Happy Cinco de Mayo

Well if we're going to take this while NAFTA thing seriously don't you think we should get some benefits? Like how about a day off today, Cinco de Mayo Mexico's big day....

For those south of the Rio Grande who stumble across our Podunkian ramblings Hola, Viva Cinco de Mayo...

For the rest of us, here's a few tidbits about the evolution of the day, through the You Tube prism...

Nothing explains a nations national day better than an Aussie (at least she sounds Aussie) explaining why the rest of North America should celebrate with their southern neighbours... ( Les Quebecois should skip over this one it's bound to be a sour moment for Mother France)




There's music, fun and food, like a long,long burrito...



Everybody loves a house party, so here's some helpful tips on how to prepare for a Cinco de Mayo party...




What would Cinco de Mayo be without a public celebration, here's one that Homer, Marge, Bart Lisa and Maggie won't want to miss...



And every party needs some music so a sample of some of the proud sons of the land of much sun... Los Lonely Boys



and for the older folks Los Lobos



So get up out of your chair and sing along...




Now if we could just get the Mexican gov't to pony up some cash for a cultural exchange...