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I Meet Charlie

July 1, 2013January 27, 2018Tommy Clarkson

By Tommy Clarkson from the July 2013 Edition (Note: Some may recall from previous pieces I’ve written that, a while back, I learned that much to my surprise and amazement I seem to be able to converse with certain animals. There was the startled iguana in our bathroom, the beautiful Mariposa de la Muerte (Butterfly […]

Mango Mousse Parfaits

July 1, 2013January 27, 2018Manzanillo Sun Writer

By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the July 2013 Edition Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 3 large ripe mangoes, peeled, pits removed and chopped A pinch of ground cardamom A pinch of ground fennel 3 egg whites 1 cup 35-percent whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds Chopped pistachios, for garnish Directions Heat the […]

Flame Tree- I Planted Roots in Mexico

July 1, 2013February 4, 2019Tommy Clarkson

By Tommy Clarkson from the July 2013 Edition Delonix regia Family: Leguminosae or Fabaceae (Also known as: Flamboyant Tree, Royal Poinciana, Peacock Flower and Mexican Flame Tree.) This absolute stunner goes by some other names as well. In Spanish it is sometimes called the Arbol de Fuego Tree of Fire. And in Mexico, Costa Rica […]

Now You See Me – Crime/Thriller

July 1, 2013January 27, 2018Suzanne A. Marshall

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the July 2013 Edition This film takes you into the world of illusion and keeps you guessing until the end. It’s fast paced with lots of twists and special effects. A group of street magicians become world famous as an illusionist act who during elaborate stage shows, pull off daring […]

I Want My MTV

July 1, 2013January 27, 2018Manzanillo Sun Writer

By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the July 2013 Edition ….Or news from back home. In Manzanillo there are few choices to get news from home. News is available online, but for television news or entertainment from Canada or the US, read on. If you have Shaw Direct Satellite system, you can set up a dish […]

Is Now a Good Time for You to Reconsider your Investment Nest Egg?

July 1, 2013January 27, 2018Yann Kostic

By Yann Kostic from the July 2013 Edition The US active population is approaching a retirement crisis, even as the economy and stock markets are seemingly improved: New data shows that 57 percent of the US active population and retirees report less than $25,000 in total household savings and investments, excluding their homes. That data […]

Catrina

June 1, 2013January 27, 2018Tommy Clarkson

By Tommy Clarkson from the June 2013 Edition (Part Two) (Having begun in last month’s issue of the Sun, this is the continuation of the amazing resurrection of a filly named Catrina an act that came about through the selfless efforts of some rather remarkable people.) “When Philip and Sharon brought Dr. Horatio and his […]

Sticker Shock

June 1, 2013January 27, 2018Suzanne A. Marshall

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the June 2013 Edition I’ve been back in my Canadian home for three weeks now. We had tried to completely miss the winter and snow by staying one week longer in Manzanillo. It should have worked but it didn’t. Due to an abnormally cold April and ten times the normal […]

Cherry Tomato- I Planted Roots in Mexico

June 1, 2013February 4, 2019Tommy Clarkson

By Tommy Clarkson from the June 2013 Edition (Esculentum lycopersicum) Family: Solanaceae Also known as: Mexican Midgets Yes, these Cherry tomatoes are, indeed, an important part of the Ola Brisa Gardens plant family. Why you ask? Well, firstly and quite simply, I love to pick and eat fresh tomatoes right off the vine! (It’s a […]

Let’s Do It Over Again

June 1, 2013January 27, 2018Manzanillo Sun Writer

By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the June 2013 Edition BLACK AND WHITE TV (Under age 40? You won’t understand.) “Good night and God bless.” You could hardly see for all the snow, Spread the rabbit ears as far as they go. Tin foil sometimes helps but you have to wrap it just right and tight. […]

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