We are beginning the long, sad process of goodbyes here in Panama. Today was the last day of school for Zoe and Haley. I arranged to bring in cupcakes for Zoe’s classmates so yesterday we made them from scratch...
Zoe’s 5th and Final Parade
And the award for Best Supporting Mother During A Hot Panamanian Parade goes to…. Allison Sherman! Allison’s thank-you speech is as follows: I’d like to thank the academy for this amazing recognition of my performance today during Zoe’s 5th...
Zoe’s Parade #4
Today was Parade #4. I won’t go into a lot of detail because it was just like the last one: -lots of bands -hot -humid -Zoe and Ashley looked cute This time it was in Pocri, a little town...
Zoe’s Parade #3
I am sure you are all anxiously awaiting the next chapter of “As The Baton Twirls”. I shall not disappoint. Today was the 3rd parade in 3 days. We knew it was going to be different because it was...
Zoe’s Parade #2
It’s Groundhog Day in Panama! Well, actually it’s Flag Day but it feels like the movie Groundhog Day because we did the exact same parade today as we did yesterday. I thought maybe there would be more people in...
Zoe’s Parade #1
Sometimes 12 hours feels like it lasts a week. Especially when you add in a power outage, a disco, a very long parade and, of course, heat and humidity. Yesterday was Dia de Difuntos. It’s like Memorial Day in...
The School “Cafeteria”
Another guest post from Haley: Imagine the smelly, sketchy hot dog stand in the corner of the state fair that everyone is avoiding. That would be the best way of describing my school’s “cafeteria”. Although, when I say cafeteria,...
Zoe’s Computer Class
We have another guest blogger this week. Zoe, age 9 and in 4th grade, has an experience to share with you: Last week we switched to a new schedule at Pedasi public school. With the new schedule we have...
Haley Rocks Math
We have a guest blogger today. Haley, age 13, grade 8, has a little story about her day at school today: Going to public school in Panama can be really boring, especially in certain classes. Most teachers here only...