Culture

NPR Puzzle: Name These Iconic U.S. Summer Vacation Destinations!

July 31, 2024 0

THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ          https://www.npr.org/2024/05/26/nx-s1-4977551/sunday-puzzle-name-these-iconic-u-s-summer-vacation-destinations On-air challenge: Summer is almost here, and you may be making travel plans. I’m going to describe some tourist destinations in the United States. The initial letters of the descriptions are also the initials of the places. You name them.    [……]

Health

Check-Up for Foot Health

July 31, 2024 0

Building long-term strength means training all parts of your body: your legs, your arms and your core. But what about your feet? Your feet are responsible for mobility and balance. And having strong feet with dexterous toes is important for both health and fitness, said Courtney Conley, the founder of [……]

Health

Foot Workout – Only12 Minutes!

July 31, 2024 0

Overview —Time: 12 minutes   Intensity: Easy What You’ll Need —  • Resistance band    • One 2-10 lb weight,     • Towel How often — 4-5 times/week for one month, then scale back to 2-3 times/week for  maintenance, suggests Dr. Conley. 1: Intrinsic Isometric Sit in a chair and place all [……]

Events

Save These Dates!

July 31, 2024 0

Vecinos de Akumal Norte fundraising troop has 3 events in the works  for the upcoming months.   21 November and running for 2 weeks will be an Art Exhibition.  Nine area artists will have works on display and available for purchase.  The paintings were first exhibited at Tulum Centro Cultural [……]

Culture

Love Letters to Mexico

July 31, 2024 0

Award-winning author Jennifer Clement is deeply influenced by her life experiences in Mexico and New York. Her new book, “La Fiesta Prometida” (The Promised Party), is an intimate and nostalgic reflection on her past, social and cultural changes, and the Mexican identity. Speaking with Mexico News Daily, Clement shared her inspirations, [……]

Nature and Critters

More Than a Cuppa

July 31, 2024 0

Tea is much more than just a comforting beverage.  It’s also a natural powerhouse ingredient to use in your garden.  Whether sprayed on your plants’ leaves or added to your soil, tea and used tea leaves bring myriad benefits to help your plants thrive and look extra lush. Natural pest [……]