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Who Is Who On Our Streets: Stubborn As A Mule, Lazy As A Cat
By Natalie Taylor The first time I met Pepe , he was walking with Armando along Real del Conde, and he stubbornly pushed forward,...
13 ago


As Eye See It: Airport, Accolade, And The Future Of San Miguel
By Bill Wilson “Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose” The more things change the more they stay the same- Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr...
13 ago


Faces of San Miguel: Jesús Mercadillo, Putting Out Fires
By Natalie Taylor Sometimes we lose sight of essential services we don’t use frequently; services that save our lives when needed. That...
11 ago


Fearless Women, Champions Of Change: Ros Muñoz - It Might Have Been The Gnomes That Led Her To Become A Librarian
By Carolina de la Cajiga “As a kid, I read many tales; the ones with gnomes were my favorite. These stories led me to question and...
11 ago


A Sneak Preview of the 2026 Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival
By Aundria McMillan Humphrey San Miguel de Allende’s world renowned Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival (Festival de Escritores y...
4 ago


Charity Works: Amigos de Animales, Simple Solutions To Complex Problems
By Danita Brisson Over-population among San Miguel’s four-legged residents poses a threat to animals and humans. It’s the product of...
4 ago


Insiders' Eye on AI: Cutting-Edge AI Users Challenge Ageist Stereotypes
By Catherine Marenghi If you think the older generation is hopelessly inept with technology, think again. Two octogenarians currently...
4 ago


Expat Lifestyle: The Secret Dance Every Expat Must Learn (But Nobody Tells You About)
By Doreen Cumberford I just got back from an eight-week trip to the United States, and it got me thinking about something we don't talk...
30 jul


What Does Autism Feel Like? From Niños Con Autismo: San Miguel’s Only Resource For Children With Autism
By Joyce Grenis, Board Member Step inside this house for a moment. You’re in a room with the glare of sunlight coming in the window,...
23 jul


Sandi’s Pink Hot Picks: Flower Power
By Sanderella Roy The rains have come early this year to San Miguel de Allende, and with them, a quiet magic unfurls across the high...
23 jul


United for the Rio Laja: Grassroots Action Drives Sustainability Efforts
By Aundria McMillan Humphrey Watersheds are the backbone of our ecosystems, crucial for sustaining life by managing water flow,...
16 jul


Volunteer Works: The Magic of Networking, Turning Competitors Into Collaborators
By Danita Brisson “You might think that in a small town with so many nonprofits, there would be competition for donors, volunteers, and...
14 jul


As Eye See It: And The Rains Came, Adiós Hot And Dusty
By Bill Wilson "A mala lluvia, buen paraguas” (for a heavy rain bring a good umbrella) - Weather dicho June was a great opening act for...
9 jul


Charity Works: Directory of Nonprofits. Help Me, Help You, Help Us
By Danita Brisson Late last year I announced the compilation of a Directory of Nonprofits and invited qualifying groups to register. My...
30 jun


Volunteer Works: Time Commitments, The Long And The Short Of It
By Danita Brisson Volunteering is a personal and satisfying way to support a cause. When deciding whether a long or short-term commitment...
17 jun


Book Ends: Memoirs, Preserving Our Lives, Experiences
By Bill Wilson “Time is a river...and books are boats. Many volumes start down that stream, only to be wrecked and lost beyond recall in...
17 jun


Expat Lifestyle: Home Sweet – Where Is Home?
By Doreen Cumberford When you walk through the cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende, past vibrant bougainvillea cascading over...
11 jun


Charity Works: Caminos de Agua, A Salute To The Architecture Of Water
By Danita Brisson Water, or the absence of it, sculpts the global landscape. Flora, fauna and humanity thrive where it exists and fail...
9 jun


San Miguel Jack: Insiders' Social Scene
Around Town: Word via my ‘coconut wireless’ is that one of San Miguel's favorite couples, Susan and Rick Peterson , will return for an...
9 jun


Insiders’ Emerging Artists: Galeria Potranca, Art For Today
By Iven Kelley-Dobson Galería Potranca focuses on emerging artists along with additional artists who have had limited exposure. A wine &...
2 jun
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