In: People
New Project
July 12, 2006I guess I need to apologize for not posting more often. I was doing really well for a while, posting just about every day. But I have been so incredibly busy with this new volunteer program we are running. I’ve been shocked at the response. For almost a year I was spending lots of time, energy and money into trying to book people for retreats and workshops. It was becoming clear it was not a “hot market.” Pretty much bummed me out. But as soon as I…
Read MoreTruly Experiencing Life
July 7, 2006Even though I live in Costa Rica, it’s still very easy to “shield” myself from part of life. It’s easy to get caught up in my day-to-day life and to not interact with many people. So when I do things like take a long trip by bus, I really open myself up to some marvelous experiences. Yes, sometimes the experiences are waiting, getting lost, and other such inconveniences. But no matter what happens, I always learn more about other people and myself.
Read MoreFeedback
June 4, 2006Thank you all for writing. I get lovely e-mails from people every day and it really puts a smile on my face. I thought I’d share this one with you (reprinted with permission).
Read MoreLittle Sophie
May 30, 2006I had to share this picture with you. It’s a picture of Sophie, the daughter of two friends of ours, Rob and Kirk in Los Angeles.
Read MoreNot Paradise for Everyone!
May 28, 2006An entry about why Costa Rica is not the perfect place for everyone…
Read MoreIn Memory of Pancho
May 16, 2006Last night one of the dogs of my friends, Colin and Roberto, was bit by a snake and died shortly thereafter.
Read MorePedophiles
April 19, 2006Costa Rica has long held a reputation as a hide-out for criminals. Supposedly that has changed, but I still hear plenty…
Read MoreSemana Santa (Holy Week)
April 11, 2006We’re trying to get ready for Semana Santa (Holy Week) here in Costa Rica. Being that we’re a Catholic country, religious…
Read MoreTruth
April 4, 2006The thing about truth is that everyone has a different version of it. And though it’s possible that some of us…
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