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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 Mother’s Day

Dear Friends, A gorgeous sunny morning greets me and I hope the same is true for you wherever you welcome it.  Today Mother's Day is being celebrated in the U.S. and a lot of othercountries.   My very best wishes to all of you (moms and dads) who celebrate this day.The day holds a new opportunity for …

Water Resources

Dear Friends, It is a beautiful, dreamed-of morning where I am.  As I enjoy my first cup|of Atenas (of course!) coffee, I am thinking about the most important activity that concerns Costa Ricans today, voting for the person who will|lead our country for the next four years. I will head to the polls early to carryout this responsibility …

An unexpected surprise

Dear Friends, Greetings on a beautiful, sunny day here in Atenas! The carefree trilling of the birds around me energized me out of bed this morning.  I havebecome aware of the difference in the 'tune' they are singing as we beginthe transition to the rainy season.  I invite us all to get out there and stretch while we take …

Good Deeds Day

 Dear Friends, It is almost the middle of March and as I take in the warmth of the morningsun, I am grateful for all the blessings in my life: my health, my family, my friends, my pets and my perennial notion that my best days are still ahead of me.    I invite you to reflect on the positive things in your life as you take that morning walk in preparation for the day's activities. Youmight be surprised at the direction your day takes when you take a few minutes to appreciate your life.  Today is International Good Deeds Day (http://gdd.goodnet.org/about).I was not aware of the existence of this day which has …

The Colors of the Season

Dear Friends;A gorgeous Sunday greets me, I hope the same is true for you wherever you awaken.It's a great day to indulge yourself in relaxation, meditation and rejuvenation.  Why not admire the gifts Nature bestows upon you with the special people in your life?Around the end of January each year, I become totally aware of the …

A Surprising Gift

Dear Friends, A gorgeous day is here!  Get out there and move about, in gratitudefor another opportunity to welcome the sun! I woke up very early this morning and took an early morning walk inthe company of two of our four dogs.  They are the seniors of the pack."Winnie" is almost 15.  She is a little deaf, …

A well-lit path

Dear Friends, It's a gorgeous Sunday morning as I write this.  I invite you all to get out early and give your body a nice workout by stretching gently and breathing in and outrhythmically.  You will be glad you did it and then you can spend the rest of the day enjoying the activities going on in your world. February is the month of …

The vote!

Dear Friends, A lovely Sunday for rest, renewal and relaxation greets us all this morning.No matter what the weather, see if you can get out for a little while and movearound a bit.  You will feel improved all day long! I was returning from the airport today just before sunrise when my eyes restedon a large flock …

A magnificent day

Dear Friends, A particularly magnificent morning greets me today.   The season's strong breezesare taking a rest now to allow the sounds and colors of the day to have their moment.One of the prominent sounds that reaches my ears is the jubilant singing from a nearbychurch.  I enjoy the upbeat music and am grateful once again …