Lake Chapala Living
Gringo Manners
By Tom Bridges Dec 2005 We folks from up north are a contentious lot. Compared to our Mexican counterparts we are argumentative, loud, impolite, and overly proud when it comes to our opinions. Mexica...
Mexican, English & Indigenous Grandmothers
By Cat Gonzalez December 2004 In November and December my grandparents float like clouds on the surface of my mind. I think of Great Grandmother Docking and Grandfather Marshall trekking in a covered ...
Cross Cultural Lines
By Phyllis Kepler Jan 2002 In Mexico we like to label time problems simply as the “mañana theory”. But it is a much deeper, more complicated challenge that faces gringos in this society, geared to a s...
Internet Buffering….what is it, how to fix it
How to Stop Buffering When StreamingHere’s how to banish buffering and get back to smooth playback. 5 quick fixes for buffering while streaming Lower the video quality to standard definition (SD...
Los Cantantes del Lago – Last Concerts Ever
Los Cantantes del Lago will be holding its final three concerts in December. Timothy G. Ruff Welch, music director, has announced his retirement and his last concert with them will be on 11 December. ...
Feria Maestros Del Arte
For any new residents, and those of us who have been here for a while, Feria Maestros Del Arte is November 11-13. Check out the website for artisans selling their hand crafted items. Friday & Satu...
Appearances
By Tom Bridges January 2003 “We stopped on our way down in some town where they had a MacDonald’s. I couldn’t believe the prices. We spent more than $100 (pesos) for a couple of hamburgers, fries, and...