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FEATURE ARTICLES
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Margaret Van Every writes about a little Mexican girl from a privileged background who follows her heart instead of the proscribed social behavior.
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16 CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
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Dear Portia
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Child of Month
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Uncommon Sense
Tony Passarello believes that there are few contrasts between Mexico and the U.S. more striking than how each views and treats its senior citizens.
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/LVD -RUJHQVHQ SURÂżOHV ;LOO )HVVHQden, a woman long regarded a Lakeside icon. Few people have contributed more to our cultural life. (Full Disclosure: Xill has also provided the Ojo with many of its best covers.)
24 MEXICAN MYTH Maggie Van Ostrand’s story could take place in any small village in the world, but the mix of wisdom, whimsy and compassion mark it as “Mexican story.�
34 BOOK REVIEW Mel Goldberg reviews Lakeside resident David Bryen’s compelling book, Riding Off the Edge of the Map, and ¿QGV LW PXFK PRUH WKDQ MXVW D WKULOOLQJ adventure story.
20 Anita’s Animals 26 Profiling Tepehua 30 Lakeside Living
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38 Welcome to Mexico 40 Bridge by Lake 42 Joyful Musings
36 FICTION Jim Rambo weaves a touching tale about an unforgettable little French Poodle that lacked size but had far more than its share of courage.
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VOLUME 29 NUMBER 12
El Ojo del Lago / August 2013
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