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Silence is one of the ironies I have come across this year. Mexico is a hostile environment to those who seek quiet. Music is blasted from cars, houses, stores, and cell phones, with little regard for the surrounding community. Advertisers … Continue reading →

I only have about a month and a half left here in Mexico, so my thoughts recently have returned to home. Even the just thinking about the word gives a warm feeling that reminds me of sleepy weekends, familiar meals, … Continue reading →

This is my April newsletter, now in web format! A Normal Day and a Little More My day starts at 4:30, when the small rooster that sleeps in the tree outside my window decides that he has had enough of … Continue reading →

Looking through the wall at the border. A few weeks ago, the Mexico YAGM’s crossed the border in Arizona to renew our visas. We spent a week there, learning about how the border works and a little of it’s recent … Continue reading →

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A lot of newborns have been gracing us at the farm lately. We have had 11 new chickens, 13 new piglets, and 8 new lambs. They are all very energetic and basically like to get out and run around, especially … Continue reading →

Living in a small town in Mexico is quite odd. At times it is very tranquil, with just the birds chirping in the trees while the sun sets over the neighboring mountains. At other times, tractors and trucks are constantly … Continue reading →

People who have contacted me from the States often ask ‘what are you doing down there?’ This has not been an easy question for me to answer. There is the obvious answer of working and living amongst a new culture, … Continue reading →

Just a warning, this post talks about some hard stuff about our society. So, if you are game, read on… Well, another week (or so) has passed here in Tehuixtla. The farm is still going, although the loss of the … Continue reading →

Greetings from Mexico! It has been about 3 weeks since my arrival here, a good part of which was taken up by our 9-day orientation. About a week ago, I moved in with my new family in Tehuixtla, a small … Continue reading →