By Roving Reporters from the March 2011 Edition You really need something but you can’t get it here. You look at the great pricing on the internet in the USA. You’ll have to have it shipped. You already know the costs are high. The frustration level will be even higher. A weed whacker part is […]
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By Terry Sovil from the March 2011 Edition 1909-1970 Born: 26 May 1909 Birthplace: Atizapán de Zaragoza Died: 22 September 1969 Place of Death: Mexico City,, Mexico 1958. The world is quiet. The Korean War is over. France averted a civil war. Fidel Castro is still a guerilla. Eisenhower is at his peak. Joe McCarthy […]
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By Terry Sovil from the March 2011 Edition Blackie and Tiwi (tea-we) entered my life in February 2009 right after I moved to Manzanillo. They were the “church dogs” from the church next door to our dive shop. They had collars, were fed twice a day, had a yard but I saw them on the […]
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In this issue: Letter to the Editor General Interest Calendar of Events – February 2011 St. Valentine’s Day – Vivian Molick Sun Trivia A mixed bag of memories – Tommy Clarkson History The Spanish Missionaries in Mexico – David Fitzpatrick The Streets of Manzanillo – Francisco I. Madero – Terry Sovil Humor “Brilliant” Asleigh Ellwood […]
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By Terry Sovil from the February 2011 Edition Francisco Ignaciao Madero 1873-1913 Born: October 30, 1873 Birthplace: Parras, Mexico Died: February 22, 1913 Place of Death: Mexico City,, Mexico Francisco I. Madero was born in 1873 in the state of Coahuila. His parents were in the top 5 richest families in Mexico. He studied in […]
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By Terry Sovil from the February 2011 Edition Acting on a tip that a fantastic new café had opened in the Las Brisas area we set out to sample the fare. This new spot is down by Costeños Coffee Shop, directly across the street from Dr. Navarro’s Eye Clinic and about a half block before […]
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By Terry Sovil from the January 2011 Edition It took me awhile to get over to Roosters, again. I guess I don’t get out much. When I finally made the trip last year I was totally taken with the beautiful beach, the sailboats at anchor, the service, the delightful personalities of the staff and the […]
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By Terry Sovil from the January 2011 Edition This was a great opportunity to learn more about Air Traffic Control (ATC) and what they do, especially here in Manzanillo. Jose has an incredible background in the industry and has seen most of Mexico in his chosen career. There are three controllers that work at the […]
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In this issue: General Interest Calendar of Events January 2011 Asparagus Fern – Tommy Clarkson History Moving the Border part III – The War – David Fitzpatrick The Streets of Manzanillo – Lazaro Cardenas – Terry Sovil Humor Pithy Wit with Thurber – Tommy Clarkson Living in Manzanillo Comings and Goings Personality of the month […]
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By Terry Sovil from the January 2011 Edition President of the People 1895-1970 Born: 21 May 1895 Birthplace: Jiquilpán de Juárez, Michoacán Died: October 19, 1970 Place of Death: Mexico City, Mexico Best Known As: President of the People Lázaro Cárdenas was born of mixed white and Tarascan Indian ancestry in Jiquilpán de Juárez, Michoacán […]
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