By Tommy Clarkson from the July 2016 Edition Family: Zingiberaceae Also known as: None The genus Curcuma consists of between ten to one hundred different species (professional opinions, obviously, widely vary) in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) which also contains the Tumeric plant (Curcuma longa). All originated in south to southeast Asia. Now, not to get […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the June 2016 Edition Family: Arecacea Also known as: Miraguama Thatch Palm or Wiry Miraguama Palm When I first saw this attractive, solitary-trunked species in a vivero about an hour from Ola Brisa Gardens it was labeled as a “Caribe Palm”. However, none of my books, reference materials, or internet sources called […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the June 2016 Edition Family: Cacataceae Also known as: Cochineal Nopal Cactus, Nopal Cactus, Velvet Opuntia, Wooly Joint or Prickly Pear Growing originally in Mexico and Central America, early on it was called Opuntia cochinellifera but now the botanical community has bestowed its own genus name. It can grow to 12 […]
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By Yann Kostic from the June 2016 Edition Sometimes we get lucky through an inheritance, a tax refund, a settlement, a gift, or even winning a lottery. The downside is that we have to figure out what to do with the cash. In such a situation, where do you start? Understanding how to prioritize your […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the June 2016 Edition This traditional Mexican beverage is made with rice. You may find it in other parts of Latin America made with different seeds or nuts added in. For a dairy-free beverage, you can use water instead of evaporated milk. And we suggest using one of our favorite […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer From the June 2016 Edition The third ring road of Colima is a very important road. It connects Villa de Alvarez to the city of Colima and is well known for the relatively large number of accidents that happen on it. You can count on at least one per week, some […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer From the June 2016 Edition Alternative titles: Ce Acatl; Ehécatl; Feathered Serpent; Kukulcán; One Reed Quetzalcóatl, Mayan name Kukulcán, (from Nahuatl quetzalli, “tail feather of the quetzal bird [Pharomachrus mocinno],” and coatl, “snake”), the Feathered Serpent, one of the major deities of the ancient Mexican pantheon. Representations of a feathered snake […]
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By Kirby Vickery from the June 2016 Edition On the sixth of May at oh dark thirty, I placed my two-year-old puppy into her brand-new genuine PETCO airplane-quality traveling carrier, purchased the day before along with some attachments which I was told were required by the airline. The cost, including the required special flight food […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the July 2016 Edition As our retired life evolves and we respond to the magnetic lure and beauty of Manzanillo, we find ourselves heading into our first spring and summer season. Now that we’ve made the big decision to stay beyond the glorious winter season, we wonder about the unknown […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the June 2016 Edition Starring: Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen Director: Rob Reiner “Monty Wildhorn, an alcoholic novelist of Westerns, has lost his drive. His nephew pushes him to summer in quiet Belle Isle. He begrudgingly befriends a newly single mom and her 3 girls who help him find the inspiration […]
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