The Santa Ana Theater has been taking baby steps in terms of live streaming, since we had never had the need to do so, but our human team, which consists of talented young, hardworking people, is achieving higher and higher results.
Basque Heroes, Spirits, and Burnt Cheesecake
Frankish King Charlemagne’s army was attacked from behind by a force composed mainly of Basques in the heavily wooded Roncevaux Pass on the evening of August 15, 778. Heavy weapons and armor put them at a disadvantage.
The Cookies
The Cookies arrived at the SPA in early August 2020 at the age of 3 months. They were scared then, but we all thought they would overcome their fear in time and with socialization. We have made some progress with Oreo, but Ginger and her sister, Ritz, could sure use your help to make their lives better.
Historic places in the Riviera Nayarit
Riviera Nayarit is much more than exclusive resorts set on gorgeous beaches or traditional fishing villages. This tourism corridor that extends along more than 307 kilometers of coastline also guards a variety of historical places, as do other regions of the state like the Sierra del Nayar and Colonial Nayarit.
Living in an Upended World: One hundred years apart—similarities and differences
If anyone who had lived through the 1918 Spanish flu were alive today, they might recognize a lot of similarities with the current pandemic. Both deadly diseases moved from major metropolitan centers and spread to rural areas.
Silent Acoustic: A Sculpture Conversation
“Silent Acoustic: A Sculpture Conversation with DJ Barrett and Emily C-D” is a collaborative virtual exhibit by two San Miguel de Allende-based artists.
Regular Updating is the Key
As I sit down to write this column, I have just finished reading a 30-page report entitled “Of Black Swans, Platypii And Bunyips. The outlier and normal incident in risk management.” This whitepaper, published in 2010 by the SANS Institute, examines trends in computer malware infecting Mac and PC systems. Researching and reading are much of what I have to do in my profession.
Brave Bulls Tientas
If you are fortunate to be invited to a bull breeding ranch in the spring, chances are you’ve been invited for a tienta of brave stock. The word tienta in bull speak means testing and all youngsters, both males and females, are tested.
Ask Dr. Alan: Anger
Dear Dr. Alan: You have written a few times about different aspects of depression and anxiety, and also a little about anger and meanness. Can you say more about anger? I’m seeing more anger in people than depression lately, and I assume that this is connected to the virus.