Natalie Taylor

The moon is our closest celestial neighbor and travel companion, circling around us, as we circle the sun in a giant loop. It always...

April 19 is an important date in the annals of literature, particularly for Mexicans. On that day in 1998 died one the great poets,...

Natural phenomena have always fascinated human beings. Curious and frightened by baffling, and chaotic events in nature, people explained...

So much of history, including the history of San Miguel, revolves around men who made a difference. We all know that women’s place in...

Victor Marie Hugo was born on February 26, 1802 and is one of the greatest French writers. When you mention the name of Victor Hugo, most...

Dia de la Constitucion—Constitution Day—is a national holiday in Mexico, and it marks a significant event in the nation’s history. On...

Ah, January, the first month of the year, and the coldest in the Northern Hemisphere! Those of us who hail from the northern regions of...

January 8 is the birthday of Francisco González Bocanegra, the Mexican poet and playwright who authored the lyrics of Himno Nacional...

The traditions involving the birth of Jesus on December 24, are not unique to Christians. Many other civilizations have had celebrations...

Having just gone through another Thanksgiving celebration with friends, enjoying the typical meal of turkey, different stuffing and side...

In a ravine near the town of El Terrero there is a grotto in which an image is venerated. It is said to be of Saint Martin de Tours, or...

Juanita En la taquería se encontraba Juanita con su chonga peinada se miraba bonita estaba comiendo unos tacos con salsa cuando llegó la...

Do you tend to see faces in the sky, on stains on the wall, or on the bark of a tree? No, it doesn’t mean you have a mental problem; what...

Over the Independence of Mexico weekend, we were invited to a celebration. Chef Vanessa Dominguez was in charge of the meal, and she...

Have you come across these fantastic figures on display? They do seem to be something that would be part of an ancient Mexican tradition....

In August of 1936, one of the greatest Spanish poets and playwrights of the 20th century, died an ignominious death at the hands of the...

Every Tuesday morning, my friend Molly and I set out on our long walk through San Miguel. We live in different parts of the city so we...

In 1933 a 25-year-old priest arrived from Irapuato to serve in the Parroquia of Saint Michael the Archangel. His name was Jose...

Death is nothing but unbelief (Leonard Jones, 18th century American politician) Who hasn’t imagined what it would be like to live...

Celebrating the 204th birthday of Igancio Ramirez, “el Nigromante” One afternoon in 1837, a nineteen year old student appeared in the...