July – Page 5 – Manzanillo Sun

Fish Life in Manzanillo

July 1, 2011February 11, 2019Terry Sovil

By Terry Sovil from the July 2011 Edition Acapulco Damselfish (or Acapulco Gregory) These fish are common on the mainland of Mexico to Panama and as far south as Peru. They are solitary and inhabit rocky and coral reefs and shorelines. They tend to ignore divers but will usually allow a slow, non-threatening approach. From […]

Spanish Helper

July 1, 2011November 11, 2017Manzanillo Sun Writer

By Linda Breun from the July 2011 Edition Useful Statements I (don’t) like it. (No) me gusta I’m not sure No estoy seguro I don’t know No se I think so Creo que si I’m hungry/thirsty Tengo hambre/sed I’m tired […]

Small World (Mundo Pequeno)

July 1, 2011November 11, 2017Robert Hill

By Robert Hill from the July 2011 Edition Humberto and Lupita are two of the wonderful friends I have met here in Manzanillo over the past 10 years. They were having a birthday party for Lupita at their beautiful home recently, and I was invited. I found myself seated next to Lupita´s father, a kindly […]

This ‘N’ That-Why Mexico and Why Manzanillo?

July 1, 2011November 11, 2017Vivian Molick

By Vivian Molick from the July 2011 Edition Why did we (my husband and I) decide to move to Mexico? There are many reasons, some of which are; we love the people, we could no longer afford the cost of health insurance in the US, and the winters in Minnesota are horribly cold with lots […]

How I came to Manzanillo

July 1, 2011February 11, 2019Manzanillo Sun Writer

By David Fitzpatrick from the July 2011 Edition In the last few years I have had to acknowledge that time was going by. I was one of those people who managed to stay 30 for about 25 years (or so I liked to think). But then, the unmistakable signs of flagging energies began to be […]

Manzanillo Perspectives

July 1, 2011November 11, 2017Suzanne A. Marshall

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the July 2011 Edition Expect the Unexpected Our immediate reaction every time we arrive in Manzanillo for the winter is absolute sensory overload. This is observed with excitement and a happy acceptance of the differences we experience here compared to our many years of living in Canada. Perhaps our sojourn […]

Álvaro Obregón

July 1, 2011February 11, 2019Terry Sovil

By Terry Sovil from the July 2011 Edition 1880-1928 February 19, 1880 Birth at Alamos, Mexico February 1913 Huerta overthrows Madero August 15, 1914 Occupies Mexico City April 6 – 13, 1915 Battle of Celaya May 1, 1917 Retirement April 1920 Out of retirement April 23, 1920 Plan of Agua Prieta December 1, 1920 […]

Fitness and Health

July 1, 2011November 11, 2017Manzanillo Sun Writer

By Karen Trom from the July 2011 Edition Change your CHOICES, Change your LIFE! My company recently offered free health assessments for all of our associates and their spouses. This is the second year we have done it and it is always eye opening and a bit scary. The assessment includes measuring height, weight, waist […]

July 2011

July 1, 2011January 16, 2019Manzanillo Sun

In this issue: General Interest Letter from the Editor Did you know The “Jetsons” move to Manzanillo – Freda Rumford Health Be aware – Body Screen – Karen Trom History The Streets of Manzanillo – Alvaro Oblegon – Terry Sovil Living in Manzanillo Manzanillo Perspective – Suzanne A. Marshall How I came to Manzanillo – […]

A Look from the Future

July 1, 2010November 16, 2017Tommy Clarkson

By Tommy Clarkson from the July 2010 Edition This morning, sometime between my second cup of coffee and my much anticipated breakfast of a big bowl of fresh tropical fruit and Patty’s newly made granola, a time warp continuum influx seems to have taken place –right there in our very own home here in Santiago […]

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