Picadou the Pug

My friend, Lauren Cerand, sent me this yesterday. It's a pug's eye view of the historic Coyoacan district of Mexico City. Very funny, entertaining and yet sad too. C.M. Mayo has lots of talent. Her perceptive eye catches the many colors and textures of an historic part of the city. My favorite line in the essay: "...I do believe there is great good in simply, with an open heart, paying attention". This is what makes her essay so appealing: the attention she pays to her ancient surroundings.

Washington Independent Writers Award for Best Essay, 2005

Lowell Thomas Award for Travel Journalism, Best Personal Comment, 2005

Her "Miraculous Air" has been called "perhaps the best new book about Mexico in years". (LA Times) Coincidentally, I was looking at these pictures when the mail came.