Jul 11, 2010 | Health & Wellness, Pneumonia
DAILY REFLECTIONS July 4 IDENTIFYING FEAR: “The chief activator of our defects has been self-centered fear…” When I feel uncomfortable, irritated, or depressed, I look for fear. This “evil and corroding thread” is the root of my distress:...
Jul 6, 2010 | CR: Working, Key West, Oil Disaster, WINSTON
So much has happened since last post, I can’t think where to start. This episode really begins with the Key West trip, so let’s start there. Pero primero (but first), the really big news: Winston has 99.9% recovered from heatstroke. When I left for Key...
Jun 20, 2010 | Key West, Pneumonia, SANDFORD
I’m in Key West right now, chillin’. Yep, chillin’ in 90 degree heat. I had planned to come up the 2nd week of May, to check on the properties I manage, see about adding rentals to that corral, to chill. I had a ticket paid for and everything. Then I...
Jun 2, 2010 | Bureaucracy, Immigration, Legal Arrangements, Teenagers, Travel Tips
You will be, too, when you read this, especially if you’ve ever had first-hand experience with migración. If you are moving to Costa Rica, a visit to migración will be required sooner or later. By the way, be sure to take your own papel higenico [pa-PELL...
May 24, 2010 | Philosophy, Pneumonia
I’m doing great, off the O2, feeling like my old self emotionally and mentally, just without the energy to do my old routine. I still have an annoying cough and still hoarse from the respirator, but both are improving. One day at a time and all that. While in...
Aug 10, 2006 | Real Estate
This is a picture of the Arenal Volcano which we took in February. Totally awesome. And not for sale. I think it's the only real estate in Costa Rica that isn't for sale. Shades of Key West. The real estate scene here is fascinating. If you've been...
Sep 1, 2005 | Criticia Voluptua Right-Right, Expat, Recovering REALTOR®
Wife, mom, dog owner, polloista (chicken owner) and Recovering REALTOR® living in Costa Rica Formerly of Key West, FL since sometime in the late ’70s Here’s a short video interview conducted by Scott Oliver of WeLoveCostaRica.com: PersonalMarried since...