Dec 31, 2006 | AIDS, Expat, Key West
Ah, Cayo Hueso. On our first day in Key West, the Wednesday after Thanksgiving, we spotted these bicycle Santas on Duval Street. Such a common sight, I almost didn’t record it! I gained ten pounds in Key West. Everytime I made plans to see someone, it was for a...
Dec 31, 2006 | Key West, Medical Care
As I’m waiting for my annual check-up at my gyn’s office in Key West, I see this piece of paper stuck to the wall in the corner. To read it, I had to get off the table, wrapped in that ridiculous paper outfit, and go over to it. I’m wondering why...
Dec 28, 2006 | Cost of Living, Living-In
Love must be in the air… this is my second love song to Costa Rica in one day. Wish I knew the tune. I’d sing it and make my own video and put it on youtube and get famous. But I’ll do that tomorrow. Right now, I’m watching Dr. Phil. YES! Dr....
Dec 28, 2006 | Expat, Living-In
A friend sent this to me today… yo soy simpático! Buenos dias mis amigos,I used to be a Wall Street Yuppie but I’m OK now.Strutting around lower Manhattan in my designer suit, ‘the’ most fashionable tie that cost as much as the average Costa...
Dec 27, 2006 | CR: Working, Culture Shock, Entrepreneurs, Expat
A viable business is one that meets a need, that is commercially viable and therefore profitable. With a reasonable chance of succeeding. Hopefully, the results of the efforts include satisfaction for all involved. Happy customers, happy owners. We are looking for...
Dec 27, 2006 | Communications, Cost of Living, Expat, Living-In, Skype
If you have hi-speed internet and are using any phone service other than a Voice-over Internet Protocol, like Skype, you are throwing money away. If you are moving to or just visiting a foreign country where hi-speed internet access is available, you really do need a...
Dec 25, 2006 | Festivals & Holidays
And remember that video adds 10 pounds. Clearly we have too much time on our hands. ...
