Debbie Cole
@liddledeeb.bsky.social
Democrat abroad who enjoys books, music, food, wine, travel, sports and life in Mexico.
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Debbie Cole
@liddledeeb.bsky.social
· Dec 3
Going back to Mexico today where we’ve permanent residency. It’s a modern country with a female president and reproductive rights for women.
Some neighbors are having their posada today outdoors in the common area of our apartment building complete with a catered meal served by tuxedoed waiters and a bounce house for the kids. We aren't invited so we're going to Zapopan to look at holiday decorations and catch a baseball game instead.
December 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Some neighbors are having their posada today outdoors in the common area of our apartment building complete with a catered meal served by tuxedoed waiters and a bounce house for the kids. We aren't invited so we're going to Zapopan to look at holiday decorations and catch a baseball game instead.
Like every other construction site worldwide, the workers at the high-rise project next door are blasting loud pop music from a radio all day while they work. I suppose it's only a matter of time... #whamageddon
December 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Like every other construction site worldwide, the workers at the high-rise project next door are blasting loud pop music from a radio all day while they work. I suppose it's only a matter of time... #whamageddon
Tomorrow looks like a good day to go to a partido de béisbol
Trump is giving an address tomorrow at 9pm, don’t forget to set your clocks to NotgoingtofckingwatchO’clock
December 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Tomorrow looks like a good day to go to a partido de béisbol
This evening our book club will be discussing Graham Greene's The Power And The Glory over appropriately themed wine and snacks. Last weekend we rented John Ford's 1947 movie (The Fugitive) to gain insight only to find that his story wildly deviated from the book and omitted some key characters.
December 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This evening our book club will be discussing Graham Greene's The Power And The Glory over appropriately themed wine and snacks. Last weekend we rented John Ford's 1947 movie (The Fugitive) to gain insight only to find that his story wildly deviated from the book and omitted some key characters.
We've been invited to a bilingual traditional advent service this evening at the Anglican church that will tell the Christmas story through readings and carols performed by the philharmonic. After the service cocktails and appetizers will be served. I'm on the fence about going...hubs says no.
December 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We've been invited to a bilingual traditional advent service this evening at the Anglican church that will tell the Christmas story through readings and carols performed by the philharmonic. After the service cocktails and appetizers will be served. I'm on the fence about going...hubs says no.
This evening we're going to our first posada (Christmas party) of the season at the American Society. Drinks will be served and it's a food pot luck so I will be making finger sandwiches to share and packing them up to bring to the party on the bus. #lifeinMexico
December 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This evening we're going to our first posada (Christmas party) of the season at the American Society. Drinks will be served and it's a food pot luck so I will be making finger sandwiches to share and packing them up to bring to the party on the bus. #lifeinMexico
Today is the Feast of Guadalupe, a bank holiday, but apparently not a construction workers holiday as the high rise project next door continues at full speed. We’ll be making our way to the cathedral later to get in on some of the festivities. There will be fireworks at 10:00 tonight. #lifeinMexico
December 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Today is the Feast of Guadalupe, a bank holiday, but apparently not a construction workers holiday as the high rise project next door continues at full speed. We’ll be making our way to the cathedral later to get in on some of the festivities. There will be fireworks at 10:00 tonight. #lifeinMexico
Another Wednesday date night in the works...dinner and live music at a club that will sadly be closing its doors soon. But first, lunch at another pho place with a friend and former neighbor who became our aval, the person who vouches for the lease on our apartment.
December 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Another Wednesday date night in the works...dinner and live music at a club that will sadly be closing its doors soon. But first, lunch at another pho place with a friend and former neighbor who became our aval, the person who vouches for the lease on our apartment.
I’m practically giddy to be able to go to the mercado to shop for fresh vegetables today and then enjoy lunch out afterward. Here’s a mural I spotted in front of an urban amusement park while out walking yesterday. I ❤️ Mexico.
