Joyce

My books for sale on Amazon www.amazon.com/author/joyce...

Somehow when extolling the virtues of democracy and freedom from colonialism, I was never raised to think about the importance of these ideals on other people. I think about this lack regularly while living in Mexico expatstories.substack.com/p/pride-in-o...

This is absolutely horrible! A nonverbal student with special needs was walking to Santa Maria High School when ICE agents tackled him, restrained him, and left him with a broken wrist requiring surgery, according to witnesses and school officials.

They’ve already started. They filed a suit today to effectively throw out Alaska’s election results if Dan Sullivan (the incumbent) doesn’t win

The southern state of Oaxaca (pronounced wɑːˈhɑː.kɑ in English according to the Cambridge dictionary) is well known for being a cultural hub. expatstories.substack.com/p/the-bahias...

Check out my books on Panama and Mexico expat living at www.amazon.com/author/joycekinnear

Stories about living as an Expat substack.com/@joycekinnea...

The southern state of Oaxaca (pronounced wɑːˈhɑː.kɑ in English according to the Cambridge dictionary) is well known for being a cultural hub. expatstories.substack.com/p/the-bahias...

Stories about living as an Expat substack.com/@joycekinnea...

I learned is how common it is for people to use nicknames for people and animals in Latin America. When we moved to Bucerias in 2023 was when I found out that Mexicans excel at this to an incredible level. expatstories.substack.com/p/nicknames

#Panama Available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon

A couple of years ago, a friend of ours suggested that we join her on a tour of Tolantongo in spring 2025. First, I had to figure out how to spell and pronounce the location. Then we looked it up. It looked really beautiful, so we signed up for the trip. expatstories.substack.com/p/tolantongo

My stories about Boquete, around Panama and other places are available on Amazon www.amazon.com/author/joyce...

A couple of years ago, a friend of ours suggested that we join her on a tour of Tolantongo in spring 2025. First, I had to figure out how to spell and pronounce the location. Then we looked it up. It looked really beautiful, so we signed up for the trip. expatstories.substack.com/p/tolantongo

#Panama Available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon

If you're in these states, *TODAY* is deadline to register to vote. Arizona, Arkansas Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas. Even if you think you've registered: doesn't hurt to check! And there's a lot happening across them. A thread with stakes on each. ⬇️

I learned is how common it is for people to use nicknames for people and animals in Latin America. When we moved to Bucerias in 2023 was when I found out that Mexicans excel at this to an incredible level. expatstories.substack.com/p/nicknames

Oh, Panama: A Guide for Visiting or Staying is available now. Check out a few pages on-line before you order at share.google/TlRVsSZ1ZpjR...

Dancing like a woman in a pollera. "Oh, Panama: A Guide to Visiting or Staying" Kindle version releases on October 1. Read a sample on-line www.amazon.com/Oh-Panama-Gu...

In the U.S. and Canada, summer is over now. The equinox has past and the seasonal wheel has turned. For those of us farther south, summer weather continues until sometime at the end of October or November. Sometimes, the hot and humid lasts to December. expatstories.substack.com/p/your-summe...

Oh, Panama: A Guide for Visiting or Staying is available now. Check out a few pages on-line before you order at share.google/TlRVsSZ1ZpjR...

Dancing like a woman in a pollera. "Oh, Panama: A Guide to Visiting or Staying" Kindle version releases on October 1. Read a sample on-line www.amazon.com/Oh-Panama-Gu...

In the U.S. and Canada, summer is over now. The equinox has past and the seasonal wheel has turned. For those of us farther south, summer weather continues until sometime at the end of October or November. Sometimes, the hot and humid lasts to December. expatstories.substack.com/p/your-summe...

A win! A federal judge has ordered the White House to immediately restore the press credentials of CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO reporters after Trump barred the outlets from the White House. The temporary order lasts 14 days while the lawsuit moves forward.

MS NOW reports that their White House reproter was denied access to the White House this morning despite a court order demanding she have access

We were visiting the U.S. All of the hotels, served crappy breakfasts. You might get stale doughnuts, reheated treats from a big box store, day old oatmeal clumped or, if you were lucky, waffles from the machine Or, you could try Latin America expatstories.substack.com/p/breakfast-...

I told ya she did it.

My book for visitors and newcomers to Panama and Boquete is available on paperback now and for Kindle pre-order. The ebook comes out October 1. The book includes things to see in Panama, what is great and what to watch out for Https://www.amazon.com/author/joycekinnear

We were visiting the U.S. All of the hotels, served crappy breakfasts. You might get stale doughnuts, reheated treats from a big box store, day old oatmeal clumped or, if you were lucky, waffles from the machine Or, you could try Latin America expatstories.substack.com/p/breakfast-...

My book for visitors and newcomers to Panama and Boquete is available on paperback now and for Kindle pre-order. The ebook comes out October 1. The book includes things to see in Panama, what is great and what to watch out for Https://www.amazon.com/author/joycekinnear

Coffee in Panama and México #coffee #expatstories.substack.com

In two weeks from today, the Kindle version of "Oh, Panama: A Guide to Visiting or Staying" comes out on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHYD1FYZ

Exclusive: More American service members have died in the Middle East during the ongoing Iran war than the Pentagon has disclosed publicly, according to six U.S. officials familiar with the data.

In two weeks from today, the Kindle version of "Oh, Panama: A Guide to Visiting or Staying" comes out on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHYD1FYZ

Coffee in Panama and México #coffee #expatstories.substack.com

In Boquete, we were happy to find that their own lovely coffee was available in every shop and store. I was very concerned when we moved to Mexico. It is also known for its production.That slightly bitter drink is soothing and a perfect way to wake up. expatstories.substack.com/p/coffee

Living in Mexico #mexicantourism #expatsinmexico #expatstories.substack.com

In Boquete, we were happy to find that their own lovely coffee was available in every shop and store. I was very concerned when we moved to Mexico. It is also known for its production.That slightly bitter drink is soothing and a perfect way to wake up. expatstories.substack.com/p/coffee

Garcia: Trump obviously has been a failure as a businessman, and he saw the presidency as an opportunity to enrich himself and his family. This family is at a point where they think they can do whatever they want. And what they're using to enrich themselves is the public's hard-earned money.

Living in Mexico #mexicantourism #expatsinmexico #expatstories.substack.com

It was when we moved to Mexico that we began to learn what it is to live in a Catholic country. 80% are Catholic. The religion has been a part of the culture since the Spanish arrived. I have that Mexico is the most Catholic country in the world. expatstories.substack.com/p/living-in-...

Pritzker: "He is suffering from dementia. I think we can all see that."

It was when we moved to Mexico that we began to learn what it is to live in a Catholic country. 80% are Catholic. The religion has been a part of the culture since the Spanish arrived. I have that Mexico is the most Catholic country in the world. expatstories.substack.com/p/living-in-...