2014 – Manzanillo Sun

Nephrolepis Exaltata- I Planted Roots In Mexico

December 12, 2014February 4, 2019Tommy Clarkson

By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2014 Edition Agave, Nephrolepis exaltata – I Family: Agavoideae (Also known as Century Plant, Maguay or American Aloe The Greek word agauos means “of kings and heroes, illustrious, hence noble” and, good full-time residents of Mexico as we are, we’ll drink to that! (Have you ever had one of Patty’s […]

Asparagus Fern- I Planted Roots In Mexico

December 1, 2014February 4, 2019Tommy Clarkson

By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2014 Edition Asparagus Fern, Protasparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ Family: Strelitziaceae (Known by no other names) What we commonly call Asparagus Fern is, in fact, neither not an asparagus as we think of them (though in the same family) and not a fern! If the truth be known, they are actually members of […]

December 2014

December 1, 2014January 16, 2019Manzanillo Sun

In this issue: Nature Planting Roots in Mexico – Blue Agave – Tommy Clarkson Asparagus Fern – Tommy Clarkson Living in Mexico Cafe Review – Restaurante Las Abejas – Suzanne A. Marshall It’s all so good! – Suzanne A. Marshall Letters to the Editor -RVing Travel Part I – Terry Sovil Thanksgiving Turkey – […]

November 2014

November 1, 2014January 16, 2019Manzanillo Sun

In this issue: Nature Old Man Palm – Tommy Clarkson Oyster Plant – Tommy Clarkson General Interest Books vs Electronic Books – Freda Vickery At the Movies – Philomena – The Killing – Suzanne A. Marshall Money – Understanding returns – Yann Kostic Living in Manzanillo Mark’s Letter – Mark Wright Get off your […]

IMPORTS: You, Your Family, Your Car, Your RV and the Baby’s Hemi-Powered Tricyle

November 1, 2014January 12, 2018Manzanillo Sun Writer

By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the November 2014 Edition Personally, if you’re bringing an RV, regardless of class, into Mexico, then you have to be a little braver than most. I would recommend some long-term planning, correspondence, and reservations before you leave and while on the trip make sure your stops are within easy travel range from […]

Old Man Plant- I Planted Roots In Mexico

November 1, 2014February 4, 2019Tommy Clarkson

By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2014 Edition Coccothrinax crinita Family: Arecaceae Subfamily: Coryphoideae (Also known as Cuban Old Man Palm, Hairy Old Man, Mat Palm, Old Man Thatch or Thatch Palm) As too many of we ‘more senior than most’ men have learned, at some point hair begins to sprout from physical locales other than those we […]

Tabasco Pepper- I Planted Roots In Mexico

October 1, 2014February 17, 2021Tommy Clarkson

By Tommy Clarkson from the October 2014 Edition Capsicum frutescens (or C. fastigiatum or C. annuum) Family: Solanaceae (Also known as Cayenne Pepper, Bird Pepper and Chili Pepper) Patty claims that, long ago, my eating habits burned off all of my taste buds! Hence, with my proclivity for piquant, hot foods it goes without saying that I […]

Immigration

October 1, 2014February 17, 2021Manzanillo Sun Writer

By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the October 2014 Edition The Manzanillo Sun has continually shown interest in our host country and assisting those people both travelling and living in it in order to have the best and most enjoyable time during their visit however long that may be. The local people are, for the most part, gracious, […]

October 2014

October 1, 2014January 16, 2019Manzanillo Sun

In this issue: Entertainment At the Movies – November Man – Suzanne A. Marshall Foyles War – Suzanne A. Marshall Musings of a ‘Magazinaholic!’ – Suzanne A. Marshall Living in Manzanillo Sun Announcement Snowbirds – Suzanne A. Marshall Mujeres Amigas Newsletter – Elaine Parker So what do I pack? – Freda Vickery Nature Mexican Fan […]

Investing in Solar Energy

September 1, 2014January 15, 2018Manzanillo Sun Writer

By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the September 2014 Edition In today’s tumultuous, turbulent economic climate, the financial uncertainty of the future is a top concern for the majority of people who are actually paying attention to what is transpiring in global markets. At the time of the writing of this article originally, the US government’s […]

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