December 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I’m practically giddy to be able to go to the mercado to shop for fresh vegetables today and then enjoy lunch out afterward. Here’s a mural I spotted in front of an urban amusement park while out walking yesterday. I ❤️ Mexico.
I could handle resting at home for the last couple of days because it was overcast and cool outside (and occasionally rainy) but today it’s sunny and warm and I’m gonna need to get outta the apartment. This evening we’ll be grilling on our balcony and watching more football 🏈 . #lifeinMexico
December 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I could handle resting at home for the last couple of days because it was overcast and cool outside (and occasionally rainy) but today it’s sunny and warm and I’m gonna need to get outta the apartment. This evening we’ll be grilling on our balcony and watching more football 🏈 . #lifeinMexico
Seems Trump's a bit unhappy about Rep. Henry Cuellar's loyalty after his recent pardon. Ruh roh.
“It’s not just about bribes and campaign contributions, or getting back at Biden; it’s about building a consortium of criminals that will do his bidding.” open.substack.com/pub/noelcasl...
'Shakedown Street'
You should look at Trump’s pardons - from Ross Ulbricht to the former president of Honduras to Kushner’s disreputable and ex-con pops as what it is - Donald assembling his ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ gang.
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Seems Trump's a bit unhappy about Rep. Henry Cuellar's loyalty after his recent pardon. Ruh roh.
Reposted by Debbie Cole
Trump: We’re going to send ICE to World Cup matches.
FIFA: WE’RE GIVING YOU OUR FIRST EVER PEACE PRIZE!!!
FIFA: WE’RE GIVING YOU OUR FIRST EVER PEACE PRIZE!!!
December 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Trump: We’re going to send ICE to World Cup matches.
FIFA: WE’RE GIVING YOU OUR FIRST EVER PEACE PRIZE!!!
FIFA: WE’RE GIVING YOU OUR FIRST EVER PEACE PRIZE!!!
Spent so many hours shopping online for the grandkids' Christmas gifts that we missed our lunch group's oxtail soup event. Instead, we're going for an early dinner at a hot new ramen restaurant nearby. It's overcast and drizzly today and we really want hot soup! #lifeinMexico
December 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Spent so many hours shopping online for the grandkids' Christmas gifts that we missed our lunch group's oxtail soup event. Instead, we're going for an early dinner at a hot new ramen restaurant nearby. It's overcast and drizzly today and we really want hot soup! #lifeinMexico
Saw a child do this at the airport a couple of days ago. Looked like it really hurt. Not sure why he did it, either.
Just watched someone walk straight into a glass door. Ow.
December 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Saw a child do this at the airport a couple of days ago. Looked like it really hurt. Not sure why he did it, either.
Our wi-fi went down for a couple of hours and you’ve never heard such sturm und drang. I admit it’s a pain to contact service personnel for assistance in Spanish and it sucks not to be able to stream TV, but come on! Anyhoo, it’s back up and we’ve a dinner engagement so all’s well. #lifeinMexico
December 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Our wi-fi went down for a couple of hours and you’ve never heard such sturm und drang. I admit it’s a pain to contact service personnel for assistance in Spanish and it sucks not to be able to stream TV, but come on! Anyhoo, it’s back up and we’ve a dinner engagement so all’s well. #lifeinMexico
After sleeping close to 12 hours I'm almost caught up. This evening I'll be taking the bus to a local wine bar for a ladies wine session. Tomorrow we're dining at a favorite neighborhood steakhouse with our GDL besties, one of whom is taking a short break from medical treatment in Arizona.
December 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
After sleeping close to 12 hours I'm almost caught up. This evening I'll be taking the bus to a local wine bar for a ladies wine session. Tomorrow we're dining at a favorite neighborhood steakhouse with our GDL besties, one of whom is taking a short break from medical treatment in Arizona.
