Oxcart Parade

Good Morning, Friends, After yesterday's surprise and strong downpour, the morning is filled with the singing of happy birds who rejoice in nature's cycle of seasons.  The green season has arrived and although I am mostly delighted, I do hope the rains hold off today so that the 9th Annual Climate Fair and Oxcart Parade …

Silence in the Spaces

Greetings friends, Today is a day of joyous celebration for me.  Not only is it Easter Sunday, a day of rebirth and renewal, it is also my Mother's 85th birthday!  After writing these few words to you, I will head to my parents home for a family lunch and birthday cake!  I invite you all …

Seeds

Dear Friends, I woke up on this gorgeous morning and became aware of the serenity all around me.  I listened intently but the birds were silent and the harsh winds of the last few days were absent.  I closed my eyes in gratitude for another sunrise in my life.  Let's get out there early and …

Water Resources

Dear Friends, It is a beautiful, dreamed-of morning where I am.  As I enjoy my first cup|of Atenas (of course!) coffee, I am thinking about the most important activity that concerns Costa Ricans today, voting for the person who will|lead our country for the next four years. I will head to the polls early to carryout this responsibility …