Photos and text by Lupita Peimbert It was a cold night, early January in Paris, France. As usual, Metro Chátelet was full of people coming and going. As usual, in the underground alleys that take you to the platforms for boarding the trains, a group of musicians delighted the audience with classical music. The violin, … More At the Metro Station
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“Time has been transformed, and we have changed; it has advanced and set us in motion; it has unveiled its face, inspiring us with bewilderment and exhilaration.” –Khalil Gibran
Mazatlán is hot right now, considering the weather (33C or 91F) and the vibrancy that comes from happy domestic and foreign visitors. Mazatlán is synonymous for fun, safe, and inexpensive. Here is my first picture, taken at the Malecón as soon as I arrived. August represents a peak in tourism to the port and city … More Mazatlán, ¡Ay mi Mazatlán!
Who knew that African people brought as slaves to America would have settled in a Mexican town?
… More Want To See The First African Free-Town in The Americas? Go to Mexico.
The author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey, died on July 16 due to complications from a bicycle accident. Covey was surrounded by his wife Sandra Covey, children, other wives and family, as he had always wished. Covey was 79 years old, and along with the 7 Habits, he wrote leadership … More The 7 Habits’ Stephen Covey dies July 16
Today we celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Like millions of others I was not born in the United States but I call it home, after 22 years living here. I am now a US Citizen and feel … More Happy 4th of July!
Call me a Sentimental Voter… I make a big deal out of voting. It happens to me on every election day: I get excited like a little kid! In trusting our democracy, I also know that the candidates I vote for are open-minded and compassionate to seniors, health for all, fair access to education, and … More The California Primary: I Voted!
The work of 40 Oaxaca artists influenced by Rufino Tamayo… on display at the Mexican Consulate in San Francisco June 1 to August 9, free to the public. This is a good opportunity to see the work of contemporary Zapotec artists, like Calixto Robles. Rufino Tamayo was a … More Rufino Tamayo’s Legacy at ConsulMex SF
Have a costume to run or walk across town, from the bay to the beach?.
Family oriented, alcohol free, truly multicultural and entertaining, that is how the 5 de Mayo celebration at Dolores Park in San Francisco’s Mission District was last Saturday. The festival celebrates the Battle of Puebla where the Mexican army defeated the French on May 5, 1862. The event was organized by Mission Neighborhood Centers in partnership with the … More 5 de Mayo at Dolores Park, San Francisco – Well Done!
Uninspired and Punched – La Mía Culpa? by Lupita Peimbert I felt punches in my stomach while leaving the traffic courtroom this morning; immediately drove to Starbucks hopping a Soy Latte and a hot Panini will diminish the anguish I felt, and my stomach absorbed. Whether you believe in metaphysics or not, the Judge directed … More Uninspired and punched at Traffic Court
Celebrating human rights leader and farmworkers heroe Cesar Chavez.
It has been almost a year since the Olmec exhibit at the de Young Museum, and incredible event that brought gigantic pieces of Mexican ancestors history to San Francisco, and a treasure to Americans from the US, Canada and Latin America. John Buchanan Jr., executive director for both De Young and Legion of Honor museums, … More Remembering John Buchanan
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