Category Archives: Life

Simple San Jose Sunday

A lot of people rush through San Jose on their way to the sexier parts of Costa Rica. Ger and I have always felt comfortable here though – shabby and decidedly non-gentrified as it may be. So on a Sunday … Continue reading

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December Daisy?

Today we received our first Christmas cards and the neighbourhood is starting to light up with colourful display’s of the season. Then there is the garden which appears a tad confused so I took some photos today to show what … Continue reading

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On being regarded a technical expert

It’s true that one person’s expert is another person’s idiot but right now I’m basking in the status of expert! My friend Cheryl (who sometimes mistakes me for smart and I enjoy the moment!) asked me to walk her through … Continue reading

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Southampton art school travel writing course

Spending a weekend in Southampton, Ontario with my friend Cheryl anytime is worth the drive from Toronto – however this weekend had an added bonus as we both participated in a course for aspiring travel writers at the Southampton Art … Continue reading

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What could be better than the first day of school?

As I watched my granddaughter and her friends joyously greet each other on the first day of grade three, I realized how much pleasure comes from life’s small milestones. One of the tricks is to recognize those moments…one that if … Continue reading

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