Author Archives: Kris Cunningham

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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.

16 Resolutions, or Thoughts to Live By?

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

I suppose it’s still January so one can talk about resolutions for the new year, or maybe we’ll just call it sharing useful thoughts. I ran across 16 Elevating Resolutions for 2016 Inspired by Some of Humanity’s Greatest Minds on Brain Pickings … Continue reading →

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Just Get Out There!

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

We all know exercise is good for us, but we also have those days when we just don’t feel like it. I certainly have had a lot of encouragement to get out there this week though. I’ve been propositioned by … Continue reading →

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Who Follows the News?

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

I think in the US, you feel like you have to keep up with the news. Our nightly ritual was to eat dinner in front of the evening news on TV. There are also multiple sources of information on the … Continue reading →

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Quilts at the Boquete Library

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

The last time I was in Boquete, my friends and I decided to stop by the library to see the exhibition of quilts. The top floor of the library had a very nice space for exhibitions. On this day it … Continue reading →

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A Big Bee

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Last night, a very large bee was attracted by my desk lamp and spent a while hanging out by my computer. I have my macro lens back thanks to some new batteries for my Nikon, so I was happy to … Continue reading →

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A Muñenco, A Funny

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

There is a New Year’s tradition in Central America of making muñencos. They are effigies full of fireworks that are set on fire at midnight, sending all the bad things of the last year up in smoke, and hopefully bringing good … Continue reading →

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Just Some Scenery

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

I always take a camera when I go biking because there is usually something beautiful along the way!  

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A Strange Iguana Experience

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Yesterday afternoon I went out to putter around in the yard. When I looked across the street, this is what I saw. My neighbor was watering an iguana! Of course I grabbed my camera and went over to see what … Continue reading →

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A Fun Night in Boquete and Pollera Dancers

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Last Friday there was a benefit evening for the upcoming Jazz and Blues Festival. It was held at the beautiful Oasis Hotel. It included dinner, the dance demonstration by the Pollera Dancers, and then dancing and music by Yella Fever. … Continue reading →

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A Couple Critters

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

There always seems to be something new and interesting around here. I never promised to stop with the bugs and critters, so here are a couple new ones. One night this bug showed up in our outside laundry/storage room. It … Continue reading →

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