100% Uncertain

Well, this has been an interesting trip to the states. For starters, week one, we went to tax court. If tax court doesn't strike fear in your heart, you must not have one. We've been anticipating tax court so long it's no longer terrifying. Just really...

Yes We Can.

Still hugely political these days. If you are on Facebook with me, you are sick to death of my links to all kinda political goings on. I thought it was a phase but, like the autism rabbit hole, I’m still down with it. One of my all-time favorite rabbit holes is...

Too Easy

We renewed our driver's licenses last week. We both dreaded the event. Costa Rica is not known for its efficiency… In fact, remember 27 January – almost three weeks ago – when we were headed back to migración for a stamp? ONE stamp? Had...

Got A Minute?

Please do this. I say do it often. Once a week, at least. Get your Sunday morning yayas, your weekly "who do you guys think you are?" digs in. It's all explained in the short. Which took me all day to do. So, I'm thinking, the least you could do is...

This Is Actually Me:

Scott Oliver from We Love Costa Rica.com invited me to be interviewed on camera for his “move to Costa Rica” video. Try not to notice how crooked my face is.

Letter From A Couple At The Epicenter

This letter was in a local gringo newspaper last week. What a vacation!Dear Editor,My wife and I had just checked in at the La Paz Peace Lodge after our flight to Costa Rica and were taking a nap when the Jan. 8 quake hit. I write in response to some letters and...

Earthquake Relief

These are the two places I know of where you can donate money from outside Costa Rica: Western Union and Tico Bingo online. The money ends up at the Cruz Roja [cruise ROW-ha].Cruz Roja is literally Cross Red, or Red Cross. They are the relief program here. Donating to...