GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER A Book Review of Robert Krakoff’s Die Laughing By Harriet Hart 200 Pesos at Diane Pearl Colleciones   By day Ajijic resident Rob Krakoff is an entrepreneur, but by night he indulges his secret passion – writing fiction. Die Laughing, his debut novel, poses the burning question: “Can a lonesome loser […]

Mexico Gets No Respect! By Dr. Richard Rhoda   “What images or thoughts come to mind when people hear the word Mexico?” To most gringos, Mexico is associated with illegal immigrants, drug wars, fabulous beach resorts, tacos & tequila, deserts & cactus, bargain prices, third world poverty, Carlos Slim (the world’s richest person), swine flu,

Welcome to Mexico By Victoria Schmidt Maid Self-Defense   There is nothing more individualistic than one’s home. Even while renting a furnished home, the occupants imprint their own environment. I’m a person who prefers angles to straight lines. I like my book shelves organized with the books lined up, and stacked one upon the other,

CHILD of the month By Rich Petersen Irma Janet Rivera Puga   This young lady with the beautiful smile is 13-year old Irma Janet Rivera Puga, known at home as “Janet.” Janet lives with her parents, Irma and José, in San Antonio Tlayacapan; she is the youngest of four children all of whom still live

A NEW LEASE—on Life! By Judit Rajhathy, B.A., RNCP, D.Ac. Sick Because Of My Teeth?   Did you kno0w that gum disease is linked to heart disease and stroke? Research also suggests that there may be a link between periodontal (gum) disease and other health conditions such as chronic inflammation, diabetes, respiratory disease, pregnancy problems,

GRINGAS & GUACAMOLE By Gail Nott Baja Fruit Flies   Two of the post-pubescent Federales approached the car, motioning with their guns for me to pull to the left. As I checked the rear and side mirrors, I noticed there were no other cars, either stopped or entering the checkpoint. A pile of sandbags to

Anyone Can Train Their Dog By Art Hess   I’m often asked when you should start training your dog and I always answer “the day you bring your dog home.” Now before someone gets all bent out of shape, let’s talk about training. Webster’s simplest definition says “to rear and instruct” and if we accept

Hearts at Work —A Column by Jim Tipton “Living (and Loving) to Age 100”   According to The Centenarian (www.thecentenarian.co.uk) the fastest growing part of the world population is people 100 and older. They now number around 450,000. Currently the US with 72,000 holds the largest number, but Japan at 30,000 is number two and

Feathered Friends By John Keeling Golden-fronted Woodpecker   The golden-fronted woodpecker is the commonest of the woodpeckers we see on the lakeshore. If you visit the LCS gardens, or walk along the beach you are likely to hear the cheerily trilled ‘chirrrr, chirrrr’ above you. Look up and you may see the bird hanging on

STAY HEALTHY! By J. Manuel Cordova, M. D.t Medicine Of Tomorrow Is Here Today   Mankind has searched for hundreds of years to find cures for diseases. Herbs, animal parts, rituals, manual therapies and faith are all remedies. Fortunately, the focus on New Medicine concepts and Alternative Medicine is opening new doors to join healers