For all the tongue-in-cheek complaining I do about life on a rock (sort of the point of this blog, actually ... but hey, there's a lot of absurdity to cover on the daily), I'd rather...Read More
Time for a quick island truth. Life on a rock can become suspiciously similar to life on the mainland. But only if you let it. Case in point... When I first arrived here, I took...Read More
Lately, there's been a lot of romance in the island air. Weddings, new relationships, hook-ups ... they've all crossed my radar in recent months. In that last case, all I can say is, gotta love...Read More
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
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
For the most part, I've adapted to the interminable lines that precede virtually every activity here that requires a visit to a government (or pseudo-government) office. Or any place where queues tend to form. You...Read More