Living in Mexico and Learning to Speak Spanish: Tales & How-to Tips

The purpose of this blog is to provide information about Mexico -- mostly through my husband's and my day-to-day experiences of living in Mexico, specifically in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, by Lake Chapala near Ajijic. I write for people who might live or retire in Mexico, for expats or travelers currently in Mexico, and for Mexicans. I write about how to learn to speak Spanish, why it's important, and how to get started. For more, visit my website www.mexico-with-heart.com as well! -- Rosana Hart

 

Saturday, September 06, 2008

American living abroad? You can vote.

I didn't realize till we looked into it that any American living out of the country, whether civilian or military, is entitled to vote in national elections in the state where they last lived in the US.

Get all the details, and fill out a form to apply, at

http://votefromabroad.org/

They give various tips, including the comment that may reassure some of you: Voting only in federal elections only cannot be used to affect the determination of federal or state tax liability.

Please spread the word on this. It looks like the election in November may need our votes.

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posted by Rosana Hart @ Saturday, September 06, 2008  

4 Comments:

  • At September 06, 2008 6:01 PM, Blogger Steve Cotton said…

    I am with you on reminding folks to vote. I have been amazed at the wide range of political opinion I have encountered with Americans in Mexico -- and they should all be certain that their voices are heard. I will have the luxury of being able to vote in my home state -- even though all of our elections are by mail ballot -- and to pay a full 10% of my income to my state for the privilege.

     

  • At September 13, 2008 8:29 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Just go to the nonpartisan Overseas Vote Foundation if you are a US citizen who wants to vote from abroad:
    http://www.overseasvotefoundation.org
    It has the most comprehensive and user friendly online voter tools and services for US citizens living outside the country.

     

  • At November 23, 2008 6:56 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hello my name is Merle Dean Shamblin and I would like to be your new friend. I sure could use somebody to chat with. I am a 47 year old long haul truck driver who currently lives in Duncan Oklahoma. Dec 8th 1960 I was born in Fairview Oklahoma. Moved to Caddo and Washita counties where I attended school at Colony Hydro and Weatherford. My parents Malvin and Wanda Shamblin were cotton and peanut farmers. Dad died in 99 from lung cancer. Graduated from SWOSU with a business degree. My two sisters are LaDonna Hubert and Malva Burrahm. Dennis is my brother. I have been a truck driver for 14 years and have driven 2 million paid miles. I have received many safe driving awards over the years. I am single and have never been married. I have a wide range of interests and am pretty much an open book. Currently I drive a 2006 Freightliner for a major carrier. I dont go to Canada very often. I dont have a dedicated route so I run the entire lower 48. I enjoy reading cinema music sports travel etc

     

  • At November 23, 2008 8:41 PM, Blogger Rosana Hart said…

    Thanks for posting, Merle, and maybe someone will read this who would like to communicate with you. I'm barely able to keep up with people I already know.

    Best,
    Rosana

     

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