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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.

There’s a Bug in the Shower

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

I woke up this morning to find a huge bug in the shower. I’ve seen one like it in the outside laundry room just a week or two ago and was quite impressed with it then also. UPDATE – thanks … Continue reading →

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Resolution #2

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Following up on my earlier post about 16 resolutions, or thoughts to live by, inspired by this article at Brainpickings.org, here is the second thought. It is by SØREN KIERKEGAARD, and says RESIST ABSENTMINDED BUSYNESS He writes : “Of all ridiculous … Continue reading →

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A Lizard, a Snake, a Moon, and some Birds

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

How’s that for an unlikely combination of things! But, this is Panama where unlikely things happen. This is just a bit of a day in the life of an expat in Panama. There is a video at the bottom of … Continue reading →

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What Did You Do All Day?

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Umm…I dunno…  I found the cable provider’s office, bought some art supplies, made lunch… next thing I knew the day was over. Getting things done in Panama can be a process. Even the Panamanians comment on how much running around … Continue reading →

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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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