Category Archives: Panama

Water

I ran across this video that make me think of water, especially clean water. If the colors are representative of what is really going on, a lot of people have contaminated water. You can read more about this art, and … Continue reading →

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Seasons and Weather

We are in a transitional period right now. Dry season starts in December, and it’s OK. People can enjoy holiday festivities with little chance of rain. January is ok too, but by February it’s been dry for a while. Plants … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Yes, I am back here again. There have been many long absences, but I have more time now so I’m going to try to write more often. Without the constant responsibilities of the band, I feel like I can resume … Continue reading →

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Things are Changing

Has it really been three months since I’ve been here?! Wow. Life happens. I think something would be interesting to write about, but I never get around to actually writing. Every day seems busy, though often I couldn’t tell you … Continue reading →

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Renewing the Drivers Licenses

December seems to be a busy month, with a lot of things coming due for renewal, maintenance, or some sort of attention. One thing we needed was our drivers licenses. I’ve seen more and more technology being used to get … Continue reading →

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It’s Raining

Ordinarily this wouldn’t be remarkable here in the land of epic downpours, but it’s summer now. We returned from the USA on Dec 2nd and it’s been clear, sunny skies since we have been back. We can expect dry weather … Continue reading →

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Protests in Panama

The entire country has been in an uproar for a week now. There is an excellent, nine minute video that explains the reasons for the protests much better than I can. The government signed a contract into law allowing a … Continue reading →

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Eleven Years

Wow, I haven’t been here in ages! I don’t know why. The days go by. I keep busy, Writing just hasn’t been rising to the top of the list of things to do. I think about it but I don’t … Continue reading →

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Some Projects at Home

There have been a few things I’ve been thinking of doing, so I decided to finally move forward. My neighbor’s brother does all kinds of work. I was super pleased with a bit of work he’s done in the past, … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Meetings

We live in a Panamanian neighborhood of about 130 houses. Occasionally if there is a concern in the neighborhood, they have a meeting about the issue. I try to go if I can. I’m a foreigner so I don’t want … Continue reading →

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