Tag Archives: Panama

The Ice Machine and Snooty and Envy!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Dinner at a friend’s gorgeously appointed home last night got me to thinking of  the differences in the way my friend lives vs. the way John and I live. When John and I decided to move to Boquete, we had … Continue reading →

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Panama’s Independence Day

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

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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Thanksgiving Eve

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

‘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

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

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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About This Dentistry, Part III

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

Many of you have been asking for an exact location of Dra. Monica Sanjur’s office. My next post will contain a photo of her storefront and a more exact description, but for now suffice it to say it’s on the … Continue reading →

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Bridges of Boquete

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

I belong to an art group in Boquete, Panama. Its name is Boquete Artworks and we meet once a month. We are just getting our feet set underneath as we try to help art and culture in Boquete really take … Continue reading →

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I’ve Opened An Art Studio in Boquete, Panama

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

We all have dreams. Some are huge and unrealistic — “Some day, when I am queen of the world, I’ll….”  Some are smaller and more attainable: “I’d like to write a blog….” Some we cast off when we mature (if … Continue reading →

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“And Now A Word From Our Spons…..er…..My Spouse”

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

Morning, folks. My hubby, besides being my best friend and hero, is also a pretty good observer of life around him. He recently sent out a lengthy missive to his friends about life in Boquete.  I thought you might like … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Morning Meeting

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

Here’s something from my memory of our May trip. This is what occurred on May 25th, 2010. Today we went to the Tuesday expats meeting. This is a very well organized weekly meeting held at the Centro de Eventos y … Continue reading →

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Where’s My Red Carpet?

Posted on October 16, 2010 by

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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