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Slip covers and tropical fruit

new slip covers

The new slip covers were delivered today, the guy did a fantastic job. I only gave him a picture I found online and Henry explained the workings to him.

It’s not the way I’m used to but it may even work better. The cushion cover and the slip cover are [...]

Melted kitty and mango remains

Still life with cat

Still life with cat

Tita was 1 year old on Cinco de Mayo.  We forgot.  She didn’t hold it against us since she got some tuna when we remembered. Continue reading Melted kitty and mango remains

Just another fruit lover*

The other day I posted a picture of my favorite fruit vender. He and his wife are from Veracruz and they sell on the corner of Colon and Reforma. They have the sweetest juice oranges and pineapples I’ve found. It’s also easy, which I admit is important, I drive by there a lot and if I pull over he comes over with my usual bag of oranges.

One day, another guy was there with him selling aluminum squeegees with a long handle.  As Gabi had showed me ours that morning and pointed out that it was held together with duct tape, I bought one.  Continue reading Just another fruit lover*