There's the blog that helps a man deal with war seen from his window. There's the one that's helping a country not become swallowed by greed and bulldozers. And then there's the one that accidentally landed on my laps, feeling heavy like a thick block of pages, yet light in entering my mind and sparking my imagination.
KERBLOG is the name of a blog where Mazen Kerbaj posts drawings (and words to go with those drawings) that are produced with very peculiar background audio: that of war, of explosions and of uncertainty. I imagine also of fear and frustration, although maybe reaching out through his art helps lessen the burden. He lives in Beirut, Lebanon, where a war has gone on for far too long.
almanaque azul is my friend Mir's site. He wants to teach everyone about the Republic of Panama's coasts and how to ensure sustainable, and not depredatory, tourism. He is also armed with stories about people selling our country and people buying it, about cutting down trees in our precious rainforests and marine parks to build highways and condos. And although he may not be armed with sticks nor stones, his words have sure ruffled some feathers.
The Cyberoutlaw's Hideout has another kind of story seeping in form every dark little corner. It's about life in New York, life as an ex-con, life period. The writing is superb, addictive. We know very little about the author, but regarding everything else, his descriptive power is compelling to say the least.
August 26, 2006
August 22, 2006
I either laugh too much or laugh too little
After last night, I should know better. However, one short, little post with harmless entertainment won't kill me. I actually laughed just reading the muppets test questions. It must be some phase I'm going through, maybe I hadn't been laughing enough lately.
Anyway, courtesy of blogthings.com, here are the results of these two tests I took (link provided in case you want to give it a try). Enjoy...
I must admitt these results were kinda disappointing. First of all, I was positive I was going to come out some hot super heroine. Maybe they don't even have any girls among the results. Bastards! Although, of course, I do have pretty long legs which have proven to make me pretty fast (at least that one time I won some marathon during highschool). Powerful? If that means carrying groceries on one arm and a humongous, sleeping toddler on the other, then yes, I'll take that. And cute? Well Gustavo sure thinks so, and that's good enough for me!
Now this is the one that made me laugh just by answering the questions. Gustavo says there was never a doubt in his head that I'd be Animal. Compliment or mockery?
Anyway, courtesy of blogthings.com, here are the results of these two tests I took (link provided in case you want to give it a try). Enjoy...
| You Are Superman |
 Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. And pretty cute too. No wonder you're the most popular superhero ever! |
I must admitt these results were kinda disappointing. First of all, I was positive I was going to come out some hot super heroine. Maybe they don't even have any girls among the results. Bastards! Although, of course, I do have pretty long legs which have proven to make me pretty fast (at least that one time I won some marathon during highschool). Powerful? If that means carrying groceries on one arm and a humongous, sleeping toddler on the other, then yes, I'll take that. And cute? Well Gustavo sure thinks so, and that's good enough for me!
Now this is the one that made me laugh just by answering the questions. Gustavo says there was never a doubt in his head that I'd be Animal. Compliment or mockery?
| You Are Animal |
 A complete lunatic, you're operating on 100% animal instincts. You thrive on uncontrolled energy, and you're downright scary. But you sure can beat a good drum. "Kill! Kill!" |
Rebirth of the Reina Torres de Araúz Museum of Anthropology
Yesterday we went to the Inauguration of the new site of the Reina Torres de Araúz Museum in Llanos de Curundu, Panama City (gracias a Denisse por la invitación!). The ceremony took place in the museum's amphitheater and after some words from key figures and local authorities including our first lady (her endorsement was critical to the development and success of the project), we had the opportunity to take a good look around and get some photos.
the greeting squad
Reina Torres de Araúz was a very daring lady who became Panama´s first reknowned woman anthropologist in a time when the words "woman" and "science" were not likely to be seen in the same sentence. She studied and documented the earliest known settlements of the country's native inhabitants and, even posthumously, seems to be leading the efforts in revealing the grandeur of our predecesors by having a museum carry not only her name but her spirit.
Salón Reina Torres de Araúz
One of the highlights of the exhibit, Torres de Araúz at ease while on a mission
For the occasion, the Soumaya Museum of Mexico was nice enough to lend us 32 pieces of its Auguste Rodin exhibit which for the first time leaves its current home. It's a pity that only about 0.003% of the population will care enough to visit the museum because the pieces were truly a treat for the eyes and soul. Sculpture is a form of art that celebrates life, not by trying to imitate it, but rather by capturing its essence through the subtlety of gestures and poses and wrinkles.
Click on the images to enlarge them!
