I used to believe only a select few were born with the sight. The ones who could feel what wasn’t said, sense what wasn’t seen, and pick up on what others missed. Intuitives. Psychics. Mediums. Channelers. I believed they were the “chosen ones.” When reality began to shift. For most of my life, I didn’t even have a language for this world. I didn’t know what a psychic truly was until I was forty. And I only understood what a medium was after seeing one on screen. So when my o

What happens when Larleen — who swore she’d never  sing in public — is invited to perform alongside Grammy legends at a packed cabaret in Puerto Vallarta? Cue the lights, the laughter… and one unforgettable “oh shit” moment. 🎤🎬 Larleen doesn’t sing in public. But when the incredibly talented singer-songwriter Renee Armand , who loves  Larleen, asked her to perform on stage at Incanto Vallarta  — there was only one answer: Hell yes!  (and also… oh shit ). No one writes or s

Worried about a sick loved one? I did too… until Nama reminded me that happiness isn’t selfish — it’s magic that spreads. When Worry Feels Sickening What do you do when your puppy, child, or a loved one is ill? (The same applies to chaos, fear, or hatred in the world.) Feel bad? Worry? One day, Nama, my puppy, wasn’t feeling well. I worried. I wondered if it was something serious. Should I take her to the doctor? Should I wait? She was a little lethargic. Maybe it was somethi

I did… and it took me years to realize that the magic is in loving the you  that’s already here. When Did You Want to Look Like Someone Else? In high school. And for some years after. I was probably anorexic in high school. Probably before it even had a name. I was 5’6” and weighed 108 pounds. Obsessed with being thin. Why did I think I had to be super skinny ? Because of the outer world. Friends, commercials, magazines, TV. I didn’t have confidence in myself, so I looked out

Ever wondered why that perfume, lotion, or car air freshener makes you feel off? I did too… until I discovered the shocking truth about toxic scents — and what to do instead. What Do Perfume and Mr. Bubble Have in Common? Brilliant commercials. Who else remembers waiting for Mr. Bubble to appear? As kids, my sister and I would gather the bubbles into a face-sized mound and wait… and wait… for the magical Mr. Bubble to show up. We even sang the song. He never did. But we belie

I grew up in a small farm town in Illinois. Three memories shaped me… and 60 years later, my view of the world has changed in ways I never expected. What do you imagine this world could be? Watch the story and share your thoughts. My character Larleen’s opinion on this topic (you’ll be surprised) IMAGINE What do you imagine this world could be? Be your inner movie star. xo Kathleen Naomi

Sometimes, life hands us small miracles — if we notice them and act. Here’s one that reminds me why. STRAY CAT A few weeks ago, a stray kitten plopped herself on our patio — and she wouldn’t leave. She talked alllllll day long. Every day. Morning and night. Oh sure, she appreciated food. But what she really wanted was a forever home . Attention. Loving. Scratches on her back. She gobbled it all up — more than the food. She was insistent that I find her a home. Todd’s allergic

Some stories stay in your heart forever. This one is about love, loss, and two incredible artists who turned grief into magic. ASHA & KAI Our two greyhounds. Passed on January 20, 2020 & March 5, 2021. Words cannot describe the depth of our love for them. We wanted to do something very special, magical, in their honor. MAE DELGADO Sculpture Artist | Puerto Vallarta We felt drawn to Mae’s art and asked if she could create a vase incorporating our greyhounds’ ashes into the cla

APRIL 2021 — THEY WERE DUMPED Two puppies were dumped in the countryside near a tiny town called El Tuito, 1½ hours south of Puerto Vallarta. A rancher drove by and kept seeing them. Alone. No mom in sight. By the third day, he picked them up. Actual photo from that day The rancher already had eleven rescue dogs and couldn’t keep them. His wife, Michaela, posted a photo on Facebook with a plea for help. I knew Michaela and saw the post. My heart jumped — these puppies were ad

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 cl

Reflections on loss, life, and how to shine fully while you’re here. FIRSTS… The first time an orchid re-flowered for me. I had left it outside, barely watered it, and thought it was gone. Sometimes being left alone is all you need to bloom again. March 2021 This is my birthday month. I’ve been thinking a lot about life and death lately. LEAVING A few weeks ago, a friend passed — Jerry. He was a talented artist, singer, composer, and musician from the small Illinois town wher

The night I arrived in Vallarta, I almost turned back. Almost. In May 2016 we vacationed in Puerto Vallarta — my first time. Four days in, we knew we belonged there. Six months later, we left snowy Chicago with two greyhounds, a stuffed car, and a dream that felt bigger than logic. Arrival: December 12, 2016 At 5pm we rolled into Vallarta — the air warm, the mountains glowing, the ocean shimmering like a welcome. It felt like the opening scene of a movie… right until the plot