In Middle Age, I Turn to Rocks
Becoming a rock collector in Mexico.
A Year in Oaxaca
A twice-weekly newsletter about the expat/immigrant experience and life in Mexico told from the hills and valleys of Oaxaca.
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Hiring a Home Cook
We make a hail mary decision as I contemplate the end of this newsletter.
The Casita Chronicles: Determining the Size of the Casita
A post about not just square footage but cost, available dimensions, and lot sizes in Oaxaca.
Oaxaca in Photos #10: Arts and Crafts
Oaxaca's famed Guelaguetza is an incredible time to buy art and artisan crafts.
The Casita Chronicles
A new series about building a house in Mexico from the ground up.
Oaxaca in Photos #9: The Feria de Alebrijes 2026 in San Martín Tilcajete
A view into one of Oaxaca's most spectacular annual art fairs.
A Structurally Sound Palapa
A retired German engineer sets our minds at ease.
Oaxaca Diary #31: The Lost Summer
July arrives and we don't even realize it's summer time.
Oaxaca in Photos #8: The Tlacolula Market
Photos from Oaxaca's most famed market.
Oaxaca Diary #30: Our Carpenter Goes Above and Beyond
A shocking surprise after a huge delay.