QiJian the Lion-Hearted of the Winter Solstice* died in my arms at 9:03 this evening. He was my beloved companion…
Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias
Okay, so the translation isn’t great: There is no such thing as Thanksgiving in Costa Rica. However, to show the…
Vegetables and the Virgin
Every once in a while, I am reminded that this is a Catholic country. Often, the most unlikely people (e,g,,…
Room with a View
Hola, Muchachos! We are nearing the end of the rainy season, which I kind of liked. Mornings were sunny and…
Changes, Changes, Changes
Well, remember how I’ve been looking for a house in Grecia because I need to move by the end of…
The Clock is Ticking
Another week in Costa Rica brought heavy rain (it is the season) and more little adventures. The search for a…
Happy Birthday, QiJian
Well, my darling boy turned nine today, and he’s celebrating by napping. Come to think of it, it’s like any…
Another day, Another house
Well, the search for a new house continues. As I posted before, the first house I rented in Grecia won’t…
Changes, Changes
A couple of weeks ago, I had found a house and was waiting to learn if the surgery my dog…
My sweet boy
I just returned from my quick trip to California to see doctors and buy things to try to lightning-proof my…