Events

First Friday – 1 April 2022

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March First Friday was fun!  Lots of people and fierce competition for Best Shirt Winner.  Shirts left standing were worn by Marshall –actually an ensemble – and Jeni . See you all on 1 April — for real!   And here are the rest of us —
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SAM in Akumal Pueblo

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On Saturday, March 12, 2022, I had the good fortune to help my friend Amy.  She set up a table under the “dome” in the Akumal pueblo to let children paint rocks as part of the activities associated with the festival.  Amy supplied the materials for the children to paint [……]
Health

Spices & Herbs: Ginger

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With its warm, pungent, peppery flavor, ginger has been used in a multitude of traditional and modern recipes and in several forms of alternative medicine throughout history.  Rich in antioxidants, ginger is thought to have many health benefits. For example, studies have shown a small quantity (1 gram or more) [……]
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Bits & Pieces – April 2022

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  A little this & that from the media. • Name of Peru’s Machu Picchu under review https://www.heritagedaily.com/2022/03/name-of-perus-machu-picchu-under-review/143108?amp • The 3 Best Portable Induction Cooktops 2022    https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-induction-cooktop/ • Ancient Mexican city endured for centuries without extremes in wealth and power    https://www.heritagedaily.com/2022/03/ancient-mexican-city-endured-for-centuries-without-extremes-in-wealth-and-power/143001 • There is, in fact, a ‘wrong’ [……]
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In Memoriam: John Winkle

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John died this month in Sacramento.  Born in New York, he served in the USMC and later worked in communications and outdoor advertising.  John and wife Sharon owned in Playa Caribe for many years.
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NPR Sunday Puzzle: Vowelin’ for you

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THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ  https://www.npr.org/2022/03/27/1088994591/sunday-puzzle-vowelin-for-you On-air challenge: I’m going to give you some categories in two words. You name something in each category starting with each initial in the category. Any answer that works is fine. Ex. Foreign Languages –> French, Lithuanian 1. Breakfast Orders 2. Precious [……]
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Murals in Akumal Pueblo & Environs 2022

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When you have a bit of time to spare, take a walk through Akumal Pueblo.  This is some of what you’ll see — but so much better in person!  Thanks once again to the artists and organizers of the Akumal Arts Festival.
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Books to Borrow or Exchange

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Thanks to the generosity of Laura of Lol Ha and Don of Akumal Investments, we now have another, easy opportunity to donate to the children’s library. Next time you’re visiting either business, look at the door that exits the real estate office onto the restaurant deck.  You’ll see a bookcase [……]