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76 million U.S. baby boomers Prepare for Retirement, David’s Airport Readies for International Flights

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

via 76 million U.S. baby boomers Prepare for Retirement, David’s Airport Readies for International Flights. Reblogged from Finding Myself in Panama

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What is this tree?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Or, is it even a tree? When we were out on our bicycles yesterday, we saw the strangest thing! At first I thought it was a dead tree with a vine climbing up it, but on a closer look I … Continue reading →

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this is only a test

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I was just wondering, if you add a picture to a post, and then you delete it from your media files, does it disappear from your post? I feel like I have all these photos, and I’d rather just see … Continue reading →

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a Trip up the Road

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

It was a beautiful day so we decided to go to the flea market in Dolega, a town up the road. When we left this chicken was in front of the car and looked annoyed that I was looking at … Continue reading →

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More Success Found Running “TO” rather than “From” (repost)

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

More Success Found Running “TO” rather than “From” Another interesting article about why people move to another country, and specifically to Mexico and Panama.

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New Year’s Effigies in San Clemente, Ecuador (repost)

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

New Year’s Effigies in San Clemente, Ecuador.  reposted from http://johnandmarylivingitupinecuador.wordpress.com/ This is Ecuador, not Panama but I think the practice of burning the negativities of the past year in an effigy is common throughout Latin America. My friends and neighbors here are very … Continue reading →

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Ceiba trees?

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We are lucky to live in an area with wonderful flowers and trees. This one tree in particular caught my eye. It’s huge, and gorgeous! It’s in what looks like a beautiful corner park  with a waterlily pond and other … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Quote Me

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Daily Post: Do you have a favorite quote that you return to again and again? What is it, and why does it move you? “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Resolved

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I don’t generally make resolutions for the new year but this one was easy. I am newly retired and have an opportunity to do more of what I want to do. My first goals are to learn more photography and … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Leaving the United States?-Pulled or Pushed?

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

via Thinking of Leaving the United States?-Pulled or Pushed?. an interesting blog post about why people leave the US to live elsewhere.

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