The Gift Of “The Donald” By Clare Gearhart There is a sense among some Americans (from the Artic to Tierra del Fuego) that the US system of governance is broken. Delightfully, this idea is shared across boundaries and party lines. Though it is a common notion to both sides of the political divide, each […]
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Bridge By The Lake By Ken Masson Although I recommend that less experienced players steer clear of complicated bidding systems there are some conventions that are simple to understand and, in my view, very important for them to adopt as they improve their bridge skills. These include, but are not limited to, Stayman, Blackwood,
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Hearts at Work A Column by Jim Tipton Bummer about your old man! Few people realize that Benito Mussolini was named “Benito” in honor of Benito Juarez, Mexico’s most beloved president. Mussolini’s mother was devoutly Catholic and his father was, like his hero Benito Juarez, devoutly atheist, and wanted to instill in his son
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Profiling Tepehua By Moonyeen King President of the Board for Tepehua moonie1935@yahoo.com The Tepehua Tribe migrated from Eastern part of central Mexico, where Tepehua is still spoken today. Although little is known about them during pre-Columbian history, they were Indigenous to the mountainous regions North of Veracruz, on the Eastern slope of Sierra Madre
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Take It Off, Take It All Off! By Tom Nussbaum I fell in love with her in 1970. She was scurrying about her kitchen, wearing matching running shorts and a tank top. Two small children flitted around her legs. It was obvious she was married, but I fell in love with her anyway. It
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Dear Portia Advice to the Lovelorn, the Drastically Distracted and the Deeply Disgruntled Dear Portia, I am twelve years old. I am shocked. Playboy Magazine says its dropping the nudes. I can get to grips with it no longer. Can you help? A . Portnoy (please excuse the shaky typing ) Dear Mr. Portnoy,
Embracing the Fog Review by Stephanie Drynan By Robert Bruce Drynan, Mel Goldberg, Antonio Ramblés, and James Tipton Publisher: Ediciones del Lago (Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico), 2015 255 pages Available on Amazon at $9.95 US paper, $2.99 US Kindle and locally (autographed) for $200 Pesos in Ajijic at Diane Pearl Colecciones and Yves Restaurant or through
Focus on Art By Rob Mohr Sensual Magic – Painting by Navarro Tadeo Fine art involves the creation of a well-defined world, a way of expressing reality that is distinguished by its unifying structure, refined qualities, and clarity of purpose. Navarro Tadeo’s works more than meet these basic needs, while leading the viewer on
Children’s Choir and Orchestra of San Juan Cosala By Coco Wonchee With a look of intense concentration on their faces, nine girls are sitting on the covered patio next door to Viva Mexico in San Juan Cosala, learning to play the violin. They are part of the 100 member youth choir and orchestra known
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“Yachting” In Manzanillo By Margie Keane One thing I have learned while living in Mexico is that to enjoy it to the fullest one must be open to new experiences, get to know the people and learn something of their culture and keep your sense of humor. This story is about an unusual experience
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