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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.

Iguana!

There is a large iguana who has been visiting the birdbath in the afternoons. It’s the hottest part of the day so I am usually at my table on the terrace doing quiet things, and that is how I have … Continue reading

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Bugs and Spiders

You have been warned! This post contains pictures of bugs and spiders. I’ve never seen such a big variety of insects as there are here in Panama, so I’ve had a great time with my camera and especially my macro … Continue reading

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Resolution #9 – Make Use of Your Suffering

Following up on my earlier post about 16 resolutions, or thoughts to live by, inspired by this article at Brainpickings.org. Here is the ninth by Simone Weil, a 1942 entry from her book First and Last Notebooks. The way to make use … Continue reading

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TIP (This is Panama)

    This is how I feel here in Panama and it is really nice. I don’t need to conform to anything, to be anything I am not. I can just be myself. I’m not sure where the picture is … Continue reading

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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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