In Guatemala one finds as the picture shows a small version of the Banana one would find in a Super Market in the rest of the world.

Oh for those days heading to the store with a quarter in your pocket, Pop was a Nickel, Popsicles had taste and Chewing Gum lasted more then a minute.

Antigua Guatemala is famous for many bars, like Ladies Night at Mono-Loco Antigua Guatemala, Reilly’s, is one of Antigua’s top places to party, an Irish Pub in a Spanish Tourist town owned by a Dane. Or Jungle Party Hostal in Antigua, Wednesday’s ladies night are full of chances to win free drinks, games.

A family affair.

Waiting is a part of life. In 2007 my husband and I adopted our son from Guatemala. I wrote this poem while we were waiting for the "ok" to pick him up and bring him home. It was a very painful time for me, but boy was he worth the wait! This poem was written in honor of him.

Ancient history.

Short stories.

The last hours with an old soldier of the cross who was going to a better place.

Another look into what has happened on this day in the past, historical events of note, famous birthdays or any other points of interest that have occurred on this day.

The Cold War is thought to have been "fought" only between the US and the USSR but there were other countries involved!