If you're in town or live here, here is some useful info you'll need to plan a visit, there's no excuse!
Open Tuesday - Friday from 9am til 4pm
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10am til 5pm
Entry fee is USD3.00 for adults
USD1.00 for students holding a Student ID, retirees and minors under the age of 18
(couldn't get a phone number, sorry)
After the very elegant event, dressed in our very elegant attires, I made everyone go to the On the Run accross the street to get me a chili dog. I took a bite and it landed upside-down on my tray. I almost choked laughing and that's when we called it a day.
August 21, 2006
Happy Birthday Gustavo!
34 añitos tampoco se fuman en pipa!
Hope you have many, many more to come babe!
August 18, 2006
7 años no se fuman en pipa!
El Valle de Antón fue testigo de uno de los eventos más exitosos de este año el domingo pasado, día de la celebración de cumpleaños de don Pablo Zevallos Earle. Esta vez hubo algunos cambios, por primera vez (y por culpa de cierto proyecto mío) no me tiré la organización entera al hombro, y fue Gustavo quién se robó el show armándole la fiesta al cholito. Parece que eso era lo que había faltado los años anteriores porque fue un evento digno de recordar. Veamos....
La llegada de los invitados...
Gianni, María Beatriz y Beatriz Tuñón
Annie, Juan Pablo y Juan Ramón Reyes
Yiyo, Carmen, Gian Carlo y Nathalie ya instalados en su spot
El primer as bajo la manga de Gustavo... paseo en caballo!
Pablo
Nicole y Diego, que no cabía en el pellejo y reía a carcajadas de la felicidad!
Oma Magalli, cerca por cualquier movimiento en falso!
Segunda actividad: Partido de fut en el jardín!
Papás, tíos, amigos, niños... todo vale.
Las gradas
Expectadores en la grama
Los munchies
(Deborah, deja algo ahí...)
El pastel, perdón EL pastel!
Doble sapo verdei, la Srta. Ana Victoria Chapman cumplía ese mismo domingo!
The ladies... (controlando el área desde el mirador)
Adios super piñata de bola de fut (la cara de Pablo por haber sido el que la rompió... ¡no tiene precio!)
La Gallinita Ciega
Gus tenía planeado diversión para todo el mundo. GREAT JOB, G!!
Vicky!
"Stop the Music"
Este juego fue para revolcarse de la risa, bailaron desde Iron Maiden hasta reggaeton (you can't control everything, now can you?). Debimos haberle dado premio a Gloria y Herenia porque con todo y bailadera no perdieron el glamour en ningún momento...
...hasta que mencioné el término "racataca" y a todas se les salió el cobre!
Racas en mi casa (me pregunto, ¿quién habrá dejado entrar a estas personas a la fiesta?)
La papa caliente (Raúl le tenía el ojo puesto al premio..)
El ganador!
GRACIAS a todos los que nos acompañaron y ayudaron durante la fiesta. Excelente compañía no se merece menos que una excelente fiesta y por esto tengo que agradecer a Gustavo que hizo todo prácticamente y se tiró un fiestonsonson!!! Y gracias a mis viejos por cedernos la casa para tener a un poco de chiquillos (y adultos) locos correteando por ahí!
August 02, 2006
Visto un domingo en la tarde
Hace unos domingos atrás, mientras esperábamos que Pablo regresara del Valle, nos fuimos a pasear a San Felipe con Diego, para que vaya conociendo Panamá antes de que la vendan toda.
Comparto algunos fotos de ese día, de lo que fue visto un domingo en la tarde...
Gustavo y Diego, el pequeño monstruo.
un cavalier blanco
Diego perfeccionando su camina'o.
¿Quién dijo que no hubo surf?!
Al fondo la ciudad nueva (que se quiere comer a la vieja).
Tomamos una derecha, dimos vuelta por el chino, empujamos unas puertas hechas de planchas de zinc, y nos encontramos con un show de saltos en patineta. Asientos de primera fila.
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Creo que a Diego le gustó el paseo...
Comparto algunos fotos de ese día, de lo que fue visto un domingo en la tarde...
Gustavo y Diego, el pequeño monstruo.
un cavalier blanco
Diego perfeccionando su camina'o.
¿Quién dijo que no hubo surf?!
Al fondo la ciudad nueva (que se quiere comer a la vieja).
Tomamos una derecha, dimos vuelta por el chino, empujamos unas puertas hechas de planchas de zinc, y nos encontramos con un show de saltos en patineta. Asientos de primera fila.
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Creo que a Diego le gustó el paseo...
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