Category Archives: Retirement

BECOMING A WRITER

Posted on September 20, 2018 by BABYBOOMER johanna van zanten

BECOMING A WRITER       At eight I was a devout little girl who swallowed hook line and sinker what I was taught in my parents’ small congregation of ultra-Christians. By age 12 I had lost all belief in … Continue reading →

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RETURNING TO MY NORTHERN COUNTRY

Posted on June 10, 2018 by BABYBOOMER johanna van zanten

RETURNING TO MY NORTHERN COUNTRY After having spent about six months in Mexico, I hoped it wouldn’t be as cold in my province as it had been last year in April on my arrival. This time, I came back a … Continue reading →

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LAZY SATURDAY

Posted on April 29, 2018 by BABYBOOMER johanna van zanten

LAZY SATURDAY   On this Saturday afternoon towards the end of siesta time on a hot 30 degree C/86 F day, I am relaxing in my second-story, darkened room, when I suddenly hear the mariachi performing a live concert in … Continue reading →

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MEXICAN STYLE PATIO

Posted on April 26, 2018 by BABYBOOMER johanna van zanten

MEXICAN STYLE PATIO My friend lives in the cutest casa and she is a master in decorating Mexican style and gardening;  I just had to take photos of her work.  With her permission, I post them here. Her companion is Jezebel. … Continue reading →

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THE DOGS OF MEXICO

Posted on April 13, 2018 by BABYBOOMER johanna van zanten

THE DOGS OF MEXICO   Mictlanteculhtli by Jesus Lopez Vega Jesus Lopez Vega is a local artist. When in Mexico, do as the Mexicans do. That’s what I told myself, but I don’t have a dog (anymore). Dogs figure prominently … Continue reading →

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EASTER IN MEXICO

Posted on March 26, 2018 by BABYBOOMER johanna van zanten

EASTER IN MEXICO   This website has a video of the betrayal of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, his trial and the crucifixion that happened today, Good Friday.   In the small village of Ajijic where I spend months … Continue reading →

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The Joseph Boyden Affair and the San Miguel Writers Conference.

Posted on February 20, 2018 by BABYBOOMER johanna van zanten

The Joseph Boyden Affair and the San Miguel Writers Conference I just came back from the San Miguel de Allende writers conference in Mexico that the local writers group organized for the thirteenth year. As I was deeply affected by … Continue reading →

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HAPPY NEW YEAR IN AJIJIC, MEXICO

Posted on January 1, 2018 by BABYBOOMER johanna van zanten

  HAPPY NEW YEAR IN AJIJI, MEXICO   To all readers, I wish you a Happy 2018. Another year has started. For me, it is the last year before I’ll hit the septuagenarian age. Right now I am sitting on … Continue reading →

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IN MY STRATA, THE SMOKERS HAVE IT.

Posted on June 29, 2017 by BABYBOOMER johanna van zanten

IN MY STRATA THE SMOKERS HAVE IT.   At last night’s AGM, the last item on the agenda was a proposal for a bylaw to restrict smoking. The current restriction established by BC Health – already in place – states … Continue reading →

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FIRST YEAR OF RETIREMENT

Posted on January 18, 2017 by BABYBOOMER johanna van zanten

FIRST YEAR OF RETIREMENT Everybody from work I bump into asks how I am liking retirement. The short answer is that I love it. What’s not to like? Getting up at your leisure, enjoying your first coffee of the day … Continue reading →

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