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Assata Akil Sex in MID City Monthly Column

What It Means to Die Wisely

Deep in the Yucatán jungle, beneath the heavy green hush of ancient trees, I had the chance to attend a talk at a hacienda by Stephen Jenkinson — author, cultural activist, former palliative care worker, and a voice for a different kind of wisdom. His work, grounded in elderhood and grief literacy, speaks to something […]

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Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number — Until It Is: How to Handle Love Across Generations in Merida’s MID City

When sparks fly between two people at different stages of life, age becomes both irrelevant and impossible to ignore. Here’s how to keep the chemistry alive and the connection grounded — no matter the number on your driver’s license. By Assata Akil, Sex in Mid City Let’s talk about it — dating across age lines

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Ana Correa Grupo Foret Real Estate Development in Merida Yucatan

Woman Entrepreneur of the Month: Ana Correa Building with Purpose in Yucatan

By MID CityBeat Lifestyle In a city known for its rich cultural heritage and rapidly evolving urban landscape, a new chapter in real estate development is being written—this time, with a woman at the helm. MID CityBeat had the honor of attending the dazzling inauguration of Armorán Plaza back in May, Grupo Foret’s newest mixed-use

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Intimacy Isn’t for the Feed: Love in the Age of Wi-Fi — Navigating Social Media in Your Relationship

Love in the Age of Wi-Fi — Navigating Social Media in Your Relationship By Assata Akil There was a time when, if someone couldn’t reach you, they simply… couldn’t reach you. No pings. No buzzes. No little green dot saying you’re online. Just a moment of peace, mystery, or intentional absence. It might’ve started with

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Lakeside Medical Group

Understanding Medicare Advantage in Mexico: What Expats Need to Know

For many US and Canadian expats living part- or full-time in Mexico, healthcare coverage can be confusing—especially when it comes to Medicare and whether it applies outside the United States. While Original Medicare offers little to no coverage abroad, some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans do include emergency and urgent care coverage in Mexico. The

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Lakeside Medical Group

Using Medicare Advantage in Mexico: How Lakeside Medical Group Makes It Easy

For many US and Canadian expats and seasonal residents living in Mexico, healthcare coverage can be confusing—especially when it comes to Medicare and whether it applies outside the United States. Recently, comments suggested that Medicare coverage abroad is extremely limited. That’s partially true—but here’s the full story: with the right Medicare Advantage plan and proper

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ORIGINAL Yucatán 2025

 ORIGINAL Yucatán 2025: A Celebration of Mexico’s Living Textile Heritage

At the Salón de la Historia in the Palacio de Gobierno, we had the honor of attending the press conference announcing ORIGINAL: Encuentro de Arte Textil Mexicano—a major cultural event coming to Mérida for the first time after four successful editions in Mexico City. From October 16–19, 2025, the Centro de Convenciones Siglo XXI will

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Celebrate Janal Pixan in Mérida with the Festival de las Ánimas 2025

Janal Pixan in Mérida: Honoring Life and Death with Tradition, Music, and Culture

In Yucatán, Janal Pixan—meaning “Food for the Souls” in Maya—is more than a holiday. It is a deeply rooted tradition that blends ancient Maya beliefs with Catholic practices introduced during the colonial era. Known widely as Día de Muertos, this celebration honors loved ones who have passed, welcoming them back with offerings of food, flowers,

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Crowds waving Mexican flags at Plaza Grande in Mérida during Independence Day

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Mérida, Yucatán: What to See, Do & Eat

Every September, Mérida comes alive with music, food, fireworks, and patriotic pride as the city joins the rest of Mexico in celebrating El Día de la Independencia. This holiday, often mistaken for Cinco de Mayo by outsiders, is actually Mexico’s most important national celebration—commemorating the start of the fight for independence from Spain in 1810.

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