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Parallelogram: Where Art Thou, Community?

\One ex-pat experience explored from two points-of-view\ \\ Lisa\Montreal Laura\Mayaguez wrote about church yesterday and I too had the thought this weekend about finding a community.  This week’s Parallelogram is therefore united in spirit but divided in timing.  Click here for … Continue reading

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finding an iglesia in Puerto Rico

When my Dad and Step-mom were here we took the kids to mass at the Catholic church in the Mayaguez town square. Pretty church. Your typical mass – the Catholic mass is standard no matter what language. Since it is … Continue reading

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Brrr…ahhh…

A quick post from Lisa and I..the most obvious difference about our two new hometowns begins…  four photos for your viewing pleasure.  Mid   Septem ber fun looks like this:

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A thanks to my daughter for letting me ‘use her’

I need to thank my blonde haired blue-eyed fearless two-year-old daughter. Every time we go out shopping no matter where we are, she gets reactions from those around us. Particularly the women. “Que lindo!” I hear over and over again. It means … Continue reading

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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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The advice I ignored, and how I’m paying for it

Everything I read about making a major move with kiddos says that I should set up their rooms first. So they have a little place of their own, so the change seems like, well, less of a change. I haven’t … Continue reading

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