Life Lesson

A Judge of Character

A struggling handyman was walking home one evening when he spotted a leather wallet lying near the curb. Inside, he…

1 year ago

From My Mistakes, Your Wisdom

To my children, I’ve done my best to raise you with the heart and hands I had at the time.…

1 year ago

Beer Snobbery: Hold My Pint

I’ve been a beer drinker for the better part of 45 years. That doesn’t make me a connoisseur. It makes…

1 year ago

Silver Threads and Untold Truths

We often hear people say, “A woman’s hands reveal her age.” And if not her hands, then her neck, her…

1 year ago

Costa Rica Chronicles Part-3: Smart Strategies

Smart Strategies to Ensure It’s Worth the Move Welcome to Part 3—the serious (but still breezy) finale of our Costa Rica Chronicles.…

1 year ago

Costa Rica Chronicles Part-2: Why It Fails

This is Part 2 of our Costa Rica Chronicles, where we dig beneath the coconut‑scented sunsets to uncover why some expats, despite…

1 year ago

Costa Rica Chronicles Part-1: Why Do It

Welcome to our three‑part adventure into expat life in Costa Rica: Part 1 explores the top reasons expats pack their bags for…

1 year ago

From a Father’s Heart to His Daughter

Dear daughter, If the day ever comes when my mind begins to slip, when faces seem unfamiliar and memories fade…

1 year ago

Love On An Empty Stomach

They say the spark fades with time. That after years together, passion simmers down to routine, and routine to silence.…

1 year ago

Thirty-Five Years and One Bold Request

They sat tucked away in the corner of a quiet little restaurant. The kind with real tablecloths, soft candlelight, and…

1 year ago