Kindness and Goodness at Year’s End

Dear Friends, I woke up this morning in high spirits. Although I did not win the national lottery or the local raffle at the Coope, I feel as blessed and happy as if I had. The air in the house is cool but stepping on the terrace immediately warms my shoulders and reminds me of …

Solidarity on the Road

Dear Friends, It is early in the morning on this day of rest and restoration. Our world is continuing its constant state of flux but looking at the horizon, I am filled with a gentle, deep peace. Nature's beauty is healing. The breeze that passes is warm. The sun's rays are exactly at an angle that …

Small Successes

Dear Friends, The December breezes will pick up momentum any minute, but for now the air is calm, the sky is filled with fluffy clouds and the birds are doing somersaults around the house. Their energy is contagious. I am glad it is early because  I can plan to do something with the hours that remain after finishing …

Kindness in the Season

Good Morning Friends, The seasonal breezes are gentle this morning. The gregarious oropendolas are silent right now but their electric yellow tails caught my eye when a large number of them flew together to forage on one of our trees. In the distance I can hear the distinctive song of the toucan as it approaches. …