Huarache (shoe) Huarache (shoe) Huaraches (derived from "Warachi", in Purépecha, indigenous language , singular huarache) are a type of Mexican sandal, Pre-Columbian in origin. Pre-Columbian in origin, the sandals are believed related to the cactle or cactli, of Náhuatl origin. The name "Huarache" is derived from the Purépecha language term "kwarachi", and directly translates into English as sandal. Early forms have been found in and traced to the countryside farming communities of Jalisco, Michoacan, Guanajuato and Yucatan. Originally of all-leather construction, the thong structure around the main foot is still traditionally made with hand-woven braided leather straps. After originating in the peasant
Elegy for a Pig Elegy for a Pig "Log 105: Elegy for a Pig" (a.k.a. simply "Elegy for a Pig") is the 8th episode of the 3rd season of the American television series "Adam-12", the 60th episode of the series overall. Originally aired on November 21, 1970, the episode focuses on the life of a recently killed police officer. The episode's format is a major departure from the series' usual format; instead of presenting a day in the life of two officers, it presents a first-person narration from the point of view of one of the series' main protagonists. It is presented as a