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Tag Archives: Panama
How Will This Divide End?
In this terribly divided time, many are asking that question. As it happens, our current divide reminds me of events I witnessed in the Republic of Panama when I was very young. The divide then – between fervent Americans and … Continue reading
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Tagged Canal Zone, Day of the Martyrs, January 1964 riots, Panama, panama-canal, panama-city, politics, travel, United States, US
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A Mystery of Time
Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That’s relativity. —Albert Einstein Some people seem to have a … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Flags
Sometimes images from a life-altering event can remain fresh even after 45 years. For me every January 9th brings back images from 1964, when I was a 6th grader living in Panama. That was when I saw the effects of … Continue reading
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