Tag Archives: David

Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

Weekly Photo Challenge: Color Color? in Panama? Not a problem! I pulled out some of my favorites. Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: Color Weekly Photo Challenge The Color Red Weekly Photo Challenge – Color! Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

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Checking In

One reason for this blog is to let friends and family know what is going on, and that all is well. I haven’t spent much time at my desk lately so I thought I’d write a note. Yesterday we went … Continue reading

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Common Sense and Good Manners

“Common sense is not so common.” – Voltaire Unfortunately this is true all too often. Usually I boycott online forums and discussion groups. Lately I have been thinking it would be helpful to get more involved so I’ve gone back … Continue reading

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Another Tree

I am endlessly fascinated by the trees here.  We were walking in a new area the other day, an open space where roads are being built in preparation for a new housing area. At the end of one of the roads was … Continue reading

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Mango Season!

There are mango trees all over town with fruit on them. Some of these trees are huge! If they are in a well traveled area the fruit is usually picked up. If you can find one in a less traveled … Continue reading

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A new Iguana in the Yard

I love these lizards! They are so interesting and exotic looking. Lately we have had a new one visiting us, one with a pink face. It’s big but not nearly as skittish as the big green one that visits occasionally. … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: A Day in My Life

Weekly Photo Challenge: A Day in My Life I used to get asked a lot – “What are you going to DO with yourself all day, now that you won’t be working??”  This is what I did with myself yesterday. It … Continue reading

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An Afternoon in Panama

I have decided that the hammock I bought at the fair is a good investment. It is so easy to get caught up in things I think I should do. Yesterday I spent most of the afternoon in my new … Continue reading

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Feria Internacional de David

The International Fair of David  I was lucky enough to get back from the US in time to go to the fair not once, but twice! My friend and neighbor had been talking about it for months and was very … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense – Fire!

Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense  “Grab an image from your world that holds the promise or portent of the future.” It’s summer and dry season in Panama. Brush fires are common. While I was away there was one in my favorite … Continue reading

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