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Those Three Kings
The Epiphany (Jan 6, the day the three kings supposedly came to baby Jesus) is celebrated like this in Wisconsin: kids go to school, people go to work, and if you’re a strict Catholic you might attend service in the … Continue reading
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Por las madres y los padres puertorriqueños
English below.. Voy a practicar mi español ahora porque está blog hoy es para mis amigas y amigos en Puerto Rico quien no ven nieve antes. A conducir carros en nieve puede dar miedo. Hay un poco reglas que pueden … Continue reading
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Navidad en Puerto Rico
So, the Christmas season in Puerto Rico is longer than any I’ve experienced. Some building decorate even before Thanksgiving, and of course start selling Christmas items in October (ahem Walmart) but by and large the season begins right after Accion … Continue reading
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Diwali party
Tonight I attended my first Diwali party! The invitation said we could dress in Indian attire if we wished. So naturally I bought the first product listed when I searched for ‘Indian shirt’ on Amazon.com. I was ready! There are … Continue reading
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Hometown pride
I have a Bucky Badger UW – Madison shirt. I did not attend this university but I lived in Madison for about 12 years. I never once saw a full college sporting event though. But I own a cute Wisconsin … Continue reading
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Outdoor what?
Nevermind that the only [permanent] ice rink in the Caribbean is less than an hour away, Mayaguez [the city with no money] put up a temporary ice rink in the Plaza Colon! Well alright then! Vamos! We checked out the … Continue reading
El Cine – The Mayaguez movie theatre experience
Trevor and I have been going on a lot of movie dates this fall. There are two theatres in town. Both are freezing! Wear pants. Maybe even a hoodie. And wear your giant wedge shoes too. Learn to read … Continue reading
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Policía de Mayaguez
Below is a photo I took while waiting at a red light. I was the first person waiting in the lane for the left turn arrow. It’s a long wait. I heard rumbling coming up from behind me only to … Continue reading
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Cumpleanos, fuego, y bomba
The gal who runs the Tres Generaciones dance group in San German had a birthday bash for her 32nd birthday last night. I was invited! I’m part of the cool crowd it seems. 😉 She instructed us to wear white. … Continue reading