Centro Educativo Jaltepec, a unique technical university for women specializing in hospitality and hotel management, has entered 2025 with a spirit of transformation and gratitude. Over the past months, a series of meaningful events and institutional milestones have strengthened our mission to empower young women from across Mexico through professional education. On February 5th, Jaltepec […]

Shelley Edson From the Lakeside Living Editor: Please send information for local cultural, civic, community, or charitable events to ElOjoShelley@gmail.com on or before the first day of the preceding month by noon—for example, the deadline for the June 1 issue is noon, May 1. Plus, a new section has been created for non profit volunteers

Possibly at some point during a doctor exam you had a little “thingie” put on your finger. It was to check your blood oxygen level. There are two main ways to measure or test blood oxygen levels: through a blood draw test and through pulse oximetry (using an oximeter). A blood draw test provides much more

Pancho Villa According to legend, José Doroteo Arango Arámbula was forced into a life of mountain banditry after murdering a wealthy hacienda owner who’d raped his sister. He changed his name to Pancho Villa (La Cucaracha, the cockroach, to his friends), became the leader of his gang, robbed from the rich, gave to the poor,

What A Night I received an invitation to “Night of Ideas” held at the Rothko Chapel in Houston, TX. The featured speaker was Dr. Peter Hotez, an “internationally- recognized physician scientist” as stated in the program. I’d seen him on national television and my heart soared. I may be a scientist groupie. Health Justice was

The Story Of The CSS Hunley In the dark of night on February 17, 1864, a muffled explosion echoed across the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina. The newly constructed USS Housatonic, a 1200-ton sloop, armed with 12 cannons, under the command of Captain Charles Pickering, began to list and sink into the murky depths. Within

June 25, 1945- March 19, 2025 Quote from Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White: “It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and also a good writer.” Where does one begin to write about a fearless Aussie woman who, larger than life in every way, had more adventures than Indiana Jones,

Mother’s Day in Mexico is one of the most heartfelt and cherished celebrations in the country. Observed annually on May 10th, this day transcends the simple act of giving gifts, emphasizing deep cultural and religious values, gratitude, and the central role of mothers in family life. With roots in both history and tradition, Mother’s Day

Rest in Peace Pope Francis gave the Blessing at Sunday’s Easter Mass at St. Peter’s Square, then mixed with and waved to the thousands of people from his simplified Pope mobile, returned to his apartment and celebrated Easter Monday with God. April 21, 2025 – The world mourned the death of Pope Francis, who died