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The sound and fury of Ajijic’s annual festivities honoring patron saint, San Andrés Apostol, will be quelled this year, as most traditional November 22 through 30 happenings have been called off to avoid added public exposure to the coronavirus.

I awoke Tuesday morning in a funk, harboring troubling thoughts on Election Day in the USA. A bitter cold wind blew in the air, heightening a sense of bad omens.

The time for Día de Muertos commemorations is upon us and it will be quite unlike what our community has experienced in the past.

Mexico’s unique observances in remembrance of the dearly departed normally encompass a fascinating array of Dia de Muertos happenings that take place from late October through the first days of November.

Like most old hands at lakeside living, I always look forward to October as the month when our marvelous climate is at its very best.

Like most old hands at lakeside living, I always look forward to October as the month when our marvelous climate is at its very best.