November 2022 – Articles

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Poetry Niche – November 2022Biography, Martin A. BojanI’ve been writing poetry since college, graduated, and became an attorney. I fell in love, and have loved writing ever since. Born …
An Expedition to Norway’s Svalbard ArchipelagoAbove the Arctic Circle We sat precariously on the edge of a rubber Zodiac boat, all suited up in four layers of warmth, as hues …
Old Age and Age Old – Life OngoingPART 1 I awoke early to a wonderful, but still sleeping world here in Ajijic. It’s a nice time to be awake; before the day …
Valuing Our Older Teachers Who Are Miracle WorkersBy: Dr. Michael McManmon, FounderThe College Internship Program Oftentimes in our society, we seem to disregard the wisdom, understanding, and experience of our elders. Just …
Traveled Much Before Mexico? Astranger asked me this as I sat in my favorite café. “Oh sure, military ya know. Air Force.” “You?” I listened to a couple of …
Stories from a Farm in the Middle of NowhereFifty years ago, my parents purchased a farm on a busy country road. They needed more space to grow tomatoes. Later, they turned the farm …
Verdant View – November 2022Remembrance When I lived in the U.S. my dear friend Eavonka would invite me every year to be the guest lecturer at her 6th grade …
Letters to the editor – November 2022 – 2To Victoria Schmidt: I have LOVED El Ojo Del Lago…..UNTIL TODAY.  You chose to demonize and denigrate myself as well as many others of my …
Pension for ConchitaConchita, known and admired by many locals and expats, is one of the 30 indigenous ladies from the state of Oaxaca motivated by a Catholic …
A Lofty LegacyThe recent death of Queen Elizabeth sparked many look-backs on her life and reign including one of her coronation, June 2nd, 1953. The photos were …
YioshiNot long ago, I lived in rural upstate New York, and one of the only businesses near my home was a mechanic’s shop decorated over …
Word Salad – November 2022English is a crazy language. And as in all languages, idioms form a unique part of its lexicon. Over time they sneak their way into …
Lakeside Living – November 2022Kim LeMieux Email: kimslakesideliving@gmail.com The Lake Chapala Society host Open Circle every Sunday at 10:30 am, a popular community gathering in Ajijic, to enjoy a diverse …
“We Are All Just Walking Each Other Home”Spiritual leader Ram Dass guided generations of people seeking happiness and satisfaction in life with his now legendary 1971 book, Be Here Now.  He was …
Alejandro Grattan DominguezWhat does it mean to win a LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT AWARD? In the case of Alejandro Grattan Dominguez it means a lot. We have had many …
Letters to the editor – November 2022Dear Madam Editor, I am and have been a big fan of the Ojo del Lago since I got to the Lake Chapala area 20 …
YOU and Your Doctor Are Your Medical Team – November 2022Your doctor has ordered some blood work for you. You look at the slip and it looks like a bunch of letters – CBC, RBC, …
Catch A Falling StarEver since I was a kid, I’ve wanted to see a falling star. They were supposed to bring good luck. I grew up in Chicago …
An Eyewitness To Hurricane IanBy Sandra PoundSubmitted by her friend, Gabrielle Blair I am safe and all right, as are my children and their families, but we’re all stressed …
Profiling Tepehua – November 2022In Mexico, prostitution is legal under federal law, however, each of the 31 States enact their own policies and only 13 States allow and regulate …
Life In The Laugh Lane – November 2022It’s A Bad Sign Two thousand years ago, a guy named Joseph tried to find a room at an inn with his Israeli wife ready …
Ramblings From The Ranch – November 2022Greta, one of the wonderful dogs receiving special care from The Ranch. Although most of the dogs who come to The Ranch are ready for …
Who In The Hell Was Capability Brown?“Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind.”-Qoheleth I probably was 14 at the time. I …
Vexations and Conundrums – November 2022Intrusions A long time ago, in the 1970s, people did not have cellphones. A very few people had boxy “mobile” phones, but those were rare. …
What’s It All About?“So, what’s it all about?” my Uncle Fred used to ask me over the sumptuous meals we shared at yearly reunions. “Isn’t that what you’re …
The Radio Act of 1927The Radio Act of 1927 required equal time for political candidates. That rule is still in effect. In 1949, the Federal Communications Commission enacted what …
“Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance”A SPECTACULAR show is coming to Ajijic. It’s called “Gotta Sing Gotta Dance” and it’s a brief history of song and dance through the years. …
Editor’s Page – November 2022Moving to Mexico There are a lot of people thinking about moving to Mexico.There seem to be several factors contributing to this exodus from North …

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