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About Kris Cunningham

We live in David, Chiriqui Provence, Republic of Panama! This blog is about some of our experiences in our new country.

Yes it is Hot!

We have been having the warmest weather yet for this summer. Today feels especially hot. I like warm weather but even I am saying it’s hot. Maybe it’s a good thing the winds are blowing because that helps keep you … Continue reading

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A Few Birds

I am still sorting through photos, and here are a few birds. I love where we live on the north side of David, next to a big woods and the Rio David (David river). We have so many birds! Every morning … Continue reading

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Resolution #8 – Choose Understanding Over Judgement

Following up on my earlier post about 16 resolutions, or thoughts to live by, inspired by this article at Brainpickings.org. Here is the eighth by Ann Truitt, from her book Daybook: The Journal of an Artist. Unless we are very, very careful, … Continue reading

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Happy Valentines Day

I hope all of you out there are having a great day with your friends, family, significant others, and everyone you love. I haven’t posted pictures of the kids and grandchildren for a while and since it’s a day about … Continue reading

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Resolution #7 – Master the Art of Loving

Following up on my earlier post about 16 resolutions, or thoughts to live by, inspired by this article at Brainpickings.org. Here is the seventh thought by Erich Fromm. from his 1956 book The Art of Loving. Love is not a sentiment … Continue reading

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This and That

It’s been crazy windy here lately. We expect windy days in summer as the trade winds blow through, but this seems like more than usual and it has been going on every day for well over a week. I looked … Continue reading

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Resolution #6 – Refuse to Play the Perfection Game

Following up on my earlier post about 16 resolutions, or thoughts to live by, inspired by this article at Brainpickings.org, here is the sixth thought by Ursyka K Le Guin. There are a whole lot of ways to be perfect, and … Continue reading

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Mi Jardin es Tu Jardin in Boquete

I was in Boquete last week and my friend suggested we have lunch at Mi Jardin es Tu Jardin (My Garden is Your Garden) in Boquete. This place has been known for some time for its beautiful gardens. Unfortunately the … Continue reading

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Resolution #5 – Make Room for “Fruitful Monotony”

Following up on my earlier post about 16 resolutions, or thoughts to live by, inspired by this article at Brainpickings.org, here is the fifth thought by Bertrand Russel. We are less bored than our ancestors were, but we are more afraid … Continue reading

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Exhibition at the Art School

It has been summer vacation here, and the art school (Centro de Arte José Cáceres O.) where I have been taking painting lessons had summer workshops for the kids with all sorts of various activities like painting, music, dance, exercise, … Continue reading

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