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My hubby writes, too!

Every now and then, my husband sits down to write his own experiences about life in Panama. He’s pretty good at covering what’s going on from a perspective different from mine, AND he gives me permission to post it here … Continue reading

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Panama’s Independence Day

Yesterday, Panama celebrated their 190th Independence Celebration from Colombia. I was, unfortunately, locked up in my art studio working feverishly for a show Thursday night. Yet I could hear the traffic, the drums of the marching bands and the horns … Continue reading

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Holiday Bazaar And Bizarre Creatures In My House

HOLIDAY BAZAAR I had a great time meeting some of my readers last Friday at the Holiday Bazaar in downtown Boquete. It was great seeing a stranger approach my booth and, with extended hand, say “I wanted to come over … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Eve

‘Twas the night ‘fore Thanksgiving and all through the……oh, never mind. It is Thanksgiving Eve and rather than being at home cooking my assigned items for tomorrow’s get together, I’m at my art studio working feverishly. “Why?”, you may ask. … Continue reading

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Let’s All Be Thankful

Now that the parades, parties and celebrating by the Panamanians has taken a hiatus until November 28th, it’s time for our quaint little American holiday, Thanksgiving, to insert itself into our lives down here. The ex-pat population definitely makes a … Continue reading

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The End of All This Dentistry and On To The Holidays!

Due to extensive traveling in the States, some volunteer deadlines and some personal down time, this blog and my art blog have suffered. I just didn’t find it in me to finish off the Dentistry episodes. But, folks, here it … Continue reading

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Condo Decorating

This post is mainly for my girlfriends back in California. If you don’t give a whit about interior decorating, read no further. If you could care less about anything creative, skip this post for today. So, friends, you’ve been asking … Continue reading

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Last Day in Panama

(It is the day after Christmas — I hope everyone had a lovely one! — and again I am up early. Let’s continue with the visit to Volcan. This post will be the final one covering our visit to Boquete.) … Continue reading

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Bundling sucks.

Here’s another post from present time. It is 5:30 am and it’s the morning after our Great Household Sale-Part 2. I swore to myself I would sleep in. All the planning would be done, all the work would be done, … Continue reading

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Where’s My Red Carpet?

In the few weeks before we left for Boquete, it fell to me to find lodging. John was in charge of transportation, I was in charge of lodging. I had been googling “hotels in Panama City” – our first night’s … Continue reading

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