Health

Alzheimer’s News

July 31, 2023 0

Poking through the media recently, I came across a couple of articles dealing with Alzheimer’s. The first, written by Ruth Drew, is “How to Talk to Someone With Alzheimer’s”.  Drew’s grandfather was afflicted with the degenerative brain disease and would often get up before 2 a.m., sure it was morning. [……]

Events

First Friday – July 2023

July 31, 2023 0

First Friday July was fun!  Once again there were more people than one expects in low season.  So definitely plan to be at La Buena Vida this Friday, 4 August, around 5 pm.

Akumal Foodie

Coconut’s Journey to Mexico

July 31, 2023 0

What a long, strange trip it’s been for coconuts, which have spread around the world over the centuries, often on their own.  Coconuts travel easily, happily bobbing along in ocean currents from country to country, eventually ending up on a sandy beach or inlet where they take root. Early explorers, [……]

Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts #1

July 31, 2023 0

Think you can name one of the brands below that had a different?  Check it out These Famous Brands Used to Have Different Names | Interesting Facts         I have a couple of friends who tend to keep food way too long in the frig or on [……]

Health

Hospitals in Mexico: 10 Things to Know

July 31, 2023 0

      — Advice from relocation expert Amy Jones   1. Don’t get lost in translation Seeking help at a hospital anywhere in Mexico can feel intimidating, especially if there is a language barrier. It’s likely you’ll find someone who speaks English if you ask.  At the very least, [……]

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Sunday Puzzle: You TOR Through it!

July 31, 2023 0

THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2023/06/04/1179475233/sunday-puzzle-you-tor-through-it On-air challenge: When you’re done with today’s puzzle, I hope you can say you tore through it. Every answer is a word or name with the accented syllable “tor” somewhere inside.    Ex. Like important things from the past –> hisTORic [……]

Interesting Facts

Are Bananas Really Berries?

July 31, 2023 0

Source: Original photo by panida wijitpanya/ iStock Berry classification is a confusing business. People began referring to some fruits as “berries” thousands of years before scientists established their own definitions, some of which are still debated. Today, little effort is made to teach the public about what botanically constitutes a berry, so here’s [……]

Culture

Opera Sung in Nahuatl

July 31, 2023 0

The legendary story of the fierce Aztec ruler who briefly routed Spanish invaders five centuries ago took center stage at one of the modern Mexican capital’s best-known theaters, and the opera’s performers did not sing in any European language.Instead, the actors belted out their songs in the Aztecs’ own imperial [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – August 2023

July 31, 2023 0

A little this & that from the media. • Volaris assessing new routes to Tulum airport in 2024  https://mexiconewsdaily.com/travel/volaris-assessing-new-routes-tulum-airport/ • Mahahual and Cozumel to receive largest cruise ship in the world Icon of the Seas in 2024https://riviera-maya-news.com/mahahual-and-cozumel-to-receive-largest-cruise-ship-in-the-world-icon-of-the-seas-in-2024/2023.html • Restaurants in Mexico defeat anti-smoking law https://yucatanmagazine.com/restaurants-in-mexico-defeat-anti-smoking-law/ • New Forecast Shows Cancun [……]