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Mic Check, Heart Open: Why Storytelling Matters in Mazatlán
If you’ve ever sat in the audience of a Moth performance—where everyday people step up to a mic and tell true stories from their lives—you know the feeling. That quiet electricity. The raw vulnerability. The surprising laughter. The lump in your throat. Now imagine that happening here in Mazatlán. That’s exactly what we’re doing with…
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Where Have I Been?
I started this blog under the delusion that retirement would gift me endless hours to write about my oh-so-amazing adventures in Mazatlán. Please. Between the chaos, the distractions, and the occasional attempt at having a life, let’s just say… the blog had other plans. The last time I posted was March and now—poof—it’s practically July.…
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My Own Voice: Speaking Life into Words
I’ve always been called “the voice”, and recently, I had the incredible opportunity to narrate a continuation of The Idea of You, called The Reality of You by Irene Chiang[. If you’ve read The Idea of You, you know how deeply that story grips us — not just because of the romance, but because it…
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Not Taking Life for Granted
It’s easy to get caught up in the everyday routine—work, errands, responsibilities—but every so often, I stop and remind myself: I live in Mazatlán. That simple thought never fails to ground me in gratitude. Waking up to the sound of the waves, stepping onto my balcony to see the sun rising over the ocean, walking…
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Under Mexican Skies: A New Way to Celebrate Christmas
Christmas has always been a season steeped in tradition for me—familiar decorations, the scent of pine, chilly air, and the comforting glow of lights on frosted windows. But this year, I find myself celebrating under the warm, sunlit skies of Mexico, where the holiday spirit takes on a vibrancy I hadn’t experienced before. It’s a…
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The Reality of You
Who could have guessed that The Idea of You, both the book and the movie, would spark such a wave of emotion among women? I’m not usually one to join Facebook groups, but the conversation around this story was impossible to ignore. The very idea of an older woman daring to fall in love with…
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Oh The Words
The other day, I sat down at my computer to clean up some old files I hadn’t touched in years. I came across documents from when I started Dress for Success in Denver—files I no longer need or use. It made me realize that retirement really does give you the time to focus on these…
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The Uniform
Evening in the Park from my Deck Imagine stepping into a world where every morning begins with the ritual of donning a crisp uniform, meticulously adjusted to meet the school’s stringent standards. This was my reality at Catholic school, where rules dictated that our skirts grazed the knees and every outfit was polished to perfection.…
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Retired & Rested
Retired & Rested Embark on a journey with us from the moment we touched down in the vibrant city of Mazatlan. Picture a perfect landing in a neighborhood that seemed tailor-made for our retired dreams—a nexus of convenience, with stores, groceries, and restaurants all within arm’s reach. The initial month unfurled like a dream, the…
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Don’t Worry… About A Thing
Bob Marley’s iconic lyrics, ‘every little thing is going to be alright,’ echoed through the barbershop this afternoon as my husband and I arrived for his haircut. Little did I know, I would find myself singing along to Bob Marley tunes throughout his entire trim. The charming barber, with his captivating eyes and smile, bore…
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