A new firehouse for Atenas!

Dear Friends, Today is the last Sunday of April 2018! The sun is shining and there is a slight breeze in the air. I am beginning my day a little slowly, inhaling the goodness of everything around me before the day gets away. I invite you to get outside early and move your body gently; …

Work with the rhythm, not against it

Dear Friends, It is a beautiful and sunny Sunday! I was out very early this morning and experienced the joy of seeing the cheerful scenery that yesterday's spring rain has already encouraged to appear. The plumeria tree outside our front door is in full bloom; its wonderful, jasmine-like scent perfuming the air. As I deeply …

Birds and Auctioneers

Dear Friends, My alarm clock early this morning was the energetic song of the yigüirro (turdus grayi/clay colored thrush) communicating loudly right outside my window. The air was quite chilly and I really wanted to go back to the deep sleep I was enjoying but I have a busy day ahead and responsibly got up! …

Old and Loved!

Dear Friends, Greetings on a somewhat overcast Sunday. Although the April rains have softly appeared and surprised us, it is still early and there is plenty of time left to get out and enjoy a lovely walk in Nature. Stretch, breathe in and partake in the gift of life by appreciating all the gifts around …

Happy Easter and Getting out to vote!

Dear Friends, I begin my message by wishing us all a day filled with peace, tranquility and lots of wisdom. It is a beautiful, sunny, already-too-windy morning here in Atenas. It is Easter Sunday, and it is also the day that we Ticos head to the polls to elect our president for the next four …