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A furtive mouse became our family’s big cheese this week. I’m talking about El Ratoncito Pérez, a.k.a. el ratón de los dientes, the mythical character of Spanish-speaking countries, equivalent to the Tooth Fairy of fond childhood memory.
The string of night-time downpours that doused lakeside throughout this week give a sign that the temporal de lluvias (rainy season) is about to come into full force. And with it, all the thunder, lightning and man-made commotion tied to what I call the Season of the Soggy Saints.
Lakeside British Society
Cameron Peters from Operacion Amor will be the speaker at the next Lakeside British Society luncheon, Saturday, June 4, 1 p.m. at Manix Restaurant in Ajijic.
Among the multiple aggravations that come up in day-to-day life, there aren’t many that match struggling with excessive and often impregnable materials use to enclose and market consumer goods.
I don’t often ride local buses, but I’ve discovered that it’s a great way to gain new insights on life in Mexico.
Just as the heat of May becomes almost unbearable, good old Mother Nature comes through with some blessed relief. It happened last Wednesday evening, when the skies suddenly opened, right on cue as we were stewing in our juices.
Last week Mexicans throughout the country and all around the globe marked the 154th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla.
