Gringo’d in Oaxaca City

Respect is a mutual thing. In my opinion, you need to give it out in order to earn it. However, there is a clause in this social contract when you are traveling in a foreign land – and the prevailing culture is different from your own – that stipulates respect is warranted, regardless of ifContinue reading “Gringo’d in Oaxaca City”

Financial Security and Investing: Putting Your “Wealth” To Work For You

The following passage is an excerpt from a chapter of my upcoming e-book, “Conscious Consumption” When in conversation with friends or in passing, I’ve often heard the catch-phrase, “think of it as an investment”. But, based on these conversations and interactions, and the “assets” often referred to, I’m convinced that many individuals do not knowContinue reading “Financial Security and Investing: Putting Your “Wealth” To Work For You”

Reflections on Tulum – Letting Your Soul Shine

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico is a wild place. Its inhabitants each have their own unique reasons for living there or visiting, but I find – in my seven total weeks spent there – they fall into three distinct categories. First, you have the locals, the working class. Families and individuals who are native to Tulum,Continue reading “Reflections on Tulum – Letting Your Soul Shine”