Nature and Critters

Indoor Growing: Snake Plant

March 31, 2020 0

Snake Plant (scientific name: Sansevieria trifasciata) Perfect for the novice gardener, the low-maintenance Snake Plant can tolerate neglect for weeks at a time and still look fresh. It will survive drought, low light levels and has few pest problems. Research has shown that the Snake Plant helps keep the inside air [……]

Events

Best of the Best, March 2020

March 31, 2020 0

New faces and old – that is to say, returning faces, showed up at La Buena Vida for Best³ March.  Mike hosted the event on behalf of Mary, and David took fotos.  There were very, very very many excellent shirts to be seen.  Chances to win the drawings were 2 [……]

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Akumal Foodie at Pasha

March 31, 2020 0

Word is spreading about Pasha, a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in Tulum.  It’s easy to get to, right on the main drag & Calle Saturno Norte, on the west side about half way through town.  Interesting décor — lots of pillows and carpet-over-gravel floor treatment, which is prettier than it [……]

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Balance & Flexibility Exercises – 2 More

March 31, 2020 0

Balance Walk  Raise your arms to your sides at shoulder height Select a spot ahead of you, and remain focused on it to keep you steady while walking Walk in a B-line with one foot ahead of the other As you walk, lift your back leg and count to 1 [……]

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Elephant in the Riviera Maya: Part 2

March 31, 2020 0

A Series on What It’s Like to Give Birth to a Mexican Elephant Part 2: Hallelujah   Gestation Period for the Asian and African elephant = 19 – 22 months. Gestation Period for the average house build in Mexico = who knows? Gestation Period for my Mexican Elephant (aka: the [……]

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Akumal Book Club

March 31, 2020 0

No gatherings will take place in April.   On Thursday,14 May we’ll meet at Sheree’s condo,  Yool Caanal #1, at 7pm.   On the 28th we plan to have read or reread Uncle Tom’s Cabin.  Some of us think we never actually read the whole book and it’s time we [……]

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North Akumal Curfew Begins

March 27, 2020 0

Curfew Message from Sergio, head of Target Security, our pluma guard service.   Friday, 27 March 2020 A curfew will begin in Tulum starting tonight. This is good as it will support limited access to North Akumal at night and hopefully minimize intruders. The guards are knowledgeable and supportive of enforcing the curfew. [……]

Events

Akumal Craft Club – 25 March

March 12, 2020 0

For The Love Of Crafts New Craft Club Class: DRIFTWOOD HANGER Wednesday,  March 25, 2020  from 12pm – 4pm  – FREE Location: Private home in Rancho San Martin   Some call this a “hanger”, “Suncatcher”, or “mobile”.  This course will require you to collect/buy your own supplies from home, the [……]

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Coronavirus Health Advice – James Robb, MD FCAP   

March 12, 2020 0

Hello everyone.A reliable medical source/friend of mine just sent this to me.  — Judy Coronavirus Health Advice – James Robb, MD FCAP          3-5-20 1. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have a common cold 2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no [……]

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House Guest Rules

March 6, 2020 0

I have house guests, Sue & Art, who are staying with me for seven weeks.   I have a nice guest room with its own private bathroom.   Now, I know you are all going to gasp and say, fish and house guests stink after three days.  Well, in this case, they [……]