Unbelievably, the Wall Street Journal contacted me two months ago about writing an article describing life as a retiree living in Oaxaca. This article, hot off the presses, is the result: Retiring in Mexico: A Former Librarian Reflects on 15 Years in Oaxaca.
And, to add a little color to this blog post, here are a few of my old photos that didn’t make the WSJ cut.
The article may come up behind a paywall. Unfortunately, according to the contract I signed, I can’t republish the article here. However, if you have a public library card, you can probably access it through their digital resources link. It is also scheduled to be published in the print edition of the Wall Street Journal on April 15, 2024. I hope you like it!
(ps) If you’re having trouble accessing the online article, people have reported that when the WSJ subscription box pops up, click the X in the subscription box and then scroll down to the article, though, if you use Safari, you might have to change browsers.
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Will check it out…how special!
Yes, pretty cool! Hope you like it.
what wonderful news! I’ll be sure to look for it! And congratulations! I know it’s going to be so interesting.
I hope you like the article!
Just read it – terrific!
Congratulations! 👏🎉
Thanks!
¡Felicidades! I read the article earlier today. We have never met so it was nice to put a face with your name and blog. I love reading your blog and learning what’s going on in my hometown. Greetings from Texas!
¡Muchisimas gracias! I hope you come back to your hometown occasionally — it’s a very special place.
Wonderful article. Congratulations! Thank you so much for your writings and outstanding photos. I share your feeling for Oaxaca and had toyed for some time with moving there myself but despite excellent health, at 79 now and for various other reasons, it’s not likely to happen. So I get to hang out vicariously through your blog.
Thank you for reading the blog and your kind words!
wow – 15 years! Great photos
Thanks. Who knew?!!!
Nice work Shannon. Congratulations.
JOhnnie
Thanks, Johnnie! Glad you liked it.
How wonderful. I look forward to reading it.
Cv
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Thank you. Hope you enjoy it!
I did indeed
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I read the article and found your blog. I visited Oaxaca in January and found myself musing about doing what you did 15 years ago. Congratulations on making a successful go of it!
Thank you for reading the article and finding my blog!
Loved your article and wish they had included a link to your blog, but nothing a quick Google search couldn’t fix. Oaxaca was our last trip right before the pandemic shutdowns (we flew back to the US a week before everything changed). Loved how colorful and walkable the city is. Also stumbled into a street parade with college kids dressed up as monsters, so much fun! Kudos to you for making the big move!
Thank you! Alas, the WSJ wouldn’t allow me to include my blog name or address because they “don’t want to appear promotional.” My editor figured there enough clues for most people to find it as you did.