June 2026

The Himalayan country of Nepal has more deities than dentists. So, it should come as no surprise that there is a spiritual approach to dealing with dental problems. The solution is to appeal to a goddess called Vaisha Dev. Like most deities, she has her own shrine. It is located in Kathmandu, on a back […]

Small Habits that Keep the Brain and Body Alive Many of us came to the Lake Chapala area to enjoy a slower pace of life. But slowing down doesn’t mean letting the mind and body grow idle. In fact, staying mentally and physically engaged is one of the best ways to enjoy the years ahead.

For 18 years at Lakeside, Dave McIntosh has centered his interests on the Lakeside Little Theatre—acting, directing, selecting plays, sustaining—community theater as a passionate 65-year long affair … though he adds that he has a little something on the side: He just shot 88 on his last regular golf jaunt in Guadalajara. And not to

I don’t remember, as a child, ever really thinking about what it would be like to be an adult in terms of where I would live or what I would do. I do remember, however, worrying about what instrument I would play in the school band. I had two sisters, one eleven years older and

What happened felt perfectly natural, perfectly safe — and just a little bit marvelous. It began, as many fine adventures do, in the bar of the Barcelona Ritz. The bar was dressed in white marble and fancily framed mirrors. Across from us sat three Spanish gentlemen of a certain age, courteous, impeccably dressed, with an

By Loretta Downs and Jane Lazar The Lake Chapala End of Life Care Community is a group of death doulas and grief counselors serving Lakeside expats. We are part of a worldwide death-positive movement that promotes the understanding of death as a natural part of life rather than something to fear and avoid. The modern

JUNE 2026 EVENTS June 1-30 Casa del Sol Inn Casa del Sol Inn continues to exhibit original silk batik lamps and scarves throughout the month of June. Synthia David’s colorful silk art will dazzle you! You can light up your life with them or lighten up your wardrobe with them or frame them. Each piece

Mark lived on the shores of Lake Chapala in Mexico for several years with his beloved wife, Louise, affectionately known as “Lell.” Oh, what a happy couple they were! Mark was not a mere tourist but a cosmopolitan who studied Spanish and embraced Mexican culture, as he had done previously in Europe and during his Peace

The Summer Solstice Reminder: Our next Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The Summer Solstice marks the official start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. From this point on, the days start getting shorter. Why not celebrate the Summer Solstice in your gardens? Plant

This month’s topic is fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, tenderness, fatigue, and other symptoms such as sleep disturbances and cognitive difficulties. It is not an autoimmune disease, but it can co-exist with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Anyone can develop fibromyalgia, although it is more common in women and