Strengthening Community Well-being

Dear Friends, I woke up this morning feeling grateful for the good night's rest and the soft glow that enters the room in the early morning. The beauty of life is my focus today. As I plan the activities that I will carry out this week, the songs of several birds are clear. I delight in being …

Elevating Standards for Self-Expression

Dear Friends, I walked around the yard earlier this morning, feeling the sun on my arms and resting my eyes on the tiny, colorful blooms that exploded overnight in a small patch of weeds that has made its residence between the paving stones along the path. I considered pulling them out but decided to let …

Celebrating 200 Years of Independence in Costa Rica

Dear Friends, A lovely renewal Sunday greets me. There are no church bells ringing, only the chatter of birds as they vocalize their location across the blue skies. They, like us, are social animals. Unlike us, however, they have not been restricted from travel and continue to enjoy opportunities and venues for socializing by simply …

Everything is Temporary

Dear Friends, September is here and with it come many fresh opportunities to get into new good habits and continue with the ones we already have in place. I have taken an early walk, feeling a gentle breeze on my face. I see a large flock of birds perched on the power lines. They seem …