By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2015 Edition Lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa Family: Arecaceae (Also known as Bamboo Palm, Miniature Fan Palm, Little Lady Palm, Large Lady Palm, Slender Lady Palm, Broadleaf Lady Palm, and Ground Rattan) With what I’m about to say, you’ll probably think that I’m pulling your proverbial leg but, honestly, I’m not! […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the November 2015 Edition October 23rd, 2015 put Manzanillo on the map. Patricia threatened to wipe it off. Many of our friends, relatives, and acquaintances who never knew where Manzanillo was located could no longer claim ignorance; as newscast on all channels showed the Mexican coast which was to be […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2015 Edition Spider Lily, Hymenocallis galvestonesis Family: Amaryllidaceae (Also known as Spring Spider Lily or incorrectly Crinum) The Spider Lily’s genus name comes from the Greek words hymen, meaning “membrane” and kalos that translates to “beautiful”. To my way of thinking, they’ve got the kalos thing correct as this […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the October 2015 Edition If you have been using a PC computer for any length of time, you know that Microsoft usually releases their Windows operating system (OS) to market every 2-3 years. The operating system’s main task is to act as an interface between the user and the computer. […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the August 2015 Edition This is a question you might consider before you buy another computer. Most people use their computers to check email, their Facebook account, search the web, and watch videos on YouTube. If this describes you, you probably would be quite happy buying a Tablet like an […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the July 2015Â Edition I am a middle-aged male. Not by age, that ship has past many years ago. I am at the age where my middle places me at risk for many health issues. So after many years of a sedentary lifestyle, I have decided to make some changes. Now […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the June 2015Â Edition At one time I used the free maps that were included with my AAA membership to plan and navigate vacations. Each Province and State had its own map and the details included all the little towns, villages and cities. The legend on the map showed information about […]
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By Terry Sovil from the June 2015 Edition My good friend Carlos and I were in Centro Manzanillo. It is late morning and lunch sounds good. We pop into a busy local restaurant. Part of the meal is potato salad. Is that Mexican? Back in Minnesota, United States, we had a fast food restaurant called “Taco […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the May 2015 Edition When our daughter and son-in-law came from Canada to visit us in March with their three boys, the first stop on the way to our Mexican home after leaving the airport was a roadside fruit stand north of El Naranjo. We purchased some yaka, watermelon, papaya and starfruit, […]
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By Señior Tech from the April 2015 Edition Every now and then we realize that we don’t know it all. We have to keep learning! The first tip is credited to my wife Señiora Notsotechie. There are additional letters required in Mexico when you are typing a letter. If you have an Apple computer, phone, or tablet; […]
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