November 2009

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR   Dear Sir: When President Obama attempted to bring the 2016 Olympics to the United States he failed and many Republicans cheered.  When, on the other hand, the president successfully brought the highly prestigious Nobel Peace prize to the United States, these same people did not cheer. The test of their […]

ESPAÑOL—Gringo-Style By Margie Harrell   Like most ex-pats when they first arrive at Lakeside, I decided to sign up for some Spanish lessons, fully expecting to master the language in a few short weeks and move on to something more challenging, like salsa dancing. As I began to get the hang of things I wondered

THE LITTLE PEOPLE By Bob Tennison   “Good morning. This is your five-thirty wake-up call. The temperature is twenty-five with light snow flurries.” I glanced at the other bed. It was empty. Jumping up, I saw that my luggage was gone—my new clothes and gifts for my family in Houston where I was headed for

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR   Dear Sir: At last some interest is being taken in the governance of the Lake Chapala Society! I think the Preamble to the proposed new constitution says it best: “The Lake Chapala Society, A.C., since its official formation in 1979, has continually endeavored to meet the ever-changing and growing needs

GRINGAS & GUACAMOLE By Gail Nott Sex   I dislike writing stories about sex because I have to rely on memory. When one suffers from CRS, (Can’t Remember Shit), this becomes very tricky. As I recall, sex is supposed to involve passion. I feel passionate about many things, i.e. vodka and tonics, Scottish terriers, airport

LEGERDEMAIN—Italian Style By Jim Rambologna   Enzio Grattani was the Editor-in-Chief of a local rivista (or magazine) in Ajiermo, Italy. Locals knew him to be molto intelligente. Those who knew him best, however, knew him as a shrewd dude as well. But Enzio had a secret. He had a history in show business that he

Lakeside LivingBy Kay Davis Phone: (376) 766-4774or 765-3676 to leave messages Email: kdavis987@gmail.com November 2009      Events are listed by date, like a calendar: past events, then those planned for the future. Some organizations offer multiple events or dates, and these items appear toward the end of the column.      On September 22 Rob & Kirsten Moore

ORTHOMOLECULAR MEDICINE: The Right Nutrients in the Right Concentration. Dr. Mariana Solórzano Flores M.D. Integrative Medicine   It is well known that Hippocrates is called the Father of Medicine. His principles of medical science formed the basis for modern medical theory developed in the 1800s. His famous oath, the Hippocratic Oath, is still used today.

AREN’T BLONDES BEAUTIFUL?   A plane is on its way to Houston when a blonde in Economy Class moves to the First Class section and sits down. The flight attendant watches her do this and asks to see her ticket. She then tells the blonde that she paid for Economy Class and that she will have

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR   Dear Sir: Recently, President Obama made a decision to give a speech to the children attending school in the USA. Now, in my mind, this isn’t a political thing. This is leadership.  This is the President leading by speaking to the youth of our nation directly. He is including them,