It’s a good day!
I am very pleased to announce that my visa de residencia has been approved. I received an email with the…
Feliz Año Nuevo
Happy New Year from the land of Pura Vida! I spent the holidays in Atlanta and Jacksonville and came home…
Happy Holidays
Sorry it’s been a while. My world and life have changed dramatically since the loss of my sweet companion. I was…
Rest in Peace, QiJian
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…