Category Archives: Thoughts

Adventures in Piedades

Posted on February 10, 2013 by womanseyeview

For a small country Costa Rica sure has a lot of mature Canadians and Americans living in condos – sometimes it feels like a hillier, less humid Florida. While the gated community lifestyle doesn’t appeal to me it certainly seems … Continue reading →

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Gifts around us

Posted on February 8, 2013 by womanseyeview

Maybe when you’re in a different place you look more closely at your environment and marvel at the gifts that are there if you just open your eyes. The tree out the back with its orange jewels glinting in the … Continue reading →

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Airport Art?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by womanseyeview

Ger was the first one to introduce me to the concept of ‘airport art’ – a faux handicraft made to appeal to tourists, that doesn’t represent the country or culture it comes from. Well in Costa Rica they’ve put a … Continue reading →

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December Daisy?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by womanseyeview

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

Posted on September 16, 2012 by womanseyeview

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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Los Campesinos

Posted on March 13, 2012 by womanseyeview

Worn down by life these bronze figures in a main square in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica stand as a stark reminder of the history of working people everywhere. Why the city decided on this realistic depiction of peasants must … Continue reading →

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What could be better than the first day of school?

Posted on March 10, 2012 by womanseyeview

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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Relaxed or Bored?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by womanseyeview

Sometimes it’s hard to distinguish between these two emotions. Is being bored just not knowing how to relax? As you get more experienced in life you learn to savour those moments where you’re not rushing headlong to nowhere. These two … Continue reading →

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Launched IWD 2012

Posted on March 8, 2012 by womanseyeview

Travel, family, work, politics or just observations on my fellow subway commuters – my woman’s eye view is what I offer.  Hopefully I can occasionally interest friends and family with my thoughts or my photos and sometimes maybe stimulate a … Continue reading →

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