Positive Family Connections

Dear Friends, I have been up for hours but the random activities of the morning have made me delay my writing until now. The winds howl through a small opening in the window. My thoughts are with people worldwide who are truly suffering with whatever is going on in their lives. I take nothing for …

Return to Classes

Dear Friends, The wind is howling and the trees are swaying powerfully. The birds must be taking refuge nearby because I hear and see none. This predictable seasonal event brings dust and chaos to my terrace yet life is good. I am healthy. I can breathe in fresh air as I look forward to living …

Celebrating Love and Friendship

Dear Friends, A lovely, quiet Sunday morning greets me. Tomorrow is the day of love and friendship worldwide and goodness knows we are needing lots of that these days. The winds are still. The neighborhood appears to be sleeping. I can hear the distinctive sounds of a toucan in a tree as I gaze at …

Today is Election Day in Costa Rica

Dear Friends, A breezy morning is upon us today. I hope wherever it finds you, that you are having a chance to rest, renew and relax. We had a nice quiet Saturday, free from the political campaigning that has been going on relentlessly for the last few days. Today is the day we finally get …