Ten Things I Love About Living in Mexico

Ten Things I Love About Living in Mexico

Ten things for ten months in this beautiful place! Sometimes it’s hard to believe I made it this far, considering how homesick I was in the beginning. But here I am, closing in on a full year in Mexico! For this list, I tried to choose things you might not have...
Five Things I Learned About Downsizing

Five Things I Learned About Downsizing

Photo: Any friends who help with your garage sale are damn good friends! There’s downsizing, and then there’s what I did in order to move to Mexico. Talk about becoming an extreme minimalist, almost overnight! I went from a three-bedroom, three-bathroom...
Interview with a Witch Part II

Interview with a Witch Part II

My interview with Amethyst, a real-life witch, continues. If you missed part one, click here. Q: What are some of the biggest misconceptions about witches? A: The biggest misconception is that we’re all the same, we all present the same, we all have the same goals,...
Afraid something’s lurking under your bed?

Afraid something’s lurking under your bed?

You’re not alone. Many of us grew up scared stiff of someone — or something — hidden under there, waiting to pounce. Even worse, this urban legend has some truth behind it. Several hotel patrons and staff have discovered bodies concealed under beds...
Five quick ways to improve your writing

Five quick ways to improve your writing

Effective writing is one of the best skills to develop, no matter what industry or field you’re in. Concise, clear communication looks easy, but often isn’t. Gifted communicators are prized for good reason. Five quick ways to improve any piece of writing:...