THE THOUSAND CUTS By Margaret Zielinski You run for sheer pleasure cycle every day by the river your body light, invisible hurry past the bent figure leaning on a cane blocking the aisle in the grocery store, you groan at the old lady fumbling in her change […]
Grape Expectations By Robert Kleffel and Noemí Paz Gewürztraminer -Bonarda-Tannat Gewürztraminer Gewürztraminer is a great wine to enjoy on its own as an aperitif wine. For many Gewürztraminer is an acquired taste. There is no other wine quite like it. Gewürztraminer is unmistakable from other white wines in its personality and flavor. It
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MI AMIGA AMOEBA By Beth Berube My doctor recommended that I have a lab test to determine whether or not I might be hosting either an amoeba (a one-celled protozoa) or an intestinal parasite such as a worm. I have been coming to Mexico for years and these types of internal hitchhikers are common.
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, Congratulations on printing Lori Geiger’s article on bullfighting. It is time bull-fighting be discussed and described for what it is – inhumane slaughter. Reasons for not condemning it are immediately put forward by those who would defend it, saying it is culture, tradition, does not promote violence,
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The Poets’ Niche By Mark Sconce Ekphrastic is not a geologic age like the Triassic or the Jurassic. Rather, like this column, it is just another niche in the history of poetry. And, like so many things we accept as established, ekphrasis was first conceived, defined and utilized by the ancient Greeks. Ekphrasis
Family Tree Of Vincent Van Gogh(Courtesy of Barbara Clippinger) *His dizzy aunt —Verti Gogh *The brother who ate prunes—Gotta Gogh *The brother who worked at a convenience store -Stop N Gogh *The grandfather from Yugoslavia—U Gogh *His magician uncle—Where-diddy Gogh *His Mexican cousin—A Mee Gogh *The Mexican cousin’s American half-brother—Gring Gogh *The nephew who
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Stay Healthy! By J. Manuel Cordova, M. D. Internal Medicine & Geriatric Specialist Mdjmcordova1204@yahoo.com Special Nutritional Concerns: Add Years To Your Life. Is there a single “Old Age” diet that can help all elderly people live Longer, healthier lives? No, but we can offer some nutrition strategies: The maladies you accumulate as you age
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Wills in Mexico By Kay Davis When there is no Mexican Will, decisions are left up to the courts. However, if all of your property in Mexico falls under general law or contract, then a Mexican Will may not be required, e.g. bank accounts with designated beneficiaries. But if you own “stuff”, you
Pet Peeves Misused words are my pet peeve; The more I hear, the more I grieve. Below are some examples— Some fine and classic samples. “Heart-rendering” is one such peeve (It hurts to even say it), Please let me be remembered As the man who would gainsay it. For rendering (let’s clarify)
