PV Life Jacket during the Pandemic
- Kathleen Naomi
- May 7, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 12
Who or what were your life jackets during the pandemic?
I had three:
My greyhound Asha
My husband Todd
Paco Ojeda’s Coffee & Headlines
Paco Ojeda’s Coffee & Headlines
Translates local Puerto Vallarta news into English — incredibly important for understanding what was happening with COVID in Mexico and Puerto Vallarta. For business owners like Todd and me, this was critical: when could we open, what rules did we need to follow, and how could we keep everyone safe? We had to close for three months in 2020 — March to May.
Offers interesting and fun news about Puerto Vallarta and other topics in Mexico.
Creates a positive, fun community.
We first met Paco in early 2017, not long after moving to Vallarta. He’s a man of many talents, including photography — he’s even photographed our business!
He’s creative and loves humor as much as Todd and I do. So when Paco asked if anyone in his Coffee & Headlines community would like to create an intro for his show, we jumped at the opportunity!
Our intro is similar to how Paco presents his show, and we absolutely HAD to include:
His bald head
His beard
His goatee
“Babadee doo doo” (his classic phrase when scanning viewer comments)
His infectious laugh
It was so fun bringing a little of his magic into our performance.
Inner Movie Star Reflection
Just like a life jacket keeps you afloat in rough waters, having people, pets, and communities that support and inspire you allows your Inner Movie Star to shine — even during challenging times.
Asha, Todd, and Paco were my anchors, my joy, and my reminder to keep showing up fully.
I’m deeply saddened to share that since writing this story, Paco passed away after the pandemic, in November 2025. His humor, creativity, and heart touched so many of us — including Todd and me — and his legacy continues through the joy he brought to our lives and the PV community.
Even in his absence, the magic he helped create reminds us to embrace life, trust the support around us, and step into our own spotlight.
Find your inner movie star.
xo Kathleen Naomi
