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Homero's Monarch Pays Us A Visit
Friday, August 11, 2006


Homero Aridjis has been in my thoughts since I arrived in Morelia. He was born, not too far, in the town of Contepec. Contepec, in a higher sierra than the 7200 ft of Morelia, is home to Abies religiosa a Mexican fir tree. This tree is being logged for its excellent wood which makes fine furniture. It also happens to be the winter homes of the monarch butterflies who fly all the way from Canada. It was Don Homero who first pressed and finally convinced Mexican President Lopez Portillo to create ¨santuarios¨ where logging would be prohibited. It is due to this poet and novelist that children in Ontario can wonder at the fluttering of Monarchs in the garden. Perhaps one less, as one fluttered by the swimming pool today. Was she lost? Was she sent by Don Homero to greet a bunch of Canadians? More likely she is back early from Canada escaping what could be a very cold and early winter.



     

Previous Posts
Mexico - Las Momias & Homero´s Ghosts

Rebecca´s Face

Morelia In The Rain and Michoacan Dirt

Galloping Ostriches & White Siberian Tigers

The Hotel Dick

Daniel Guridi Arregui - The Man On The Left

Morelia, Bolillos, Tortas & Tri X

Miss Tink & English Trains

Bull Pythons, Bugs & Golfers

Of Putos, Putas, Trolos, Tortilleras Y De Los 41



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