Category Archives: Why I Love Mexico

This Internet Cafe in Pipioltepec has the Best Name. Ever

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

Yes, there is a place called Santa María Pipioltepec in the State of Mexico. And yes, Mi blog es tu blog has a correspondent there. Well, sort of.

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Mexican Men Know How to Lure Women…. [into the Fridge]

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Say what you will about Tecate, but the beer maker knows a thing or two about Mexican men and their tricky ways to get women do what they want (namely to get them cold beers from the fridge.) I don’t … Continue reading →

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Kate del Castillo Pitches Fragrance not Called Kate del Castillo

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

First came Paulina, then Shakira, Banderas, JLo and even José José. Now, my paisana, Kate del Castillo, is the latest celebrity to join the club of Latino celebrities pitching a fragrance. But unlike previous launches, Kate’s fragrance is not called ‘Kate del Castillo.’ It is a … Continue reading →

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Mexicans Celebrate Pothole’s Birthday with Cake and Balloons

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

I love my people. Seriously. I do. Where else but in Mexico would a crowd gather to celebrate a pothole’s first year anniversary with balloons and birthday cake? The celebration worked though, and as you can see, the local authorities quickly … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why we Know Jesus Was Mexican

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

1. His name was, well, Jesús 2. He was unjustly beaten up and condemned to death while the real criminal was set free 3. When his family went to visit his tomb, he was not there 4. He was surrounded … Continue reading →

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It’s National Paella Day! [and I Have No Idea Why]

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

I just woke up to the news that March 27 is National Paella Day in the U.S., yet another reminder of the weirdness of living in a country obsessed with bizarre celebrations and holidays. But, as they say, when in … Continue reading →

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Benito Juárez, in Very Good Company

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

I decided to make an impromptu visit to my family in Mexico City this week. My first outting this morning was to the neighborhood “papelería.” My 9-year-old nephew needed a Pritt and to bind his homework. I bought a Tin … Continue reading →

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Ketchup, Capsu or Capsut? Take Our Quiz Por Favor

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

I don’t know about you, but I was missing this blog’s Capsu/Capsut/Ketchup conundrum (almost as classy as the Columbia vs. Colombia one.) But thanks to my paisanos over at SeLenguoLaTraba, I found one more for my awesome collection. A few years … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI to Surrender Ring; Keep Mexican Shoes

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

UPDATE: Thanks to my followers I learned Benedict will not necessarily wear his Mexican shoes on his last day (Feb. 28) but will “definitely” keep them upon his retirement. The Vatican today announced Benedict XVI will lose the Swiss Guard, … Continue reading →

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The Only ‘Harlem Shake’ This Blog Will Ever Endorse

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

Hat tip: @aqwack

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These Tacos Will Make your Belly Explode

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Sadly, they don’t sell ‘gringas’ there… Photo: Laura Martínez (Mexico City, Dec. 30, 2012)

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Here’s a Property I Won’t be Allowed in. For Sure.

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

The owners of this private condo in Ixtapa, Mexico surely don’t want people like me hanging around their property. Oh, well. Hat tip: Bego Lozano

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Peña Nieto to Meet Obama on Tuesday. This Blogger Will Secure Proper ‘Subtituleishon’

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

As everybody already knows, Mexico’s President elect Enrique Peña Nieto on Tuesday will visit President Barack Obama at the White House. But despite all the good vibes and buena onda around this visit, I’m genuinely worried about Mr. Peña Nieto’s poor … Continue reading →

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Unshocking Revelation: Gringos Think Mexico is Unsafe

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

If you survived Black Friday and managed not to be trampled by some lunatic mob at your local Walmart, chances are you’re already planning your Christmas vacation. But if you are like the average American whimp person, it is very … Continue reading →

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Miss Mexico Really Feels Bad for Sandy’s Victims; Wears Fur to Express her Solidarity

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Laura Karina González Muñoz has a heartfelt message for the victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey. And here it is: Isn’t she something?

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