"Cough, Cough, Cough." My body still coughed through the night, It wasn't Costa Rica's fault. My grandson gave this cough, but I'd fought it off until I got stressed out in San Jose. Then my voice had gone hoarse, but I was sure I'd recovered quickly after all I hadn't been sick for 8 years. … Continue reading Coughing, Doctor, Heading to the Beach. Beautiful Costa Rica
Arriving at Xenia’s Dairy Farm Airbub Costa Rica
Advertisements confused the eyes and the brain, where was the road to San Luis? We turned right onto a very steep little road, which was still paved. We descended down and down the gasping for breath at every turn. I didn't feel afraid, just shocked at the view that descended into rolling clouds coming off … Continue reading Arriving at Xenia’s Dairy Farm Airbub Costa Rica
Driving to Monteverde
Day three we woke up and called Wild Rider to check on our rental car which was to arrive at the hotel at 10:00. I hadn't gotten an email from them since they'd confirmed my reservation for a small 2016 SUV in October. My brother talked since my voice was still questionable from my cold. … Continue reading Driving to Monteverde
First Day in Costa Rica- San Jose
There was a slight turbulence as we descended down to land in San Jose. The city lights outside our window wove down the hillsides like a river. Customs was very simple, at 8:30 pm there weren't any lines except the wait for our luggage. They checked our luggage by just throwing them on a belt … Continue reading First Day in Costa Rica- San Jose
Preparing to go to Costa Rica
We flew as far as Houston so far. We have a three-hour layover here. Yia Yia Mary's Pappas Greek Kitchen with a wonderful gluten-free salad. Hopefully, my stomach will settle down. It really wants me to run to Costa Rica instead of fly, or maybe fight my way there through the sky. Not sit calmly … Continue reading Preparing to go to Costa Rica
Leaving Austin TX
I've been here for two months enjoying the trails and my grandchildren Winter here is temperate and comfortable for a light jacket. Some trees have shed their leaves, but the marvelous live oaks hold on tight until spring. Their branches dance this way and that, reaching down and up. They maintain peaceful groves throughout the … Continue reading Leaving Austin TX
Island Isolation in Minnesota
Today on an island . Motors roar on the lake. Far away across the water. Cars speed by. A breeze drowns our the world. Hush, hush, hush. It smooths and waves gentle cattails. I used to paint. Absorbing the colors and shapes Into my being.Capturing beauty with my fingers. Now I strive To put it … Continue reading Island Isolation in Minnesota
Kidnapped
I was shocked, yet glad to see my book child was still alive when I saw Visions from Two Continents on Amazon Kindle. My publisher Thomson-Shore who originally placed the book on Amazon filled chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 25. They never contacted me concerning the bankruptcy, however when I called them upon my returned … Continue reading Kidnapped
Women’s Writing Retreat at The Clearing Am I Pregnant Again?
My first child was overdue, and a c-section. her conception was an act of joy, a miracle that combined two sets of genes in love. Once conceived she grew on her own. All I needed to do was eat. My first book a mixture of events written on many pages did not write itself, in … Continue reading Women’s Writing Retreat at The Clearing Am I Pregnant Again?
The Bike Trails in Door County, Wisconsin
Isn't there just a bike trail? These look like they're all on roads," my brother asked as he stared at the Door County Bike Trail Map. "There's a couple of good ones. The best visual one is in Peninsula State Park." I answered pointing to dotted lines on the map. We shoved our bikes on … Continue reading The Bike Trails in Door County, Wisconsin
