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You’re trying to wedge your way through a crowd of passengers to the exit of the back of the bus, or squeeze into the doorway of a shop blocked by a couple of people engaged in deep conversation.

Early last month our mayor announced an elaborate plan to renovate the borders of the narrow stretch of highway running through the center of Ajijic.

If there is one thing that unites many gringos at Lakeside, it is dog ownership. Even those without dogs seem to have a certain natural affection for our furry companions.

It was a dark and stormy night … and as I pecked away at the keyboard the desk light suddenly flickered, an ominous warning that gave me just enough time to hit the save button before the house and surrounding neighborhood became engulfed in total darkness.

Still aboard the train of thought that rattled through this space last week, I’m musing over the dilemmas confronted by folks who are packing up to make the move to a new home at lakeside.

Have you noticed how many newcomers are putting down roots at lakeside these days?