Editor’s Note (Fall 2025): I first shared this story a few years back, but with autumn in the air, I couldn’t resist bringing it forward again. A little inspiration for crisp-air picnics, falling leaves, and the joy of gathering outdoors. ———————- Hey
Dear Frank, It's early morning at Casa Alfaro and the place is running at full pace with workers on every section of the property. There are 17 men, a mix of maestros (typically older gentlemen) who are experts at their craft,
Hi Frank, This trip to Casa Alfaro has been full of smiles and laughter! Lee came up with a request and Antonio, our property manager executed in excellent fashion, as usual. I looked out the window to see him driving forth
Dear Frank, Señoras y Señores, Off I go to the Querétaro airport after many double kisses and handshakes in the courtyard of Casa Alfaro. Those dedicated and kind folks had gathered there for my departure, as is their tradition. Mexican hellos
Dear Frank, Here's the story of some surprise gifts we received and how the impact of the heartfelt happenings behind those gifts has remained with me to this day. Before I give you the details, I’ll share with you the story
Dear Frank, Tell you the story one more time? It’s not that I don’t want to tell you about it. I do. It’s just that it makes me sound so bad. I love people, usually, no matter what, striving to treat
Dear Frank, It’s 9:30 pm. I think I’ll read my book now. A five year old is in deep slumber next to me and the house is so quiet. Here on my spacious bed, we are snuggled together, having gathered our bodies
”Palliative care (derived from the Latin root palliare, or 'to cloak') is an interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach aimed at optimizing quality of life and mitigating suffering among people with serious, complex, and often terminal illnesses.” Dear Frank, I’m thinking about what more
Dear Frank, I want to tell you the story behind the pretty bird perched on my bedside table and what has transpired. Around forty years ago, before you and I met, I worked in a beautiful home furnishings store for a
Dear Frank, Here’s a little post I thought I’d send to you, in case you need any help with this certain, particular part of housekeeping. It’s truly a vital thing to consider but, on the other hand, I think perhaps you