By Suzanne A. Marshall from the October 2015 Edition I suppose one could say we all travel through time. Just living our daily lives is a form of time travel albeit ever so slowly one day at a time. When we’re young we can’t wait for life to bring us to those ever so important […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the October 2015 Edition Queen Sago Palm (Cycas circinalis) Family: Cycadaceae Also known as: Queen Sago, False Sago or Fern Palm Probably originating from the equatorial portion of the Dark Continent, this is another attractive palm imposter that, in actuality, is a cycad an ancient gymnosperms (cone bearing plants) believed to […]
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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 Tommy Clarkson from the October 2015 Edition Arrow Leaf Elephant Ear, Xanthosoma Sagittifolium Family: Araceae Sub-family: Aroideae (Also known as the Arrowleaf, Yautia, or Malanga) What seems readily apparent upon first seeing an “Elephant Ear” plant, in fact, is not. Just because the plant has big leaves reminiscent of . . . well, elephants […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2015 Edition Miniature Chusan Fan Palm (Trachycarpus wagnerianus) Family: Arecaceae Also known as: Wagner’s Windmill Palm, Waggie Palm or Waggie or Trachycarpus fortunei (dwarf form) (Fully researching this wonderful palm was quite the challenge as differed are the opinions, experiences and first hand awareness/knowledge of it. But, perseverance prevailed […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the September 2015 Edition Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto Director: Jean-Marc Vallee “In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is diagnosed with the disease.” This is a very tough movie to watch. […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the September 2015 Edition Fernando de Alva Cortés Ixtlilxóchitl (between 1568 and 1580 – 1648) was a Castizo Novohispanic historian. In 1612 he was governor of Texcuco, and in 1613 governor of Tlalmanalco. In spite of his illustrious birth, good education and obvious ability, he lived most of his life […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the September 2015 Edition I’m writing this today because I think that it is important to present some little-discussed side effects I had from taking Statin drugs for high Cholesterol. Many men that I know of middle ages or older take these prescriptions, and our doctors are not particularly quick […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the September 2015 Edition If any of you have experienced the daunting challenge of not just downsizing, but actual liquidation of home, assets and inventory, you know the sheer emotional toll it takes (not to mention the physical stress). Some of you will recall that we plan to make Manzanillo […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the September 2015 Edition The Hundred Foot Journey (Netflix) Starring: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal Director: Lasse Hallstrom “The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin starred eatery.” There are so many reasons why I love this […]
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