Carmen MedranoDec 12, 20213 minIn Guad We TrustThere is no influence so powerful as that of the mother.” ~Sara Josepha Hale I first heard that quote when I was 5 years old. It was...
Carmen MedranoOct 20, 20213 minHave You Seen La LloronaDon't stay out too late or La Llorona will take you away. If you grew up in the southwest or Mexico you know the story of La Llorona. She...
Carmen MedranoOct 18, 20212 minNoche De AltaresDia De Muertos is a day when the veil gets thin between the living and the dead. Life and death are blurred and we celebrate in...
Carmen MedranoJun 2, 20211 minThe Beauty of William's LakeThere will be sleeping enough in the grave. – Benjamin Franklin “what time is it? 4:30am” why!?! I don’t have to go to work and I stayed...
Carmen MedranoMay 24, 20212 minThe Cold Treat of RoyalsBrng brng, the theme song of The Paleta Cart. The reminder of hot summers and the perfect treat to cool you down. The Mexican Paleta is...
Carmen MedranoMay 18, 20213 minIs Selfcare a Buzzword?“#selfcare” is the buzzword of 2021. I think so anyways. I’ve used it and so have millions of people. It has become a pretty trendy word...
Carmen MedranoMay 10, 20212 minIt's Not All About The DestinationDon't get too focused on the destination. Don't get me wrong, if your destination is Taos, you are in for a treat. Unless you fly into...
Carmen MedranoMay 2, 20214 minGifts For OneselfNot only do self-love and love of others go hand in hand but ultimately they are indistinguishable ~ M. Scott Peck If you haven't been...
Carmen MedranoApr 12, 20214 minEnjoy A Day in TaosMy mother had a saying: Kamala, you may be the first of many things, but make sure you're not the last. -Kamala Harris Wow! It has been a...
Carmen MedranoMar 10, 20214 minDate Night During a PandemicI travel because it makes me realize how much I haven't seen, how much I'm not going to see, and how much I still need to see.” – Carew...
Carmen MedranoMar 8, 20213 minIn Guad We TrustThere is no influence so powerful as that of the mother.” ~Sara Josepha Hale I first heard that quote when I was 5 years old. It was...
Carmen MedranoFeb 15, 20212 min3 Ways to Continue Valentine's DayIt is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them.~Agatha...
Carmen MedranoFeb 9, 20212 minValentine's Day During A PandemicThe art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surrounding. Kakuzo Okakura One week until Valentine‘s Day. What a difference from...
Carmen MedranoFeb 9, 20214 minThe Silver Lining “I travel because it makes me realize how much I haven't seen, how much I'm not going to see, and how much I still need to see.” – Carew...
Carmen MedranoFeb 9, 20215 minChimayo and it's Devoto De El Santo NiñoCast Your merciful look upon my troubled heart, so incline to pity. Be softened by my prayer, and grant me these favors which I ardently...
Carmen MedranoFeb 9, 20212 minStay VintageI've always wanted to own a vintage travel trailer. I remember watching the movie My Girl and Jamie Lee Curtis' character shows up in her...