By Suzanne A. Marshallfrom the December 2018 Edition A Star is Born Directed by: Bradley Cooper Starring : Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliot, Greg Grunberg “A musician helps a young singer find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career in into a downward spiral.” Wow, what a movie. […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2018 Edition Mandevilla Boliviensis Family: Apocynaceae Also known as: Mexican Love Vine or White Dipladenia Many are familiar with the red or pink Mandevilla, but, for whatever reason, there doesn’t seem to be as much recognition or discussion on the wonderful white ones. Ours thrive from a faux (fiberglass) […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2018 Edition Hybrid Glory Bower Vine Clerodendrum x speciosum Family: Lamiaceae Also known as: Clerodendrom Vine (Before we go one word further, if you’ve read and remember what I wrote about the Bleeding Heart (Clerodendrom thomsoniae) in volume I of this series, you already know over 90% […]
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By Kirby Vickery from the December 2018 Edition I have to tell you that Popol Vuh is the most intriguing piece of Mesoamerican literature I have ever looked into. The original has been lost in time, partly because it was handed down from father to son for generations before finally being written down, even […]
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By Dane Russo from the December 2018 Edition A big dream is becoming reality on a small farm in La Central. Psychologist Ana Melo and her family are developing Mother Earth, a self-sustaining farm to provide Horse Therapy for children with physical and mental disabilities and teach respect for our environment and for animals. […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the November 2018 Edition Don Miguel Gregorio Antonio Ignacio Hidalgo-Costilla y Gallaga Mandarte Villaseñor; 8 May 1753 – 30 July 1811), more commonly known as Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla or simply Miguel Hidalgo, was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence. […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the November 2018 Edition Rajas con queso (Pronounced ra-HAS con KAY-so) is a taco filling made with fresh Poblano chile, a mild green chile typically used for chiles rellenos, rajas, and crema de poblano. This dish is served throughout Mexico. The dish is prepared with fresh Poblano chiles, onion, […]
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By Dan and Lisa Goy from the November 2018 Edition When we arrived in town, it became apparent that some road diversions were in place and our entry into the RV Park was not park we stayed in December 2002 with our children, Kirsty, Ken We returned to Mexico City (our 3rd visit in […]
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By Yann Kostic and Tom Zachystal from the November 2018 Edition It is one of the most-asked questions of financial professionals: “If I want my nest egg to support me for the rest of my life, how much of it can I safely withdraw each year?” It is not an easy question to answer, […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2018 Edition Firecracker Plant, Crossandra infundibuliformis Family: Acanthaceae Also known as: Firecracker Flower or Crossandra With a genus name sounding like some cranky lady, this beauty is far from that! In fact, thriving in a tallish pot, here in Ola Brisa Gardens, to the right of the […]
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