Le vieillissement - nous tous l'expérience - comment pouvons-nous l'arrêter? Voici, une courte vidéo informative intéressant qui traite de cela avec pizazz et d'humour.
Presenting matters of personal interest defying categorization. Award winning writer, Nancy Snipper (as of July 2016 see http://sntravelandartswithoutborders.blogspot.ca/) also contributes. Présentation de sujets d'intérêt personnel, défiant la catégorisation. L'écrivain gagnant de prix, Nancy Snipper (des Juillet 2016 voir http://sntravelandartswithoutborders.blogspot.ca/) contribue également.
Aging -- A Matter of Universal Interest
Aging -- we all experience it -- how can we stop it? Here is an interesting, informative short video that deals with this with pizazz and humour.
Le vieillissement - nous tous l'expérience - comment pouvons-nous l'arrêter? Voici, une courte vidéo informative intéressant qui traite de cela avec pizazz et d'humour.
Le vieillissement - nous tous l'expérience - comment pouvons-nous l'arrêter? Voici, une courte vidéo informative intéressant qui traite de cela avec pizazz et d'humour.
Amigos de Animales
Call it puppy love
by Nancy
Snipper
Spading
and Neutering Animals in San Miguel is Savior’s mission
San Miguel has an invaluable organization
called Amigos de Animals. Its mission
is to sterilize cats and dogs so there won’t be massive reproduction and the heart-break
of unwanted animals. This community-oriented organization is especially
directed towards Mexicans who cannot always afford the cost to go to a vet.
Arno Nauman realized there was a great
need for this some 15 years ago, and he singlehandedly formed Amigos de Animales and developed it to
grow into the vital entity it is today which now benefits from many volunteers.
His grass roots rallying resonated with people and it has paid off: his passion
for animal protection led to the creation of new laws related to the matter,
including punishment for animal abuse. The fervor of his commitment to promote
better lives for animals and their pet owners in reducing the number of
unwanted, homeless dogs and the suffering that ensures. He has helped
enormously and his legacy will continue to leave its mark as he prepares to
retire.
Board member, Maggie Hutchins notes:
“One unneutered male or female can produce 100s of unwanted puppies and kittens
for their lifetime, and that so often these adorable newborns end up on streets
without, food, love or shelter. Maggie is one of 8 board members whose many responsibilities
include registering owner and animals for sterilization weekend sessions, called,
‘blitzes.”
The blitzes are held in the San Antonio neighborhood
and the Lion’s Club. The intense tagging process involved oversees up to 170 to
200 sessions per weekend. Maggie said it’s a lot of pre and post organizing,
and the success of it depends of course on the vets who volunteer to do this. Amigos de Animales pays two fulltime
vets and the rest offer their services free.”
So there are the blitzes, the clinic and
the traveling mobile that reaches out to remote areas. The org is busy every
day of the week. “Fridays, we set out to travel as far as 20 kilometers to do
our work and it is a fully operating clinic run by our two employed vets
Vanessa and Omar.”
Maggie has always loved animals; a voice
spoke to her many years ago when she realized so many creatures do not have
proper care. Amigos de Animales has a
spot-on slogan: “The voice for the voiceless”.
Donations are so appreciated, and tax
deductions are given.
THE GIMBO BED
Healing the body with heated stones
on San Miguel’s Gimbo bed
by Nancy
Snipper
It’s magic – just like the city
itself. Set yourself down on a hard bamboo bed under which is a thousand
semi-precious stones that are heated to work their magnetic energies as they
penetrate your body to basically banish your imbalances and chronic illnesses.
The stones are red amethyst, black jade, Biotitic, germanio, yakodol, kiyoseki and cheongwang. Their
healing specifics include, blocking electromagnetic, radiation, negative ions,
augmentation of energy and body temperature, anti-oxidant and balancing and
heightening energies.
Before I lay on my bed, I had to drink a
special half-bottle of water from Queretaro (a nearby city) that was ionized
and alkaline balanced. This was to rid your body of the toxins that circulated
in the body at a heightened rate due to these beds that do indeed bring the
blood toxins to the surface to be expelled after drinking the rest of the
bottle of water after your 40-minute treatment. I don/t understand the total
process, but the easy-to-read booklet plus a video are there to examine. I know
that there is a grand benefit to what happens to you once you immerse yourself
in Gimbo therapy
I met women there who are diabetic,
arthritic and suffering from nerve diseases. They attest to their wellbeing of
better health through these Gimbo beds.
I loved the heat, circulating into my
body and witnessed the power of these stones before I tried the treatment. My attendant
put a little magnet into a cup on the bed and it spun around in circles. The
hot spot for the bed is marked with amethyst.
How did I feel after? Renewed,
energized, and my back pain was gone.
This Korean invention is over 1000 years
old. It is recommended for those suffering from over 22 illnesses, including
Parkinson, rheumatism, obesity, migraines, even tumors.
Is Gimbo a god for well being or a mere
gizmo? You decide.
The address to try this wonderful
healing method is at # 35 Insurgentes.
Phone (415) 152-0100
San Miguel de Allende's best hairdresser
CATRINA
by Nancy
Snipper
Her name is Vero and her husband is Juan
Calros, Both are artistically inclined, Vero has been doing hair for over 26
years and she is also a genius make-up
artist – The Day of the Dead in San Miguel sports many of her make-up faces.
They are so detailed, they appear like tattoos. Vero is fun and highly
creative. Her hubby is the side-kick; he behaves like an adorable clown, but
take one look at the fantasy nails he does for women, and you know this guy is
all business.
