Life

Learning To Play Guitar: Buzzing Chords in the Tropics

Music has always been part of my life. I grew up pounding out hymns and cheesy traditional pop tunes on…

8 months ago

I Remember: Unspoken Pride

A father’s heart is full of memories. Some are heavy, some are bright, and many are left unspoken. I have…

8 months ago

Plans, Puddles, and Pura Vida

We all love a good plan. There is comfort in scribbling down numbers, circling dates on a calendar, and telling…

9 months ago

The Weight of Silence

There are moments when silence is louder than a scream. Anyone who has sat across from a loved one in…

9 months ago

The Soul of Costa Rica

When I first set foot in Costa Rica, I expected beaches, jungles and toucans. I found them, of course, but…

9 months ago

The Stereotype Syndrome

We live in a world obsessed with labels. Not the simple, practical kind that help you sort laundry or organize…

9 months ago

The Empty Boat: Steering Clear of Anger

Picture yourself drifting on Lake Arenal, the volcano standing tall in the background, a light breeze playing with the ripples…

9 months ago

From Butterflies to Legacy: The Six Stages of Marriage

Marriage is a lot like signing up for a gym membership. At first, you’re excited, motivated, and convinced you’ll have…

9 months ago

Political Stubbornness: A Party’s Blind Spot

Since Stephen Harper, the Conservative Party of Canada has lost four straight federal elections. That is a cold streak even…

9 months ago

Dancing to the Clock’s Rhythm

Every now and then I hear it. Tic-toc, tic-toc. It’s not the wall clock, it’s the one in my head.…

9 months ago