Celebrating Tourism and Rural Development

Dear Friends, The stunning light filling my room this morning coaxed me awake. I feel gratitude that I have been given a new day of inner calm. I appreciate the taste of fresh tropical fruit and the first sips of my dark, hot coffee. Taking a deep breath while watching the jewel-colored birds fly through …

One Portrayal of a Locksmith

Dear Friends, As I begin to compose my greetings on this hazy Sunday morning, I am aware of the subdued singing originating from the church nearby. Unlike Sundays in other years, 2020 has been very quiet due to our increasingly normal Covid-19 days of social distancing and the now-accepted practice of streaming services to their …

Many Celebrations!

Dear Friends, It's a hazy, somber morning. The air is calm. The birds are quietly roaming the sky in small groups, not the usually noisy flocks that invade the heavens most mornings. My heart is filled with gratitude as I gaze at the horizon. My eyes select a section of the landscape so I can …

Dust

Dear Friends, It's a truly beautiful morning. I am on the terrace with the sun's heat on my shoulders. Directly in front of me, I witness the bouncy joy of a small bird as it flits from flower to flower. Its flight pattern invites me to feast on the endless sky that is covered with …