By Karen Trom from the May 2012 Edition The topic this month might shock a few people but paying attention to what comes out of your body is possibly more important as what goes in. In fact, you can learn a lot about your health by taking a look in the toilet. You don’t have […]
Continue reading
In this issue: Nature Planting Roots – Croton – Tommy Clarkson Fish life of Manzanillo – Terry Sovil Manzanillo and Mexico Red Cross Manzanillo – Robert Hill My Spanish Journey to Guanajuato – Laurie Mackey As old as time -Suzanne A. Marshall A Bed for Rosario – Patty Talasy Real Mexico – Terry Sovil Food […]
Continue reading
By Freda Rumford from the May 2012 Edition I often used to wonder why teachers in school would refer to English as a “living” language. Latin and ancient Greek are “dead” languages as are those of many older North American Indians and other ancient cultures. Where the language was extinct or the tribe now vanished, […]
Continue reading
By Terry Sovil from the May 2012 Edition This article looks at the automotive industry and Information Technologies in Mexico. The United States is the main market for Mexican automotive exports. Mexico provides 11 of every 100 vehicles sold in the U.S.A. Automotive exports reached 1.85 million cars sold abroad in 2010 which represent a […]
Continue reading
By Patty Talasy from the May 2012 Edition Black Jack Night Fund Raiser Do you like to play Black Jack? Or, would you like to learn to play Black Jack? Casa MESE (Menores En Situation Extraordinaria) is sponsoring a fun-filled night on Wednesday, May 23 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Hotel Playa […]
Continue reading
By Suzanne A. Marshall from the May 2012 Edition A few weeks ago a couple of our friends offered to take us on a jaunt down the highway to see the countryside and go exploring. We jumped at the chance since we do not have the luxury of a vehicle here in Manzanillo as yet. […]
Continue reading
By Laurie Mackay from the May 2012 Edition Alone, in a foreign city, living with strangers who speak a different language… last year I spent two weeks in a Spanish immersion home-stay program in Guanajuato that was intimidating, mentally exhausting, and absolutely wonderful… My Spanish journey began in my 20s when a cousin brought his […]
Continue reading
By Robert Hill from the May 2012 Edition A few months ago Reyna Garcia was appointed by the Governor and Mayor as the new Director of Cruz Roja (Red Cross) for Manzanillo. We all know her as the friendly waitress at Juanito´s restaurant where she has worked for the past 30 years for her sister […]
Continue reading
By Terry Sovil from the May 2012 Edition Panamic Sergeant Major The Panamic Sergeant Major ranges from 5-100′ (1.5-30M). They have an elongated, disk shaped body, usually black and silver to white head and belly. They often have bluish and blue-green tints. Breeding males generally display a blue wash when courting or guarding eggs. This […]
Continue reading
By Tommy Clarkson from the May 2012 Edition Codiaeum variegatum Family: Euphorbiaceae (Also known as: Joseph’s Coat) The Croton’s wide array of speckled, striped and splotched colors, splashed on a diversity of uniquely shaped leaves, is a pure and simple plant delight. They can be used in pots on terraces, by pools and in entryways […]
Continue reading
You must be logged in to post a comment.