If you have one drop of Mexican blood in your body (and even if you don't), run to the theatre to see Coco. Chris and I went this weekend. Completely magical. The storyline revolves around the Mexican tradition “Dia de los Muertos”, and is a great portrayal of how death is a natural part of life.
It would have been so good to take Angie and all her sisters to see it. Afterwards we would have gone out for tamales, "Spanish rice", and refried beans. Watching it made me want to make an alter every year with photos of all my loved ones on it, so they can follow the marigold carpet and cross the border between worlds to visit.
Haven't seen it yet, but will soon! Thx.
Posted by: jacki long | 12/11/2017 at 01:36 AM
I bet you have a good recipe for Spanish rice. And celebrating Dia de los Muertos would be a great tradition.
Posted by: Chris | 12/11/2017 at 08:04 AM
I do make an altar every October... pets as well as people, for all month long... it feels good... xox
Posted by: Sharron Carleton | 12/12/2017 at 12:09 PM
I just saw it also and I loved! It is magical. I took all my grandchildren. Just because it's animated doesn't mean "grown ups" won't like it.
Would you please pass down the tamales, refried beans and "Spanish rice". Thank you!
Posted by: Olivia | 12/12/2017 at 09:18 PM
Carol on the strength of your glowing post,we went to see Coco in its last night at our small theatre (before the Star Wars Juggernaut rolls into town) and are WE EVER GLAD WE DID! 10/10 Popcorn Bags rating from the Bears of Quail Hill! Bless you❤🎬
Posted by: Anje | 12/14/2017 at 05:22 PM
I sure don't have a single drop of Mexican blood in my veins, but I could eat Mexican food morning, noon or night. It's my all time fave in the world. Tamales, frijoles refritos y arroz. Muy sabroso.
Posted by: Joan | 12/18/2017 at 12:44 AM