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Web Scout: Being Part of the Solution: Service to Others as a Life Style
One of the aspects that I like best about living in Peru is the fact that I find myself surrounded by interesting people, working to do the “right thing” to make the world a better place. There are... Read more |
Dr. Mary Malca Villa, V.P. Aniquem A Story of Hope for Burn Victims
Recently I heard Dr. Mary Malca speak at the American Women's Literary Club. Her talk was about her passion; Aniquem, a rehabilitation center for burn victims... Read more |
Ruben Aponte: Focusing on the Divine
Peruvian artwork is distinguished from that of most other Latin American countries in its continuing creation of religious oils. We've all seen varying qualities of this art style in Miraflores shops. But... Read more |
Jacobo Chertman: Master of Music
When we speak of music at the highest level we always think of the presence and the personality of Jacobo (Yaco) Chertman.. He has become one of the most comprehensive and accomplished... Read more |
ACAP: Become a member
What better way to become a part of a new community than to become a member of a great social and business group. That group is ACAP, the American & Canadian Association of Peru... Read more |
Restaurant Review: La Pescaderia
Back in August of 2008, some members of ACAP visited La Pescaderia in La Perla as one of their monthly restaurant outings. At that time I was on vacation in the U.S. and was unable to attend... Read more |
Anna Diaz: 94 And Still Going Strong
Most of us can't wait until it's time to retire and start doing all the things we've been talking about doing “when we have time.” That is, most people, but not Anna Diaz. Anna Diaz can't wait for the next... Read more |
Eliana Elías: Getting the word out
Along many quiet backwaters of Amazon tributaries, where the only form of transport is a canoe, there is always someone with a battery-powered radio... Read more |
One Woman's Mission
Fran Schmidt is a good friend of mine, a vibrant Canadian Lutheran Pastor serving the ELCIC (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada) as a long-term missionary in Peru. I recently caught up... Read more |
¿Qué Pasó Con El Gato?
“¿Qué pasó con El Gato?” is a question often asked by people driving down Avenida Raúl Ferrero. For those unfamiliar with El Gato, it was for many years the restaurant in La Molina - easily identified... Read more |
Notes From Abroad or “A Broad” - ”Traditions”
As we enter October I start to mentally catalogue the season's celebrations and all the excuses to eat to excess. I'm a foodie and any opportunity I get to roll out some cookies or whip up some... Read more |
Odds and Ends: Flying High
There are few people who have enjoyed the pleasures of Lima like my friend, Hal McNicol. Hal was born in California some 89 years ago and raised in the Palos Verdes area. At the age of 12, he was... Read more |
