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An unexpected component to COVID test in Baja Sur
I nearly gagged. I definitely coughed. And kept coughing even after the unwanted object was removed from my mouth. This was a new take on being tested for COVID-19. When the medical person said “open wide” I’m sure my eyes got big. There was no doubt what he said; it...
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Being pampered in Baja by paying others to do my laundry
I never thought I would be that person. You know, the kind who pays someone to wash, dry and fold their laundry. Oh, my, what a luxury. Doing laundry has never bothered me; that is assuming the machines were at my house. Going to a laundromat, well, that was a...
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Book Review: ‘Handmaid’s Tail’ a gripping, disturbing read
Disturbing. That is the overwhelming feeling I was left with after reading The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (O.W. Toad, 1986). I didn’t know much about the book before reading it. I’ve never watched the television series, which begins its fourth season in April....
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Churros–The perfect dessert when out in Todos Santos
While there is some debate as to what country came up with the first churro recipe, there is no doubt it was the Spanish who brought them to Mexico. If the United States is the only place you have had one of these doughy confections, don’t let that determine whether...
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Jeep keeps chugging along with second engine in four months
Two engines in four months. Three if you count the original one. The latest one came with a guarantee. Not sure what good that is going to do me 1,500 miles from the mechanic, but it was reassuring as I was driving north from Baja to Tahoe. I’m sure I’ve...
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Truckee woman on quest to reuse beverage bottles
One-time use bottles of beer, wine and soda could be eliminated if Caren McNamara of Truckee has her way. “We will be the first to market with a refillable bottle,” McNamara, founder and CEO of Conscious Container, said. “Refillable glass bottle when designed as one...
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Tiny passion fruit packed with flavor, nutrients
The worse it looks the better it tastes. That isn’t usually a strong endorsement for trying something new. I wasn’t sure what to make of the yellow orbs at first. But Jill had yet to steer me wrong with expanding my culinary knowledge so I accepted a few. It wasn’t...
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Hierbabuena farm to table restaurant losing its flavor
Walking through the garden one hopes that what comes out of the kitchen will be as fresh as any meal can be. The farm to table concept is one I’ve always enjoy, though this can happen without a garden on site. It’s all about where the ingredients are sourced....
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Book Review: The life of Inez Burns captivated in riveting biography
Inez Burns (1886-1976) was no ordinary woman. She was San Francisco’s premier abortionist at a time when her profession was illegal. She never hid what she was doing, nor did she advertise it. She didn't have to. Word of mouth had women showing up at her office,...
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Pandemic taking a toll on mental health of kids in Baja
The year-old pandemic is fraying the nerves of so many people. Children, though, are experiencing stress at an alarmingly high rate. They often don’t have the coping skills, and may not know how to effectively express what they are feeling, let alone understand the...
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Environmental study in Todos Santos region targets building on dunes
Building oceanfront homes in the greater Todos Santos area is coming to a head with a group of residents (Mexicans and expats) paying $24,000 for an environment study to classify the sand dunes. A group of scientists led by environmental and development expert...
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