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Monthly Archives: February 2026
Visiting Merida: To drive or not to drive …
Feb. 16, 2026Re Driving in Merida (for visitors): To drive, or not to drive:To LYFT, DiDi, Uber … or … to take your life into your own hands …😉 There are reasonably regular posts on FB forums here by visitors, … Continue reading
What’s It all about, Alfie … How to ~not~ cope with Modern Life
Feb. 16, 2026Re How do we cope with all of today’s stresses & strains:Should we continue to take just the short views of all the myriad problems of modern life … or can a longer view … with deeper perspectives … Continue reading
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Yuctec Maya Meets Valentine’s Day
Feb. 16, 2026Local Yucatecan Contexts on Valentine’s Day:**As we have just passed through another Valentine’s Day, I’m struck by how different cultures view love … as seen through their languaging of love: Consider how both modern and ancient Yucatec Maya … Continue reading
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Calling Toll Free USA Numbers from Mexico
Feb. 14, 2026While reading the latest ‘gringo’ issues in Mexico on expat FB forums, an old question came up, again:“Has anyone made a toll free call to the US recently?If so, how did you call? The usual way is not … Continue reading
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