Sweet Surprises

Sweet Surprises

Little known fact: In a former life, I was an event planner. I've always loved party planning, even before I got paid to do it. The creativity, the organizing, the execution. I love it. And...Read More
The Trouble With Paradise

The Trouble With Paradise

Well...not really. There is no real trouble with paradise, it just seems like it sometimes. After all, paradise is pretty much that...paradise. The sun rises, the palm trees sway, the turquoise sea sparkles like a...Read More
Island Medicine (Part 2)

Island Medicine (Part 2)

So a few weeks ago, this happened. And even though it didn't really matter what version of mosquito-born illness I contracted, I did follow through with my doctor's advice and went to the lab for...Read More
Chain Reactions

Chain Reactions

One thing you adapt to fast when you live on an island in the tropics is the reality that there is no such thing as Amazon two-day delivery. At least not on my rock. So...Read More