Recently, I decided that this trip in México is my last season working for the Santa Fe Workshops. I’ve had 4 amazing seasons with the workshops and have grown tremendously the entire time. It’s now time to push myself in a new direction and take flight. This was one of the hardest realizations I’ve ever had to face. Still, in my heart I know it’s right and I feel that my decision has already been confirmed by all the wonderful support I’ve received from the staff. I’ve not only made incredible friends through the workshops, but a second family. I love You guys! So, before I get all emotional, let’s continue celebrating our last days south of the border!

-L

2009 • 11 • 8

Last week I worked with Eddie Soloway, http://eddiesoloway.com/, while he taught a workshop in San Miguel de Allende, México. He is a fine teacher and a valuable mentor to me.

-L

2009 • 11 • 02

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Eleanor Nicholson. She is the principal of the Erie Elementary Charter School in Chicago. Eleanor is an outstanding woman who was traveling through México with a group of researches that were studying the economic and educational needs of small communities with the intention of helping to create better infrastructures.

-L

2009 • 10 • 28

2009 • 10 • 25

I am currently in San Miguel de Allende working with the Santa Fe Photo Workshops. I arrived last week, and the first workshop started today. San Miguel is a beautiful, historic city in the mountains of central Mexico.

While wandering through the town’s center I came across a wedding procession lead by a donkey. Yes, that’s right,  and not an ordinary one either…  this fine ass sported a sombrero and toted around the booze for the whole party. Wherever he lead, the 10 person mariachi band and entire procession followed: dancing, drinking, singing, and strolling through various locations.

Before long, the reception expanded to include locals, tourists and rowdy teenagers. At one point the bride and groom stepped to the side  and just watched as the community carried on with the fiesta.

Mexico sure knows how to celebrate!

-L

2009 • 10 • 12