By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2010 Edition For quite some time poinsettias have gotten a bum rap with claims that they are poisonous. In fact, human or pet ingestion of them is probably no different than that of eating any other common houseplant – an upset stomach. Extensive testing has proven that they are […]
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By Freda Rumford from the December 2010 Edition ART WITH ROBERT HILL NEW LOCATION The classes will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 8:00 PM, at the PLATILLO DE PONCHO RESTAURANT cost is $100 pesos per class, or 8 classes for $600 if paid in advance. Call Robert for more information […]
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By Sun Special Report from the December 2010 Edition ALL IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING REAL ESTATE IN MANZANILLO Written with the help, input and expertise of some of Manzanillo’s finest realtors You have been on holiday to Manzanillo on several occasions, love it and wonder, is it possible to buy a place here for yourself? […]
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By Linda Breun from the December 2010 Edition This is a new column for Manzanillo Sun. It is my hope that we have many more arrivals to report to you than we have departures. The Bahia Deli in Santiago is now carrying fresh donuts. There is a new dress shop in the Manzanillo Plaza in […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2010 Edition Still struggling with “retirement inactivity”, the other day I decided to enjoy another of my exploratory walks around our nearby mangrove. So casting keen and open eyes up in the trees and out in the water for tropical birds, not ten minutes into the overgrowth I was […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2010 Edition (A figure of speech that uses an unexpected ending to a sentence or phrase.) Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than standing in a […]
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By Terry Sovil from the December 2010 Edition The Magistrate’s Wife 1768-1829 Born: 28 September 1768 Birthplace: Morelia, Mexico Died: 02 March 1829 Place of Death: Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico Best Known As: Heroine of the Independence of Mexico Doña Josefa Ortíz de Domínquez is considered the “Heroine of the Independence of Mexico”. She was born […]
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By David Fitzpatrick from the December 2010 Edition Part 2: The Count-Down to War In the mid 1840s, Mexico was experiencing a period of political turbulence. At one point, the bitter rivalries between factions verged on civil war. In a series of revolving-chair government changes, there were four presidents in a period of one year. […]
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By Terry Sovil from the December 2010 Edition Environmental advocates at PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, created a foundation called Project A.W.A.R.E. in 1989. The purpose of this new group was to help conserve underwater environments through education, advocacy and action. Thus Project AWARE, Aquatic World Awareness Responsibility & Education, was born. PADI […]
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In this issue: General Interest Calendar of Events November This N’ That – Chocolate – Vivian Molick It’s in the News – Currency – Mexico Magic History Moving the Border – David Fitzpatrick The Streets of Manzanillo – Jose Maria Morel – Terry Sovil Day of the Dead – Terry Sovil Humor We have all […]
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