Stress

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…

9 months ago

The Christmas Hangover

The rush before Christmas never arrives quietly. It bursts in like a drunk uncle who ignores the doorbell and immediately…

10 months ago

Unlearning in Costa Rica

Moving to Costa Rica is a little like joining a circus without realizing you’re the main act. One day you’re…

1 year 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.…

1 year ago

Balance Served with a Side of Rice and Beans

If you ever visit Costa Rica on a Sunday, you might notice something peculiar. The streets are quieter, the shops…

1 year ago

Lessons from the Slow Lane

We live in a world where “faster” is practically a virtue. Fast food, express checkouts, instant downloads. If you do…

1 year ago

Happiness Poured Simple

It had been years since they had walked the halls of their old college, but here they were again, a…

1 year ago

The Scenic Route to Solutions

Life in Costa Rica has a way of slowing you down just enough to notice things you might have missed…

1 year ago

Driving in Costa Rica: The Road to Pura Vida

There are certain things you prepare for in life: retirement, marriage, the Leafs losing early in the playoffs. Driving in…

1 year ago

Turning the Page to Pura Vida

When we began planning our move to Costa Rica, we didn’t want to live the gringo life, separate from the…

1 year ago