Conquering Spanish spelling flubs
For the last couple of years we’ve all heard a lot of talk about putting up an uninterrupted man-made barrier between Mexico and the USA.
For the last couple of years we’ve all heard a lot of talk about putting up an uninterrupted man-made barrier between Mexico and the USA.
Small in stature, measuring just 34 centimeters from head to toe, La Virgen de Zapopan is a spiritual giant in Jalisco’s Roman Catholic community, deeply trusted as an intermediary for divine protection against strife, disease and pestilence, deadly storms and natural disasters.
Who needs to deal with the ravages of old age on a day when your agenda is chock full of appointments?
The cost of avocados in local markets has skyrocketed over the last couple of months.
We’re right on the cusp of a magical moment here on Lake Chapala’s shores. After just a couple of decent rain storms, the ground has softened and turned moist, ready for new growth to sprout.
Not so long ago lakeshore inhabitants and environmentalists worldwide were wringing their hands over the sorry state of Lake Chapala.
From a letter to the editor published in last week’s edition of this newspaper and postings on local social networks, we’re learning that there are immigrant residents in our midst who express concerns and even opposition regarding the impending ban on plastic bags written into state law.