain’s voice sounded over the ship’s PA system. “In five minutes, we will turn into Greenland’s Prince Christian Sound, one of the most breathtaking passages in the world. It’s my first time navigating through these waters, so let’s celebrate this venture together.” Wow, I thought. The captain, excited like the