Child Of The Month By Rich Petersen Ambar now 11 was diagnosed with Polyarticular Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (PJRA) at the age of seven. Arthritis is a complex family of musculoskeletal disorders consisting of more than 100 different diseases or condition that destroy joints, bones, muscles, cartilage and other connective tissues hampering and even halting …
‘Tis The Season By Larry Kolczak It’s that time of year again. ‘Tis the season when the Right Wing media launches its crusade against the War on Christmas. And so, they have started their annual witch hunt, scouring the country for examples of people trying to put the X into Xmas. The War on …
Sounds Of Christmas By Margie Keane Two days before Christmas and bedlam reigns throughout the house. The oven door creaking like arthritic knees, is tired from the myriad trays of cookies, cakes and breads that Grandma has been popping in and out of the oven for the past week. Upstairs giggles and whispers blend …
The Ojo Internet Mailbox (Wherein we publish some comments about our previous issues.) FATCA AND FBAR – WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL? Miguel Very good insights. Thanks! THE COWBELL TRASH TRUCK Cande Mae I wish we could see more writing like hers. Teri always says things that I think of but can’t ever seem to …
The Gift Of Giving By Margie Harrell A Letter to My Grandchildren Dearest Children, I have befriended a Mexican family that lives on the shores of Lake Chapala. We visit each day as I take my walks. They are a family of seven, five children and Momma and Poppa. Their home is a tarpaper …
TEQUILA—The Unofficial National Anthem of Mexico By Joan Warren In the winter of 1957 a group of young studio musicians, at the urging of Challenge Records in L.A., wrote and recorded a song “Train to Nowhere.” The company owner was in dire need of a hit, but the guys, Danny Flores, Dave Dupree, Cliff …
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A Song Of The South By John Ward In the southernmost state of Mexico lies a gem of jungle and “primitive” cultures called the state of Chiapas. Tuxtla-Gutierrez is the recognized capital of this state, but there is a beautiful mountain retreat about an hour from Tuxtla by car. Uphill, almost all the way, …
Welcome to Mexico! By Victoria Schmidt Mexican Holidays The Holidays have arrived at Lakeside and there are differences in the way we celebrate. Halloween as celebrated in the United States is not the Mexican way. Instead; November 1st is the dia de los muertos for the infants who passed away. While November 2nd is …
Letters to the Editor Dear Sir: When I read that Lakeside Little Theater (LLT) was going to put on Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, I thought it might be a bridge too far. This play is difficult even for professional actors under seasoned directors; witness the 2013 Mike Nichols production on Broadway, starring Daniel Craig, Rachel …
A Guide To Political News (Courtesy of Barbara Clippinger) 1. The Wall Street Journal is read by the people who run the country. 2. The Washington Post is read by people who think they run the country. 3. The New York Times is read by people who think they should run the country, and who are very good at crossword …
