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Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) – La Catrina

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Allen Mesch

History of La Catrina La Catrina is a universal character associated with Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos), in Mexico and around the world. La Calavera Catrina (“The Dapper [female] Skull”) first appeared around 1910-1912 as a zinc etching … Continue reading →

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Fort York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Allen Mesch

Fort York is an early 19th-century military fortification in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was used to garrison British and Canadian soldiers and defend the Toronto Harbor entrance. The fort contains stone-lined earthwork walls and eight historical buildings, including two blockhouses. It is part of Fort … Continue reading →

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Lime Kiln Lighthouse

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Allen Mesch

In the fourth post about our Road Scholar trip, Best of the Pacific Northwest – Exploring Three of Washington’s San Juan Islands, I report about our visit to the Lime Kiln Lighthouse on San Juan Island. Lime Kiln Lighthouse is … Continue reading →

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