In Defense Of Lima Beans By John Comando Oxymoron? As far as I’m concerned, there is no defense of lima beans. And I’m sure this article will leave a bad taste in the mouths of some of my readers who like them. Hate is a very strong word. But, in no uncertain terms, I […]
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The Deported By Herbert W. Piekow According to data from the National Immigration Institute in the first ten months of 2016 around 10,500 migrants have been deported back to Jalisco from the United States. These returning jaliscienses are eligible for funds from The Fondo de Apoyo a los Migrantes, each of Jalisco´s 125 municipalities
Ferris Wheel By Nancy Greenheart We came to Ajijic Fiesta again To see Rondallas Chapala, new friends of ours, Twelve young men sing and play their old refrains Melodically on acoustic guitars. When we arrived we learned the wait was 2 hours For their romantic Spanish ballads’ feel. So we had time to greet
The Price Of A Free Lunch By Peter Gibbons The day was the kind of day every tourist dreams of. The sky was blue, the ocean picture card turquoise and the white sugar sand beach just firm enough to walk on comfortably. Henry Hackensaw and his wife Elizabeth reflected on how wise their
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A Better Way By Bernie Suttle “Tom”, Herb said, “Tell me once more about your face-off with the Alpine Gang. “Not again” “Yes, I think there’s a great story there, maybe even a homily. You were always the tough one. The one things happened to. Go ahead. You can tell your brother.” “Well, okay.
Eavesdropping At The Ajijic Plaza By Ron Nussbaum “…Flat. That woman is flat!” My ears perked up. What a rude thing to say, I thought. I was standing between two popular gathering places at Ajijic’s plaza, El Jardin Restaurant and Black and White Coffee—Yes. That is how it is spelled — waiting for a
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So You Think You’re So Well-Educated!? (Ed. Note: What follows has been authenticated and published by several major newspapers, including USA Today.) 8th Grade Final Exam: Salina, KS – 1895 Grammar 1. Give nine rules for the use of capital letters. 2. Name the parts of speech and define those that have no modifications.
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Mister Balloony By David Krest I learned more about the importance of trust and honesty from John who was in his early 50s, a psychologist- turned -clown, known and loved by children and adults alike. As Mr. Balloony, he quickly and delightfully, before our eyes, transformed flat and long colorful strings into active
LAKESIDE LIVING Sandy Olson Phone: 331-283-8529 Email: sandyzihua@hotmail.com January 2017 VIVA LA MUSICA “LIVE AT THE MET” OPERA Here’s something to look forward to in 2017. Saturday January 7 Romeo and Juliet by Gounod. This is originally a La Scala production, featuring Diana Damrau as Juliet. Saturday January 21 Rusalka by
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Bart By Janice Kimball He was an old dog. Locked out of the party place after the revelers had all gone home, he waited for days at the side of the road for his owner to return. He might have been a fine guard dog when he was younger, or a dog that fought
