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The Writers’ Conference just started today. I woke up late & went down to the hotel (by taxi) to get my packet. My first act of extreme self-care was to not finish the cup of coffee, leave the conference & come back to the casita. There is a workshop @ 2 I don’t want to miss, and then I’ll see how I feel about art studio tours, keynote & dinner. Yay, me!

• Can’t speak spanish? It must be your parents’ fault!
• Cocorico- Sure, it’s NY Fashion week. But take a look @ this designer. I heart Etsy
• Food not Lawns- Could this be the yr you retire your lawn mower?
• Permaculture for Renters – Some interesting ideas for the rest of us

I heart Hugh MacLeod. Click the picture for more!

So, after 2.5 months in San Miguel, it’s finally occurred to me that I might want to slow down. In fact, I need to, because this wkend, I have an intense 2-day workshop- Spacious Mind, Spacious Self and then next Friday, the San Miguel Writers’ Conference starts up. I’m signed up for the whole deal, from soup to nuts, so need to be in tiptop condition. Barbara Kingsolver is the keynote speaker, so yes, I’m a leeetle excited.

Today, I met some amigas after their yoga (I’ve been giving the ol’ knee a rest) for coffee, then went to the biblioteca & then to the posole place. Yes, it’s as good as advertised. I think I will just live on posole from here on out. Oh, and cafe de ollo (which means coffee cooked in a pot. Very strong & sweetened w/piloncillo, a raw sugar, and cinnamon.) Then home to the casita to relax, listening to Matt Darey at top volume.

Weekend link goodness:

• If your SUV never leaves the pavement…
• Nova Albion Steampunk Exhibition! Mar 12-14 in Emeryville, CA (I’m having one of those “i wish i were triplets” moments) Check out the Traders’ Concourse !
• Quiz: Are you addicted to technology? No, I will not be sharing my score.
• I like Centsational Girl. If I had a home, or an urge to decorate it, I would like her even more.
• Because you’re unique, just like everybody else.

Click for more Christopher David Ryan

Well, the week of rain is over! The canal that runs between my n’hood & the rest of the city came about 1-2 feet from overflowing the bridge. The authorities had shut down the Mercado & blocked off the streets, just in case.

Once the rain stopped, the temperature immediately started to climb, and people started coming out of their houses to chat with their neighbors.

Rain is not at all usual this time of year. It’s usually in the summer months, so it’s warm and short-lived.  This was just a week of cold downpours, and was really unpleasant.

Now for some Friday fun!

• If I were anywhere near Seattle this is where I’d be this wkend.
• Mr Bento Food Porn! Food voyeurism at it’s best. Click on a picture to see what they packed in their lunch today!
• Get your own Mr Bento!
• I admit it, I am a condiment freak. There is help.
• Ruh-oh! Time to stock up.
• More fun with non-native English speakers.

Corazon milagro

What a cool week I’ve had! Sometimes, when I’m not posting, it’s because I’m just having too much fun.

Biggest news of the week- I found my friend B, after many years, on Facebook! She was my dearest friend in college & a n’bor as well, and is actually my oldest son’s godmother. So finding each other again was absolutely thrilling. We Skyped for a while, and sure enough, we were both laughing like hyenas. As if no time had passed at all. Here’s to girlfriends!

2nd biggest news: Strasburg’s Cristina’s Cafe hosted a Green Drinks get-together. Sounds like they had a great time.

Here are some fun Friday links to get your wkend started:

• Top 10 Bollywood movies (something I’ll be looking into when I get back! Yay, Scarecrow.)
• 10 most annoying alarm clocks (Sorry, but there’s another Monday lurking in your future)
• Alarm clock from hell (If those didn’t do it, this one WILL.)
• iPad…
• Yoga Mats (The new currency)
• Apron madness! (I love aprons! And I love that in MX, ladies wear them around town. It looks so industrious!)