So Many Topics, So Little Time

Sep 23, 2009 | Philosophy, Political Blah-Blah, Real Estate, Religion, Spiritual Stuff

After Monday’s long post, which clearly took me hours to put together, my dear Key West friends Pat and Viktor wrote me saying I must have too much time on my hands. Whoa nelly, I wish. If I had plenty of time, I’d be blogging. But the truth is, I have too...

21 September: International Day of Peace and My Baby Brother’s Birthday

Sep 21, 2009 | Birthdays & Anniversaries

Dear Tuck, Happy 53rd Birthday, Big Guy. September 21st is the 264th day of the year. This leaves only 101 days left to celebrate your birthday. As Jim Byrd said to Chuck Barris, “Jesus Christ was dead and alive again by 33. You better get crackin’.”...

“You had your eyes done? [Pause.] Really?”

Sep 5, 2009 | Expat

I kid you not: a woman I really like, who I consider a friend, said this to me at lunch the other day. To her credit, she looked a little chagrined… but she didn't take it back. She waited for an answer!!!! Am I wearing a sign that says, "Abuse me,...

Is It Mahogany or Is It Pine?

Sep 4, 2009 | Sex

This billboard is popping up (no pun intended) all over the place lately. Must be a new ad campaign. Talk about putting it out there.Sign says: "Achieve a Grade 4 woodie with Viagra." First, what is a grade 3 woodie? And is that a graphic for a…? Yeah,...

22 August 2009

Sep 2, 2009 | Festivals & Holidays

Seen in Pricesmart… Since there are no major holidays (besides, hello, Costa Rica's Independence Day) between now and Christmas, LET'S GET STARTED!

Luck

Sep 1, 2009 | China, Foreclosure, Hope, Life, Unintended Consequences

First, a little background music to set the tone: right click here and click on open in a new tab or window. The song should start playing automatically. Perfect song: Vive Ya [So Live, Already!] "Don't minimize the importance of luck in determining...