Category Archives: Miscellaneous

A Joke – Seenagers

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

It’s like a teenager but  better as a seenager, or a senior teenager I don’t have to go to school or work I get an allowance (pension) I have my own place I don’t have a cerfew I have a … Continue reading →

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Brush Fire

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

We were relaxing in the house the other night when we saw a truck come down our dead end street with bright flashing blue lights. It left, went up the street, came back down our street, and then pulled into … 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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What Do You Want?

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

If you ask someone this question, the answers are usually fairly predictable – I want to be happy. I want good relationships. I want a good job. I want more money. I want all the things (whatever they are in … Continue reading →

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Being Helpful

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Most people find it natural to be helpful. This is very evident here in Panama where being helpful is an integral part of the culture and behavior. But, my good friend Deb in Nicaragua recently wrote a post about being … Continue reading →

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Feliz Año Nuevo

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

It’s 2016! Somehow the last year has flown by and another year has begun. New Year’s Eve was celebrated here by the usual festivities with fireworks, parties, music, food, and fun people. It’s been a good year overall with various … Continue reading →

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Mighty Machines

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

They are building a new bus terminal not far from where I live, and there are plenty of mighty machines on the job. I learned about mighty machines from my grandson who loves big machines and his videos by that … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Just a short post to report that yes indeed, I am now back in Panama. It was a fantastic time with family, and I also have some photos to share of the special time we all spent together, both of … Continue reading →

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It’s Looking like Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

It is the Christmas season, and as we’ve learned in Florida and Panama, one need not have freezing weather and snow to get in the Christmas spirit. The season is also evident in the Seattle area where we have been … Continue reading →

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