Unexpected appearance of trees!

Dear Friends, My warmest greetings to all on this gorgeous Sunday. If you haven't already done so, get out early today to enjoy gentle movement as you breathe in the goodness of Nature. Today is Palm Sunday, the day that marks the beginning of Holy week, a time devoted to reflection. In Costa Rica, we …

A unexpected and fortuitous meeting

Dear Friends, It is a beautiful, sunny Sunday morning. Although the dry season has made our country look more like a desert than a jungle, the magnificent yellow flowers of the cortez amarillo currently in bloom provide a (short) feast for our eyes. I am grateful for all the goodness in my life, not the …

Deserved Success!

Dear Friends, Greetings on a day I hope unfolds in wonderful and magical ways. Earlier, I was witness to the non-stop moving of a tiny hummingbird outside. I had not seen one quite so close to the house in a while; it was thrilling to watch its energetic movements in the air. My day got …

Traditional Farmers!

Dear Friends, The crisp morning air nudged me awake. It makes me feel alive, alert and ready to tackle the day. It is early. The sparkling blue sky is a lovely canvas for the clouds that make their appearance. I am immensely thankful for the momentary stillness that is broken only sporadically by the gentle …