Comments on: Mayan Child of Maturity http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/ Antigua Guatemala's number one multimedia resource in English for everything about La Antigua and the Guatemalan people, culture and traditions with a brand new web page every day! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:48:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: wendy wilson http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-25545 wendy wilson Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:01:27 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-25545 Michael -- Hi -- if you get this and remember me from undergraduate life please give me a sign. Where are you now? I'm in Boise, Idaho. I found your oak cabinet dehydrator in my garage recently. Am I remembering correctly? I mentioned to my daughter that I lived in your tipi for a summer. She was jealous and wants one. Hope all is well with you.?? Life is good. Michael — Hi — if you get this and remember me from undergraduate life please give me a sign. Where are you now? I’m in Boise, Idaho. I found your oak cabinet dehydrator in my garage recently. Am I remembering correctly? I mentioned to my daughter that I lived in your tipi for a summer. She was jealous and wants one. Hope all is well with you.?? Life is good.

]]> By: Laura McNamara http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-21324 Laura McNamara Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:26:33 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-21324 why isn't the pic here anymore? why isn’t the pic here anymore?

]]> By: Tribute to Children | ArteAntigua http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-20292 Tribute to Children | ArteAntigua Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:48:59 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-20292 [...] of the special day, ArteAntigua would like to direct readers to the the photo and commentary from Mayan Child of Maturity, originally published at Antigua Daily [...] [...] of the special day, ArteAntigua would like to direct readers to the the photo and commentary from Mayan Child of Maturity, originally published at Antigua Daily [...]

]]> By: Michael Bosio http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-19490 Michael Bosio Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:07:42 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-19490 Larry, I was a Peace Corps Volunteer living in Patzun from Dec. 1978-Jan. 1982. I had pretty much "gone native", was fluent in Cakchiquel, and was the last PCV forced to leave the Highlands when the violence spread. I left Guate. with a broken heart, and have not been back since. Just recently I've gotten a computer, and am reconnecting with the past through these blogs. I would love to return to "Patzun de mis recuerdos", find old friends who have survived, and to pay my respects to those who've passed on. By the way, little girls were always referred to as "mujercitas", little women, and they were instructed poise and grace from the time they were toddlers. Larry, I was a Peace Corps Volunteer living in Patzun from Dec. 1978-Jan. 1982. I had pretty much “gone native”, was fluent in Cakchiquel, and was the last PCV forced to leave the Highlands when the violence spread. I left Guate. with a broken heart, and have not been back since. Just recently I’ve gotten a computer, and am reconnecting with the past through these blogs. I would love to return to “Patzun de mis recuerdos”, find old friends who have survived, and to pay my respects to those who’ve passed on. By the way, little girls were always referred to as “mujercitas”, little women, and they were instructed poise and grace from the time they were toddlers.

]]> By: Michael Bosio http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-19489 Michael Bosio Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:40:37 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-19489 Larry, I was a Peace Corps Volunteer living in Patzun from Dec. 1978-Jan. 1982. I was the last PCV living in the Highlands as we were all forced to leave as the violence spread. I left Guatemala with a broken heart, and have not been back since. Just recently I've gotten a computer, and have started reconnecting myself through these blogs. I would like to return to " Patzun de mis recuerdos" to once again see old friends who've survived, and to pay my respects to those who've passed on. By the way, little girls were always referred to as "mujercitas" , little women. Larry, I was a Peace Corps Volunteer living in Patzun from Dec. 1978-Jan. 1982. I was the last PCV living in the Highlands as we were all forced to leave as the violence spread. I left Guatemala with a broken heart, and have not been back since. Just recently I’ve gotten a computer, and have started reconnecting myself through these blogs. I would like to return to ” Patzun de mis recuerdos” to once again see old friends who’ve survived, and to pay my respects to those who’ve passed on. By the way, little girls were always referred to as “mujercitas” , little women.

]]> By: Laura McNamara http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-19323 Laura McNamara Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:51:51 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-19323 @norm: touche to studying the human condition! And I'm not convinced that the "poor" always have the short end of the stick. I've visited I don't know how many villages that are nestled among lush tropical forests that carpet the slopes of mountains and volcanoes. Often, waterfalls, rivers and wildlife are permanent fixtures in their "backyard." They live in shacks but who needs anything else when you have that? Who needs diamonds when you can frost yourself with fresh, mountain spring water? I've seen shacks with satellite dishes. My parents - with their cushy middle class home in the States - still haven't sprung for a satellite dish. Sometimes I think they've got it all figured out. They spring for luxury only when it's of true value (communication) and leave the rest to us greedy consumers while they enjoy the luxuries of the world's natural riches. That all being said, I am aware there are many who don't even have access to clean water and have a host of other needs... that's another topic of discussion that I'll leave for later. @norm: touche to studying the human condition! And I’m not convinced that the “poor” always have the short end of the stick. I’ve visited I don’t know how many villages that are nestled among lush tropical forests that carpet the slopes of mountains and volcanoes. Often, waterfalls, rivers and wildlife are permanent fixtures in their “backyard.” They live in shacks but who needs anything else when you have that? Who needs diamonds when you can frost yourself with fresh, mountain spring water?

