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Being Present
To live in the moment is great advice, but something I am usually forced to practice by adverse circumstances. In a crisis, all my unimportant stuff and everyday complaints finally disappear. Yesterday’s cares evaporate while tomorrow’s plans become elusive. Today is all that exists. Along with that awareness comes clarity of what to value and … Continue reading Being Present
Yes, I’m still alive!
It’s not laziness, or even lack of organization that is to blame. Seven weeks of time just slipped by. The last week of November through early December John and I were on the move, hiking on the North Island and traveling with our daughter. Somehow, moving around truly interrupted my focus and my writing. Yes, … Continue reading Yes, I’m still alive!
True Grit
Traffic congestion is a certainty in Sint Maarteen. Semis, fire trucks, and confused tourists on ATVs all vie to navigate the single main road with too many cars and potholes. Motorcycles race between lanes of traffic and taxis pass in front of oncoming vehicles without caution. If you travel to another part of the island, … Continue reading True Grit
Farewell, Ahipara
We celebrated Thanksgiving a week early and roasted a 12-pound turkey for three people just to have lots and lots of stuffing. My stuffing recipe is an age-old one from my mother, something she improvised with butter and toasted bread. Over the years, I tweaked it, adding onion and mushroom. A basic recipe that still … Continue reading Farewell, Ahipara
Losing sight of the Shore 