Anita’s Animals By Jackie Kellum   Many people use the term “street dog” and apply it generously to all dogs they see on the street. There is a sort of degree or level of capability of living on the street [a good portion of the day/night], versus those dogs that are not equipped or due […]

The Windshield Washers By Teri Saya   We were moving to Mexico from California. We packed and drove our little Toyota RAV across the border at Otay, just east of Tijuana. In a tiny town, we stopped to get some water at a mini-mart.  As we pulled in, two young guys jumped at the car to wash

Imprints By Antonio Ramblés AKA Tony Passarellowww.antoniorambles.comantonio.rambles@yahoo.com The Riviera Rediscovered   An overnight sail after a day spent in Montpelier and Sète, France the ship anchors at Monte Carlo, Monaco. The harbor sits like the stage of an amphitheater upon which the rest of Monaco looks down from the surrounding heights. Riding at anchor here

A Balloon In Cactus By Maggie Van Ostrand   Mexicans are the best package-wrappers I’ve ever seen (except for my mother). They use homemade handles made out of hairy cord for easy carrying and they work great, no messing with fancy stuff. These folks could make big bucks at the Home Shopping Network. My mother

UNCOMMON COMMON SENSE By Bill Frayer Empowering Your Inner Introvert   I was surprised when in graduate school I took the Meyers-Briggs assessment and discovered, among other things, that I was an introvert.  In addition to being surprised, I think I was also a bit embarrassed.  I was a teacher and had expected that good

Driving Drunk In Ireland By Neil McKinnon   Many farmers in Kerry County, Ireland live in areas where there is no public transport and few local pubs. They have a long way to travel for liquid socialization. Most don’t mind the distance because an evening in the pub is a sure-fire way to combat the

Welcome to Mexico! By Victoria Schmidt Do you have the time?   Time has been an illusive concept for me.  When I lived and worked in the USA, I had a large day planner where my day was scheduled in 15 minute intervals. When I first came to Mexico, I took off my watch. It

Some Famous Writers—Their Day Jobs!   Charles Bukowski worked for the Post Office in Los Angeles. Henry David Thoreau worked as a land surveyor, teacher, and tutor. Franz Kafka was the Chief Legal Secretary for the Workman’s Accident Insurance Institute. Anthony Trollope also worked at the Post Office. Joseph Heller wrote Catch-22 while working full

Remembrance     In the wind and the rain I think of you And in the sunlight, smiling. By the sea with her joyous whispers, On the plain with her swells of gold, With never a touch of sorrow But a trace of saddened joy. When the grapes grow round in the summer And fall

Profiling Tepehua By Moonyeen Kingmoonie1935@yahoo.com   Public Health care is provided to all Mexican Citizens as guaranteed by the Constitution. Care is either fully or partially subsidized by the Federal Government, depending on the person’s employment status. The IMSS (Institute Mexicano del Seguro Social) health care program is a tripartite system funded by the employee,