By Sharon Doherty Most of us can remember a teacher who made a real difference in our lives, someone whose warmth, patience, and sense of humor helped us discover a love of learning. But imagine how much more powerful that connection can be when you are a Deaf child meeting a teacher who is also Deaf, who understands your world and your language completely. Laura  is one such teacher. Her story begins when her parents enrolled her at EEESMA School for the Deaf  in 2013, at th

By Natalie Taylor María Luisa, Pakina , Langenscheidt  was born in México City to a Mexican-German heritage. Her great-grandfather, came to México from Germany in the late 1800s and married into a family connected to the Obregons, a distinguished Mexican family. She grew up in México City but at the age of eight the family moved to San Miguel de Allende, where she did her primary schooling. Right after high school she married Jaime Fernandez, and as young housewife and mother

By Doreen Cumberford We know that San Miguel is a fantastic place to live, but do we ever stop to consider what a remarkable place it is to die? For expats, this enchanting colonial city offers profound cultural discoveries about death and dying that differ dramatically from often sterile Northern approaches. Here, death is embraced as natural, celebrated with joy, processions and celebrations rather than hidden away. When expats die overseas, complexity multiplies instantly.

By Danita Brisson If volunteering has begun to feel less fulfilling and more draining, you might be experiencing burnout. This month panel members, Arlene Van Note , President of the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of San Miguel de Allende , and Don Krim , President of Jóvenes Adelante  discuss how to recognize burnout, what to do if you encounter it, and strategies to stop it before it stops you. Recognize – How doesburnout feel? Arlene  says: “Trust your own body because

As entities committed to protecting animals, we are grateful to have the opportunity to express our position with regards to the recent...

By Danita Brisson San Miguel is blessed with several animal welfare charities, offering rescue, foster and adoption, spay and neuter...

By Danita Brisson Volunteering abroad is a local concern with global consequences. Fortunately, fellow Atención News  columnist and...

By Danita Brisson What began with one man’s concern about the health and welfare of children in the campo has evolved into one of San...

By Danita Brisson The most significant contribution you can make to an organization may not always be money. As nonprofits evolve from...

By Danita Brisson Over-population among San Miguel’s four-legged residents poses a threat to animals and humans. It’s the product of...

By Joyce Grenis, Board Member Step inside this house for a moment. You’re in a room with the glare of sunlight coming in the window,...

By Aundria McMillan Humphrey Watersheds are the backbone of our ecosystems, crucial for sustaining life by managing water flow,...

By Danita Brisson “You might think that in a small town with so many nonprofits, there would be competition for donors, volunteers, and...

By Danita Brisson Late last year I announced the compilation of a Directory of  Nonprofits  and invited qualifying groups to register. My...

By Danita Brisson Volunteering is a personal and satisfying way to support a cause. When deciding whether a long or short-term commitment...

By Danita Brisson Water, or the absence of it, sculpts the global landscape. Flora, fauna and humanity thrive where it exists and fail...

By Danita Brisson Tina Bueche, Michael Friedman and Victor Guzman In an ideal world, volunteering entails teaming with like-minded...

By Aundria McMillan Humphrey Access to clean water and proper sanitation remains a pressing challenge for many rural communities. The...

By Gary V. Brill On May 28, I will be leaving San Miguel for the Birmingham in the UK, where I will join a convoy of what are termed...

By Danita Brisson The Oxford Dictionary defines an entrepreneur as “a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial...