By Tommy Clarkson from the October 2014 Edition Capsicum frutescens (or C. fastigiatum or C. annuum) Family: Solanaceae (Also known as Cayenne Pepper, Bird Pepper and Chili Pepper) Patty claims that, long ago, my eating habits burned off all of my taste buds! Hence, with my proclivity for piquant, hot foods it goes without saying that I […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the October 2014 Edition Washingtonia robusta Family: Arecacea (Also known as Mexican Washingtonia or Petticoat Palm) (I’ve struggled with whether to write about the two different Washingtonias separately or together. Then the obvious hit me. It would be a gross disservice to each of these great palms to clump them together . . […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the October 2014 Edition The Manzanillo Sun has continually shown interest in our host country and assisting those people both travelling and living in it in order to have the best and most enjoyable time during their visit however long that may be. The local people are, for the most part, gracious, […]
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In this issue: Entertainment At the Movies – November Man – Suzanne A. Marshall Foyles War – Suzanne A. Marshall Musings of a ‘Magazinaholic!’ – Suzanne A. Marshall Living in Manzanillo Sun Announcement Snowbirds – Suzanne A. Marshall Mujeres Amigas Newsletter – Elaine Parker So what do I pack? – Freda Vickery Nature Mexican Fan […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the September 2014 Edition On August 26th at 11.30 in the morning, Robert Mayford Hill, Artist Muralist Painter Designer Teacher of Manzanillo, previously Professor of Art UNLV, friend of many and originator of the Christmas parties for the children of Santiago for the past five years, passed away in his […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the September 2014 Edition In today’s tumultuous, turbulent economic climate, the financial uncertainty of the future is a top concern for the majority of people who are actually paying attention to what is transpiring in global markets. At the time of the writing of this article originally, the US government’s […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the September 2014 Edition Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd “A chronicle of James Brown’s rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.” The life of James Brown was not an easy one to say the least. The fact that […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the September 2014 Edition Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton “A self- absorbed realtor enlists the help of his neighbor when he’s suddenly left in charge of the granddaughter he never knew existed until his estranged son drops her off at his home.” Finally, a movie produced to […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2014 Edition Peace Lily, Spathiphyllum wallisii Family: Araceae (Also known as: Spathe Flower, Closet Plant or Spathiphyllum) In search of a not too tall but very attractive plant for an area that’s in constant shade? Related to the Anthuriums and Alocasias, the Peace Lily may just be your plant […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the September 2014 Edition How different a Day Can Be? With my mind very freshly attuned to weddings and my new daughter’s suggestion that I write on the topic, I have been contemplating the extreme differences between weddings north, south and east of the Mexican border. Initially I was introduced […]
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