Beautiful night
Tonight Ethan and I wandered around for an hour or so to see if kids wanted to sign up for VBS. The sun was setting and the air was warm. We could see lightning in the distance, while the clouds around us put on an exquisite display. We talked to 8 or 9 different families. 8 different women held Ethan. (2 were convinced that he was way too hot and 1 that he was way too cold... I think he was just fine.) My favorite time in Mexico is between 7:30 and 11. The streets come alive. Kids run around and play. Parents sit outside and share complaints about the heat or gossip about what 14 year old is pregnant. Taco stands appear out of nowhere complete with virgin Mary statuette and a small tv broadasting the soccer game or a novella. Mexico shows her best side in the half light. A time when everyone is family and there are no strangers. Mexico's relaxed nature makes sense under an incredible sunset, when presence is more important than conversation and peace calms the soul.