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Neil Diamond is reborn in Ajijic

What began for Dana Douin as a singer in a 1950s and 60s rock ‘n roll band in Maine, grew into live impersonation acts in Las Vegas.


My New Year’s resolution: request my ballot

Many Americans will probably agree that, politically speaking, 2017 was not a great year. It started with fallout from the 2016 presidential election and went downhill from there.

Looking back at our top stories of 2017

2017 was an extraordinary year in many ways, with news dominated by the exploits of an incumbent in the White House the likes of whom Americans had never seen before.

Three of Mexico’s Christmas gifts to the world

What would Christmas be for most of us without the colorful touch of poinsettias, a feast centered around a juicy bird roasted to golden perfection and delighted indulgence in mouth-watering chocolate treats? All three of these holiday favorites, valued as treasures of Mexico’s natural bounty since pre-Hispanic times, are gifts that the country has since bestowed on the world.

Fiber artist’s deep concern for endangered birds

Working full-time in her Chapala studio, Deborah Kruger is inspired to create art that addresses the worldwide problem of habitat destruction and the ensuing domino effect on birds, especially species extinction.