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The Spilling of Words onto Paper
I wrote like crazy while I was living at the OBC in Costa Rica in 2008! I couldn’t help myself; I was so dang inspired! Here are two unrelated literary chunks—ramblings, really—that made it from brain to paper during my … Continue reading
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Living in Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula
While the hours in Golfo Dulce are spent looking for wildlife, my time on terra firma is deeply enriched by people and places. In fact, this entire journey began with a single email from my treasured and respected friend, biologist … Continue reading
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Charging Across the Wild Blue
Here the water is a capricious beauty, changing colors on a whim like outfits to suit her mood. Blues and greens are favorites, but I have also seen gloomy greys and the softest of pinks. And after every sunset she … Continue reading
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Morning Swim in Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
The water is almost perfectly smooth, the wind calm. I am silent, breathing slowly through my nose, which hovers just above the languid surface. My legs and arms are hidden, swirling in smooth circles as they tread the aqueous space … Continue reading
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A Very Special Holli-day
Ho! Ho! Ho! I hope everyone is enjoying a fun and festive holiday! This morning Malki helped us celebrate Christmas with her traditional shredding of paper as we opened presents. And many presents there were, wonderful items from our closest … Continue reading
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Spanish Immersion in Guatemala
Today I’m blogging from the beautiful old colonial town of Antigua in Guatemala. I’m here this week for Spanish immersion classes. Students learn one-on-one at La Union—I have opted for seven hours of private lessons a day, plus homework. The … Continue reading
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A Poem of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day Today I give thanks for the sun’s warming ray, her goldenrod light turning night into day. Feeling earth underfoot, whether mountain or plain, to see sweeping of clouds, smell the sprinkle of rain. A tree’s gentle breeze giving swell to … Continue reading
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Brooke & Friends Video
My treasured friend Tony Subia just surprised me with this 3-minute video that he created using elements from my website: I first worked with SubiaCreative (www.subiacreative.com) when I was eighteen years old. I soon met Tony and his family—gorgeous wife Ruby, … Continue reading
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Going Green for Greens
Kevin and I are always looking for ways to eat more healthfully, so we recently became members in a CSA called Desert Roots Farm (http://www.desertrootsfarm.com). CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture—members own “shares” in seasonal crops and receive produce direct … Continue reading
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Born Free: A Gecko Story
It was heart retching to see a baby so emaciated! Last week I happened into the garage and, glancing down, discovered a hatchling Western Banded gecko (scientifically named Coleonyx variegates) stuck in an empty dog bowl and nearly dead from starvation. … Continue reading
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