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A Bit of Mesoamerican Historical Jive

April 1, 2020May 31, 2020Kirby VickeryLeave a Comment

By Kirby Vickery on the April 2020 Edition When you hear the word “Aztec”, what comes to mind are some painted warriors all decked out in their feathered fighting garb, carrying lances and clubs, while climbing and fighting others dressed like them on the sides of large and very ornate pyramids. Or a whole bunch […]

Harvesting Jelly Beans in Mexico

April 1, 2020June 4, 2020John ChalmersLeave a Comment

By John Chalmers on the April 2020 Edition One of the pleasures of shopping and eating in México is enjoying the availability of Mexican dishes that are either not found or seldom seen at home in Canada and in many parts of the United States. Tacos, enchiladas, flautas, chile rellenos, camarones de coco and molcajetes […]

“Home Alone”

April 1, 2020June 4, 2020Señior TechLeave a Comment

By Señior Tech on the April 2020 Edition A movie released in 1990 was about a young boy accidentally left home alone by his family. The boy must fend for himself while keeping out 2 bumbling burglars. Not unlike the world in 2020. We are in our homes trying to keep out a ravaging virus. […]

Vigilemos Manzanillo, AC

April 1, 2020May 31, 2020Terry SovilLeave a Comment

By Terry Sovil on the April 2020 Edition What? VIMAC is short for Vigilemos Manzanillo. This is a group in Manzanillo established to help keep the place free of gar-bage and protect our natural resources. The meaning of the word VIGILEMOS is “let’s watch over”. An overview below will help. VIMAC Mission Generate positive changes […]

Blushing Spiral Ginger – I Planted Roots in Mexico

April 1, 2020June 4, 2020Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson on the April 2020 Edition Family Zingiberaceae Also known as None known Few are the folks who don’t like the assorted flowers of Ginger! In Volume I of “The Civilized Jungle”, I wrote about the Shell Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet). In Volume II, it was the Red Ginger (Alpinia puepirata), Torch Ginger (Etlingera […]

If I need some music, I get by “With a little help from my friends”

March 1, 2020May 29, 2020Señior TechLeave a Comment

By Dan and Lisa Goy on the March 2020 Edition “If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” – Albert Einstein In the late 1900s, the Edison Company started producing a medium to […]

The Mexican Adventure Continues

March 1, 2020January 24, 2023Suzanne A. MarshallLeave a Comment

By Suzanne Marshall on the March 2020 Edition Puebla, Teotichuacán, Mexico City Having visited Mexico City last year, we found that ten days simply didn’t do it justice. This city of eight million people in the metropolitan core is resplendent with architecture, memorials, museums, parks and pretty much any adventure you might be looking for. So, […]

Tacos al Pastor

March 1, 2020January 24, 2023Manzanillo Sun WriterLeave a Comment

By Manzanillo Sun on the March 2020 Edition The process of making these tacos may seem a little daunting, but trust me when I say they are 100 percent worth it. And the pork for these tacos would normally be slowly cooked for hours so, actually, you’re welcome. If you don’t want to make your own […]

Mint Mentha – I Planted Roots in Mexico

March 1, 2020May 31, 2020Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson on the March 2020 Edition Mint Mentha Family Labiatae Also known as (Read on!) So, you wish to grow some mint? Great idea! But, what kind do you wish to enjoy? As one might expect, Spearmint and Peppermint are generally accepted as the most popular choices. According to Richard Marshall and Charles J. […]

Aaron’s Beard Prickly Pear – I Planted Roots in Mexico

March 1, 2020May 31, 2020Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson on the March 2020 Edition Aaron’s Beard Prickly Pear Opuntia leucotricha Family Cactaceae Also known as Arborescent Prickly Pear or Semaphore Cactus (From the very outset, I acknowledge that far be I from any manner of a sage of succulents or cacti fact guy. Thus, it should surprise no one that, for me, […]

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