Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport One of the most difficult things I have had to do this year as Editor is to enforce my own rules about political content in the Ojo del Lago. It has been an ongoing struggle. And I have felt almost complicit in the things that are going on in […]
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In 2025, the Visit of the Virgin of Zapopan to Chapala marked its 70th anniversary, solidifying its place as one of Jalisco’s most cherished and meaningful traditions. Every year, thousands of the faithful gather to welcome this revered Marian figure, which has been a symbol of faith and hope since the 16th century. Her arrival
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The Festivities of San Juan Cosala are held every June 24 in honor of Saint John the Baptist, turning this lakeside Mexican village into a vibrant stage of tradition and joy. The streets come alive with colorful processions, live music, fireworks, and pre-Hispanic dances that tell ancestral stories. Even heavy rain can’t stop the celebration—locals
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If Things Should Return to Normal Judy Dykstra-Brown Just in case the world we know ever returns to normal, I feel we’ll need reminders for behavior less informal. So, let me reacquaint you with the former art of dressing. Introducing color-matching, underwear and pressing. It’s been a number of months now—five, to be precise— since
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Part Three There are 104 countries which celebrate Mother’s Day; 77 of them (including the U.S. and Mexico) celebrate the day in May. It is a good thing to do, but I have always felt that the day should also include honoring the various women in our lives who have made a significant impact on
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Admit it … when Dick Van Dyke trips and falls, or if you’ve ever watched America’s Funniest Videos, you laugh when the dunce falls. But, of course, in film, he jumps back up and is in play again. Let me explain something to you if you aren’t already aware. Things have changed, and getting up
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I started late in life learning the ever-frustrating game of golf. Some kids learn it very early and by high school are performing in leagues and mastering the most basic skills of the game. I was not one of them. In my early forties I picked up a golf club and set the course for
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