Marie Moebius was born in France and is the new director of the Biblioteca Pública A.C. and the person in charge of attracting funds for the library.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Just like this.
What song best sums up your life?
“Je ne Veux pas Travailler” (Pink Martini).
What kind of publication would you be on the cover of?
A psychology magazine. The title would read: Frenchwoman Overcomes Her Neurosis in Mexico.
What do you do for fun?
I hang out with my friends.
What inspires you?
People who change willingly or out of obligation.
What do you value most in a person?
Their silences.
What is your ideal vacation plan?
Anything, but longer than two weeks.
What do you appreciate most in life?
The freedom I enjoy. I know it’s a privilege that I received completely randomly. So I am thankful… for life.
What is your favorite dessert? From where?
At the Restaurant, there is a delicious caramel sundae.
What’s your favorite bad word?
Saperlipopette.
Why live in San Miguel?
Why not?
Tequila or mezcal? Where?
Tequila, at a friend’s house.
Taco, torta, tamale? Where?
Taco, at Taco Tequila.
What public person would you not let in your house?
A famous drug dealer, how scary!
If you were able to change anything in the world, what would it be?
I would ban war. But I don’t know how I would do it.
How do you contribute to make San Miguel a better place to live?
I have been involved in cultural promotion for more than 15 years. Cultural practice is a human right recognized by the UN. It can change people’s lives. It can change a community.
What does it mean to you to be an “expatriate / responsible citizen” of San Miguel?
Learning Spanish.
What would you recommend to someone considering a move to San Miguel?
Learn Spanish.
What do you think makes San Miguel a unique and special city?
Without a doubt: its architecture. I don’t think the city would have much appeal without its beautiful streets and historic buildings.
What worries you most about the future of San Miguel?
The lack of water, the loss of natural spaces, the mismanagement of garbage.
What excites you most about the future of San Miguel?
The upcoming rainy season.
