I suppose every child goes through a phase where they dream of being a cowboy or cowgirl. I know I sure did! Growing up my dad and I often watched re-runs of Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. No matter what the bad guy with the black hat did, the cowboy with the white hat came out on top, singing as he rode into the sunset. I miss those classic shows and wish we had that good old fashion entertainment once again!
Every May 5th Mexicans from Puebla and the United States celebrate their victory over the French at the 1862 Battle of Puebla. Under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin, the battle marked a turning point in Mexican national pride as the French troops led by Napoleon III far outnumbered their untrained commoners, yet none-the-less, met with defeat. The ‘Batalla de Puebla’ became a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism, and reason to celebrate thru annual festivities for years to come.
