Category Archives: Panama

Feliz Navidad

Today is Christmas, always a fun holiday in Panama. There are signs of Christmas well in advance, particularly in the stores who have decorations and gifts for sale a month or two ahead of time. Later on, closer to Christmas, … Continue reading

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Crazy Big Lemons

It’s that time of year again. The tree that makes the huge lemons is producing fruit. When I first saw these lemons I thought they were grapefruit, and big ones at that. But, my neighbor explained that they are lemons … Continue reading

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Celebrating Christmas with Latino and Indigenous Families in Panama

An interesting article from Habla Ya’s blog about celebrating Christmas in Panama….. Usually I try to be home for Christmas with my family in the USA since that is the only time I really get to be with them since … Continue reading

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Home Again

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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Learn Spanish!

I have recently learned of a great new opportunity that I must pass along. Yaira, my former Spanish teacher is now offering classes on line. You will have video, audio, written chat, and the ability to share files so this … Continue reading

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Be Careful of the Lemon Tree

I am currently in California (more on this to come!) but I had a few photos from before I left so I’m using my free time to catch up. There is a lemon tree just outside of our neighborhood and … Continue reading

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Marvelous Pork

I’ve written in the past about my friend Cedo’s finca (farm) in Cuesta de Piedra. She mainly manages the dairy cattle, but there are also pigs on the farm. They belong to her son Harry who lives in Panama City. … Continue reading

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We are Retired, a Rant on Various Things

This blog is three years old now, and it has grown into something I never imagined. I never thought so many people would follow it and find it interesting, and I appreciate every one of you who read my posts. … Continue reading

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A Couple Paintings

Some people have asked to see what I have been working on in painting class lately. I have a grandson and two new granddaughters arriving very soon, so I have been working on gifts for them. This one is for … Continue reading

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A Panamanian Artist’s Birthday Party

I’ve been taking painting classes for a little while with Victor Aguirre Chiru at Centro de Arte José Cáceres O. Last weekend was a party for the professor’s birthday and to commemorate 30 years of painting,  and he invited me … Continue reading

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