You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Humor is an essential part of island life. After all, when a flying cockroach the size of a sparrow decides to take flight straight at your head, the only response (after shrieking and running full...Read More
The Difference A Year Makes
You know those "you have memories" posts you get in your Facebook news feed? Most days, I just glance at mine and keep scrolling. Sometimes I smile at a photo that takes me back to...Read More
Darkness and Light (and how you can help)
One week out from Hurricane Irma. Military forces from the UK, US, France & The Netherlands have finally moved in to restore some semblance of order. The looting is subsiding and aid is being distributed....Read More
When Life Hands You Lemons…Go Kitesurfing
Sometimes it is hard to find the humor in a situation. Or even in life in general. Which is what I've been struggling with recently. Not at the micro-level. In that respect, things are humming...Read More
The Peculiar Predicament of Island Girls in August
Ah, summer. That most wonderful of seasons. The time when people enthusiastically embrace the onset of warmer, sunnier, cheerier months. They head outdoors and partake in nature. They go to concerts on the green. They...Read More
The Universe is Laughing (with me, not at me, I hope)
I have a confession. You may want to sit down first. Or not. Totally up to you. Have you decided? Are you ready? Here goes... Things are not always perfect in paradise. I hope I'm...Read More