Made it back to Guadalajara this morning on a red-eye flight where we actually had a row to ourselves and were able to nap on the plane. Despite horrendous traffic, we got to our apartment in time to grab a couple of hours shut-eye before I headed to a friend's place for my monthly ladies book club.
December 4, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Made it back to Guadalajara this morning on a red-eye flight where we actually had a row to ourselves and were able to nap on the plane. Despite horrendous traffic, we got to our apartment in time to grab a couple of hours shut-eye before I headed to a friend's place for my monthly ladies book club.
It’s been so cold here I can scarcely imagine not needing to wear sweaters and fleece, but I’m sure looking forward to it!
December 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
It’s been so cold here I can scarcely imagine not needing to wear sweaters and fleece, but I’m sure looking forward to it!
We’re leaving for Mexico tonight and the haircut I’d scheduled for this morning has been canceled due to an illness that seems to be going around. Now it appears I need to find a hairstylist in Guadalajara. The hubs goes to a barber college there for free but I don’t think that will work for me.
December 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We’re leaving for Mexico tonight and the haircut I’d scheduled for this morning has been canceled due to an illness that seems to be going around. Now it appears I need to find a hairstylist in Guadalajara. The hubs goes to a barber college there for free but I don’t think that will work for me.
People ask me all the time whether I feel safe in Mexico. I always respond that I feel safer there than I do in the US. People don’t typically walk around carrying guns in Mexico.
CALIFORNIA: “Four people killed and 10 others wounded Saturday night in a mass shooting at a children’s birthday party in Stockton… during a child’s birthday celebration at an ice cream shop…” www.sacbee.com/news/local/c...
November 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
People ask me all the time whether I feel safe in Mexico. I always respond that I feel safer there than I do in the US. People don’t typically walk around carrying guns in Mexico.
Family day today. Just got back from visiting my son and his family in the suburbs, including my twin 8 year old grandkids. Now the hubs is picking up his mother and bringing her over for dinner. Good to see everyone but so exhausting. At least they’re not MAGA like my son’s next door neighbor. 😳
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Family day today. Just got back from visiting my son and his family in the suburbs, including my twin 8 year old grandkids. Now the hubs is picking up his mother and bringing her over for dinner. Good to see everyone but so exhausting. At least they’re not MAGA like my son’s next door neighbor. 😳
I found a dozen large eggs at the local grocery store on Wednesday for $2.29 USD so we are having Dungeness crab omelets for breakfast this morning. We’ve been making an effort to enjoy food we don’t get in Mexico while we’re is the US, which really isn’t that difficult.
November 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I found a dozen large eggs at the local grocery store on Wednesday for $2.29 USD so we are having Dungeness crab omelets for breakfast this morning. We’ve been making an effort to enjoy food we don’t get in Mexico while we’re is the US, which really isn’t that difficult.
We'll be bringing our traditional crab mac & cheese with us to the annual Friendsgiving dinner today and visiting with family on Saturday. Thanksgiving Day should be spent in the company of dear friends and like-minded people and you'll never convince me otherwise. #HappyThanksgiving!!
November 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We'll be bringing our traditional crab mac & cheese with us to the annual Friendsgiving dinner today and visiting with family on Saturday. Thanksgiving Day should be spent in the company of dear friends and like-minded people and you'll never convince me otherwise. #HappyThanksgiving!!
The best thing about this time of year in NorCal. #dungenesscrab #thankful
November 27, 2025 at 6:11 AM
The best thing about this time of year in NorCal. #dungenesscrab #thankful
Only one more week before we go back to Mexico. Dental appointments today, then back to the optometrist to adjust the new eyeglasses. Dinner with friends this evening. Freak out about incomplete deferred house maintenance for the rest of the day, I guess. #lifeintheUSA
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Only one more week before we go back to Mexico. Dental appointments today, then back to the optometrist to adjust the new eyeglasses. Dinner with friends this evening. Freak out about incomplete deferred house maintenance for the rest of the day, I guess. #lifeintheUSA