Becoming a better person!

Dear Friends, I am welcoming a quiet, beautiful Sunday morning in my home. My second cup of Atenas coffee accompanies me to the terrace where my ears catch the distant call of a single bird. I am writing a little bit earlier than usual and the silence makes it easier for me to breathe in …

Gratitude in Large Quantities

Dear Friends, A gorgeous morning greets me! This Sunday's air is cool, refreshing, and invigorating. As the seasons change, excitement builds for me whether I am in sunny Costa Rica anticipating "summer" or experiencing the magnificent fall foliage that my friends and family share through their pictures on social media. Get out early today, stretching …

Better days await us!

Dear Friends, It's a beautiful morning. I can feel the warm sun on my shoulders. Its cheerful summons reminds me to bask in another day of life and possibilities. I stretch and feel my mood elevate as the my circulation activates and mental stress rolls away. Get out early today and enjoy all that life …

Dusting off our moral fiber

Dear Friends, I woke up refreshed this morning and delighted to see the flowers of the sugar cane in the fields across from us. It rained late last night after a few days of no rain. The transition to the dry season has begun with the winds blowing and the ground becoming a rug with …