Life

Full Bars, Empty Soul

There was a time when our moods were shaped by real things. Weather. Money. Relationships. Whether the coffee was good…

4 months ago

The Tree That Knows Costa Rica

Trees have a funny way of inserting themselves into our lives without ever asking permission. They stand there while childhood…

4 months ago

The Soul Behind the Wall

There is a certain kind of person who walks through this world without armour, even when it looks like they…

4 months ago

The Practical Recipe to Romance

If you have ever followed a cooking blog, you know the drill. There is always a heartwarming story before the…

4 months ago

Life’s Most Uncomfortable Seat

Nobody lines up for the middle seat. Not on a plane, not in a movie theatre, and certainly not in…

4 months ago

Your Portable Pura Vida Plan

It’s a bit amusing, really. I’m sitting here by my pool in Costa Rica, soaking in humidity like it’s a…

4 months ago

The Quiet Happiness We Keep Missing

If life were a baseball game, most of us would be hitting nothing but curveballs. Some days it feels like…

4 months ago

The New Year’s Resolution Trap

January is the month of bold promises and weak follow-through. It is when gym parking lots overflow, salads feel smug,…

4 months ago

Dusting Off Gratitude

Gratitude used to be the kind of thing your grandmother kept in the china cabinet, right beside the fancy plates…

4 months ago

The Past, the Brew and the Battle

There are a few things you learn quickly after landing in Costa Rica. One, geckos run the place and you…

4 months ago