I’ve seen shacks with satellite dishes. My parents – with their cushy middle class home in the States – still haven’t sprung for a satellite dish.

Sometimes I think they’ve got it all figured out. They spring for luxury only when it’s of true value (communication) and leave the rest to us greedy consumers while they enjoy the luxuries of the world’s natural riches.

That all being said, I am aware there are many who don’t even have access to clean water and have a host of other needs… that’s another topic of discussion that I’ll leave for later.

]]> By: Rudy Girón http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-19295 Rudy Girón Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:17:10 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-19295 <strong>@Norm</strong>, thanks for the wonderful feedback and your continued support. Your comments are very much appreciated. @Norm, thanks for the wonderful feedback and your continued support. Your comments are very much appreciated.

]]> By: norm kwallek http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-19291 norm kwallek Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:56:13 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-19291 Poverty is what it is, I want my loved ones to know that much of the world is poor but being poor makes them no different in their love for each other than in our family's love for each other. I study the human condition, your site is a great place to study. Poverty is what it is, I want my loved ones to know that much of the world is poor but being poor makes them no different in their love for each other than in our family’s love for each other. I study the human condition, your site is a great place to study.

]]> By: Laura McNamara http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-19259 Laura McNamara Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:01:26 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-19259 Thanks Julie! Thanks Julie!

]]> By: Julie http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-19252 Julie Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:41:01 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-19252 this is gorgeous. truly superb image. this is gorgeous. truly superb image.

]]> By: Laura McNamara http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-19250 Laura McNamara Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:38:25 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-19250 Wow. Excellent observation and compelling story to share. Thanks Norm. Seriously, I love this little tidbit you shared and I love how both you and your kids actually noticed. How many residents, tourists, etc... would you say passed by without even taking a second glance?? Wow. Excellent observation and compelling story to share. Thanks Norm. Seriously, I love this little tidbit you shared and I love how both you and your kids actually noticed. How many residents, tourists, etc… would you say passed by without even taking a second glance??

]]> By: norm kwallek http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-19248 norm kwallek Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:24:21 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-19248 I was waiting to be let in the bank, I noticed three little girls sleeping/resting on a piece of cardboard on the sidewalk. The oldest at no more than five years had an arm and a leg resting on her sistesr so she would awaken if one of them tried to move. Their mother was across the street in the zocolo selling crafts and the young man with the pumpgun at the bank was keeping a good eye on all. My kids took it all in and considered themselves lucky. Nice photo. I was waiting to be let in the bank, I noticed three little girls sleeping/resting on a piece of cardboard on the sidewalk. The oldest at no more than five years had an arm and a leg resting on her sistesr so she would awaken if one of them tried to move. Their mother was across the street in the zocolo selling crafts and the young man with the pumpgun at the bank was keeping a good eye on all. My kids took it all in and considered themselves lucky.
Nice photo.

]]> By: SHARON http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-19242 SHARON Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:34:10 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-19242 ON jULY 1 DID THE SCHOOLS AND PROJECTS REOPEN? I know that on June 11 the government shut them due to H1N1 flu. thank you for ANY information ON jULY 1 DID THE SCHOOLS AND PROJECTS REOPEN?

I know that on June 11 the government shut them due to H1N1 flu. thank you for ANY information

]]> By: Laura McNamara http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-19236 Laura McNamara Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:47:19 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-19236 @Larry: Partly right? Hehehe... @Michelle, @Salvador, @Ale, @emromesco: Thanks for the support!! It means mucho! ;) @Larry: Partly right? Hehehe…

@Michelle, @Salvador, @Ale, @emromesco: Thanks for the support!! It means mucho! ;)

]]> By: Salvador http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/07/02/mayan-child-of-maturity/#comment-19235 Salvador Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:33:20 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/?p=2317#comment-19235 Great job Laura !! Keep following your feelings and don´t forget to share with us. Great job Laura !! Keep following your feelings and don´t forget to share with us.

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