Monthly Archives: September 2014

Parallelogram: Shopping

\One ex-pat experience explored from two points-of-view\ \\ Lisa\Montreal\ You are the primary go-getter for your family and home.  How and where did you shop in Madison? Three words:  Amazon, Whole Foods, Target and in that order.  Whole Foods I … Continue reading

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Intersection dwellers

• Street Scenes • The first week we were here Trevor and I test drove about three different cars. I didn’t admit to the first dealer guy that that was the first time I’d ever driven in Puerto Rico ha ha … Continue reading

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A suspicious and untimely friend

Yesterday while my two kids napped I needed to head over to the security guard at the front gate. As I walk to the five short blocks there I was surprised to find someone following me. Surprised and scared. It … Continue reading

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Parallelogram: Preparing the Kids

\One ex-pat experience explored from two points-of-view\ \\ Laura \Mayaguez\ Ms. P, 2, Mr. D, almost 4 We visited Puerto Rico last March at the end of a long vacation in the Florida Keys.  Moving here was something we were … Continue reading

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Coffee Behind Closed Doors

Being somewhat scattered the first few days here, we have made multiple and repeated runs to various grocery stores. The one I think I’ll frequent the most regularly, Pueblo, I took photos of all the aisle signs so I know … Continue reading

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