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¡Feliz día and happy Friday! I need these robo-calls and texts from politicians to be dead already, amirite!? Let's get right into this week's

P.O.C.H.O. Stuff Email

​Algo bien for a fun Friday.

Edition: November 1st, 2024​

Picture 📸 • Optimism💖 • Cool Find 🕵🏽‍♂️ • Homework 📝 • Other Stuff 📢

PICTURE: 📸

Costco Mexico Bakery going full steam for Día de Muertos:

I took a picture of the bakers frantically producing pan de muerto, the holiday staple that can be placed on ofrendas or consumed with cafecito, like I've been doing since late September. Costco Savings Tip: get or renew your membership at Costco Mexico (there's one just south of the border in Tijuana). It's half the price of the American membership and you still get all the global perks! You're welcome.

OPTIMISM: 💖

A quote from an American political journalist, author, professor, and world peace advocate, that sounds better in Spanish [IMHO]:

“La muerte no es la mayor pérdida en la vida. La mayor pérdida es lo que muere dentro de nosotros mientras vivimos”.

Death is not the greatest loss of life. The greatest loss is what dies in us while we live.

— Norman Cousins

COOL FIND: 🕵🏽‍♂️

Earlier this year while on a social media doom-scroll session, I found this fun video about the versatility of masa. The creator explains the many presentations and names of the products derived from the dough including, tortillas, tamales, sopes, etc.

The video is part two and the comment section is quick to point out many of the dishes left out of the quick reel about just a fraction of the masa universe. Do you have a favorite?

HOMEWORK: 📝

Say goodbye and let go: this week my focus is on mental health. Look at your phone and delete two apps that no longer serve you. In addition to saving phone memory, you'll likely protect your privacy. For extra credit, turn off those addictive notifications that might actually be causing you anxiety.

OTHER STUFF: 📢

Today is day one of Día de Muertos, I recently learned that there are actually three! The vibrant tradition celebrates the return of the spirits of the deceased, believed to visit their families on November 1st and 2nd. This tradition merges pre-Hispanic indigenous customs with Catholic rituals introduced by the Spanish, aligning with the end of the maize harvest season.

Families honor their ancestors by setting up altars with offerings such as food, flowers, and incense, believed to guide and nourish the returning souls. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, this celebration emphasizes remembrance over oblivion, and varies in its specifics from one region to another, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of Mexico. Learn more on the official Mexican government webpage dedicated to the holiday.

¡Muchos thank yous to you for opening and reading these emails! I hope you enjoyed today's POCHO Stuff Email. Let me know your thoughts on Día de Muertos, or anything else that might pop into your POCHO brain. See ya next Friday, have an amazing week.

Con mucho cariño,

Tony U

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-your favorite pocho + multicultural marketer.

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