I was astounded by their marvelous
rapport with their clients, I was 5 hours in the chair, and yet it was I that
was entertained completely by their wit and remarkable caring as to my hair.
Go there and be amazed.
Catrina is a cool place that brings
beauty to your hair. Vero did to mine, so remember the hairdressing name of
Catrina, which she and her husband own. It’s at #104 Relox Street.
Croque ta Vie… a Gratonic Goodie!
Gluten and dairy-free health
treats
reviewed by Nancy Snipper
Forget about the power bars and all those commercially attractively
packaged foods that tell you no fat and really low in carbs. Who knows where
the truth lies. Well, it lies in this sensational new snack product: Croque ta
Vie.
What a great snack this foodie find is. The product is energizing and
best of all, it’s gluten and dairy-free – created by a mother inspired by her
children to create a fine foodie munchie that is 100% healthy.
They come in bars and bite-size bits.
Made by marathon runner, Sophie Pelletier-Roy in her Mirabel “kitchen”,
Croque ta Vie makes granola bars and cereals from natural and organic
ingredients with 10-12g of protein. They come in seven great flavours, including
apple, chocolate, ginger, and
more!
Enpowering and
energizing for all ages. Gratonic is putting pure health in a delicious way
into your body. I know, I couldn’t get enough of them when I tasted them at the
press conference for Festival de Nouveau Cinema in Montreal.
You can go to croquetavie.com or on Facebook to
see more information about the product.
Techniques Auto Verdun Inc.
The Garage with
heart and a whole lot more!
by Nancy Snipper
Techniques Auto
Verdun Inc.
In
this day and age, it’s so difficult to find a garage that can fix your car from
head to toe, and make you feel happy – even lucky that you nailed the best car
doctor in town. I’m talking about a very special garage: Techniques Auto
Verdun Inc in Montreal, Quebec.
APA
approved and owned by the Trinidadian-Canadian Dickson family of East-Indian descent, the garage is
stocked with men whose smiles are as genuine and warm as the level of
excellence of the work they do. These fellows have been repairing cars and
doing superb body work for ten years, and they love what they do. They have two
class-one mechanics working in the garage – a rarity to find such high
qualifications these days. A team of family members work darn hard to get it
right with your car and they always succeed. Their resident mechanic, veteran
Claude Laneuville whom everyone calls the “yoda master" of mechanics has been with
the garage for 40 years; he stayed on when the Dicksons bought it.
One stop shopping that is so convenient
You’re
never just a number at Techniques Auto Verdun. As Alan, the manager
said, “We care so much about cars, as much we care about their owners – and
that’s a lot”. In fact, when I brought my car in to fix the rust on both sides
of the car at each door bottom, Alan was so committed into getting
rid of it. Karim – his body man – works on the aesthetics of cars, and this guy
is amazing. Alan called me over to show me the job Karim did on my Hyundai,
Elantra. I couldn’t believe it Wow!
What
I loved was watching their enthusiasm and pride that made me know they strive
for perfection to get an immaculate end result. They were as excited as I was.
And boy, they produce results!
On the
interior of the driver’s door, Karin had taken the panel off working to the
bone sanding to ensure all rust was completely gone – rust that one can’t see
unless that indoor panel is removed.
These guys are my car heroes!
Can
you believe it, but Alan actually walked over to my street where my car was
parked before he even started the job - just to take a look. Now that’s a first.
He spoke to me about why it was rusting and how to stop it further and possible
options.
Being
a single woman, I’ve been taken by poor workmanship and gouged where inflated
costs to get my car fixed backed me into a corner to concede.
That
didn’t happen with me here. I was astounded by their respect and reassurance. I
could see they really stand by their word and workmanship.
They’re
honest and their integrity was obvious
They
went the extra mile and then some. They even fixed the lopsided gas tank cover
and touched up all the small areas that marked my car that was now approaching
10 years of age. With their passion and
incomparable expertise, they turned my car into a spanking slick-looking white
car. No wonder, they are experts on high-end cars, such as jaguars and crème de
la crème collector models, and though mine is a mere “commoner”, it didn’t
matter to them. They took so much care in making it look like a high-end
beauty. Plus it was ready in two days!!!
The
price was so reasonable, especially since I know how expensive body work can
run. I wanted to stay and chat, even hug them, for they truly rescued me. I
knew where I would be heading in the event of any future car calamity.
“Thank you,
Alan, Karim and the gang of great guys at Techniques Auto Verdun!”
Here
is the garage’s address: 640 avenue Gordon, Verdun, QC H4G 2R9.
The
phone number is (514) 751-2525.
Their
email is: groupexotika@hotmail.com
Our Vets Have Been Voided!
by Nancy Snipper
In
Canada’s fields the souls now fall
of
those who risked their lives for all.
And
now these vets are left behind
with
other heroes of great heart and mind.
No
gathering place to call their own,
All
they get is to suffer alone.
Can’t
be with others to share those times
Where
bravery and fear were their only life-line.
To
war they went, now home they die
Not
by the enemy but by the Harper cry.
So
cold of heart, so bleak of mind
A leader
whose only care
is to
kill their pride.
It’s
so unfair.
Is
this the way to thank them all?
Bleed
them dry and take their dough
Oh
Steven Harper, you reap what you sow.
“Oh
Canada, our home and native land,
True
patriot love”
(in a
song, but not for man!!)
{Written in response to Canada’s
closing veteran offices}
{Écrit en réponse au fermeture des bureaux vétéran par le Canada}
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