One of my mentors through his books was Rev. Frederick Buechner, American author, theologian and Presbyterian minister. Buechner wrote 4 works gradually revealing the course of his life. It wasn’t until the third memoir, Telling Secrets that he revealed his father had suicided and how that shaped the course of a 10 year old boy’s life. I thought of following…
My father had quite a sense of humor for a staid insurance underwriter. He made up words, as I am wont to do. Woofer dust was his polite term for bullshit that was meant to obscure the root cause of conflict under discussion. This whole phantasmagorical miasma of fear. . . of hordes of undocumented illegals posing a threat to…
I think the first place to start is a brief overview of the 32 Estados Unidos Mexicano --United Mexican States. They are a diverse topography of mountains, deserts, coastal plains, and plateaus with a variety of climate zones from deserts to tropical rain forests. All found in a country slightly larger than Alaska, the 32nd State, Mexico City being the…
It’s been a great Life these many decades and it seems that for the following chapters the best has been saved until last as I write stories of my journey from my family home in Chicago, Illinois to here, my casita on the Gulf of Mexico in Estado Yucatan Mexico. If these true tales and experiences seem disjointed . .…
And in the morning, 'It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening. ‘You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. – Matthew 16:3 NRSV A dystopian view of the United States is rapidly becoming a reality. Former President Biden’s characterization of the 2024 Election as…
Old world elegance and centuries of wisdom, is the foundation of Mexico’s enduring values of compassion, hospitality, spirituality, humor, culture, and high emotional intelligence. And that is how I have often described my experience of Mexico that I find is more of an embrace . . . an abrazos. . . that I have found here. For those who come…
Welcome to FRED TALKS From Mexico!
I’m Fred—a traveler, cultural observer, and expat who has made Yucatan my home. This blog is where I share my experiences in Mexico, reflections on the U.S. from afar, and personal stories from my journey. From cultural discoveries to thought-provoking insights, each post is a glimpse into the world as I see it. Some may challenge, others may inspire, but all come from a place of curiosity and lived experience. Let’s explore together—one story at a time.
