Many of you are quite generous with donations of a wide variety of items. Some of those items are used at the library; some are donated to families most in need. This still leaves plenty of items that are sold at the bi-annual Bazaars. The next Bazaar is planned for [……]
The colorful, sweet, nutritious mango originated from South Asia and is has been an important crop in India for thousands of years. Today, the mango is a mainstay of Indian cuisine and popular throughout the world. It is one of the most cultivated fruit in the Tropics. No matter which [……]
On a broad flat area with stage as a backdrop sits the new coffee shop Mezcalita. This location is just past the Arch in the restaurant area. There are three people associated with this new endeavor: owner Juan Manuel Peña, manager Isabel, and Sophia, the charming server. The menu features [……]
Looking for a healthier, less-stressed you? This three-week challenge features 21 simple tips that require just five minutes per day. — from FitOn <[email protected]>
During Maya antiquity, Playa del Carmen was known as Xaman Há, which in the Yucatec-Mayan language, roughly translates as northern waters. Like other Caribbean coastal urban centers including Isla Mujeres, El Meco, Tulum, and El Rey, Xaman Há was an important trading and transit post connecting the northern Yucatán [……]
A little this & that from the media. • Acatitlán: The Mexica-Aztec city of the mighty war god https://yucatanmagazine.com/acatitlan-the-mexica-aztec-city-of-the-mighty-god-of-war/ •• (Mexican) Senate approves legislation to eliminate Daylight Saving Time Senate approves legislation to eliminate Daylight Saving Time (mexiconewsdaily.com) Daylight saving time (DST) will end this [……]
Sorry, no photos for the October First Friday, however ………… how about some photos from an impromptu Halloween gathering at La Buena Vida? Word is that next year we’re to show up in costume on the 31st for a REAL – though casual – Halloween Fiesta. This Friday is the [……]
If you’ve traveled to Mexico, you know Mexican food has more flare than just a bite at Taco Bell or a mere plate of enchiladas, rice, and beans. On Mexico’s dueling coasts, one is bombarded with a potpourri of seafood, from shrimp and lobster to delectable fresh fish—bonito, dorado, albacore—the [……]
THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2022/10/02/1126453619/puzzle-10-02-22 On-air challenge: Every answer today is a word or name that either starts or ends with CAP. Example: Line of text below a photo –> CAPTION 1. Overturn, as a boat 2. Part of a rocket that holds astronauts 3. Drink just [……]
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