The Eagles Have Landed

After having flown hither and yon for the entire summer, Hal and the boys and I are finally all in one place again: Kentucky. Where it looks like we'll stay. At least, that's the plan today. Or, it was an hour ago. The original plan, waaaay back in June, when...

What Is It With The Roads Here?

In the USA, I mean. No potholes, no gravel, no pavement dropping off the side down the mountain. No missing manhole covers. No ditches. No roads (so far) that go from pavement to gravel to rutted riverbed to pavement to riverbed to grassy knoll… well, you get...

Leaving The Life

Moving from Costa Rica is way harder than I thought it would be. I have completely misjudged how attached I am to our lives here, to the Costa Rican people, to my new friends. In the past couple of days, in particular, I realize I have made friends here in less than...

Git Jir Excellent Crap Rat Cheer*

Yep, we are really doing it. Now's your chance to have genuine Saratica pre-owned excellent crap. You might never get this chance again. Actually, knowing me, you probably will. Anyhoo, here's this round's Great Stuff:• 2006 Kymco Xciting 500 maxi-scooter...

The Gringo Teen Thang

Maybe some of the following applies to tico teens, too, I don't know. I only know mine. Very well. As they do me, since we're together all day every single day and always have been. In Fred's comment yesterday, he brought up points I had originally...

Good Car Cheap:

All wheel drive, 5 speed manual, 152,000 miles, converted to propane, runs 40% cheaper and lots cleaner than gas, runs on gas or LP with the flip of a switch, over 600 mile range with both tanks full. Good rubber, new battery. Clutch, water pump and radiator replaced...

Fridge For Sale

SOLD $400Whirlpool fridge 13 cu. ft., Model 8WRT 13TGLKB. Frost-free freezer on top, 6' tall, 2' wide, 2' deep, rarely used, runs perfectly. Used as a back-up fridge. $400 or best offer before Saturday 21 August 2010. In Escazú.Click on pictures to see...

Morning In KY

My Kentucky backyard this morning… The fog is actually fog here, not clouds like in Costa Rica! Did another yoga class yesterday, it was much harder than the first one and I LOVED it! It was taught by my friend, Cindy, at her massage and yoga studio in downtown...