By Todd Pequeen Is there a game more treacherous than life? Trying to balance our physical, emotional, and spiritual lives with cultural, religious, and family values can become overwhelming. Curses and blessings are often one in the same. Next we intermingle human factors such as desires and mistakes coupled with
Read MoreBy Eli Rowe So, here’s an interesting story: About a week ago, I was in my room, using my computer, when I heard my boyfriend holler in the living room. I got up to see what the fuss was about. He told me there was a huge iguana who just
Read MoreBy Glen Bains Check pool chemistry 2-3 times per week during the summer and once per week in the winter. Clean out skimmer basket(s) weekly, or as needed if conditions exist. Clean hair and lint pot in the pump every couple of weeks or as needed. Turn off pump to
Read MoreComplete el siguiente cuadro haciendo las conjugaciones correctas en el Presente de Indicativo: VERBO YO TÚ USTED USTEDES Gastar Beber Vivir Recorrer Faltar Pretender Prohibir
Read MoreBy Shelagh Duncan Outdoor kitchens in many old Mediterranean farmhouses and homes have pizza ovens, fireplaces, grills, sinks and work counters, set in covered terraces, courtyards and gardens. Today, this trend is growing wherever the climate allows – especially so here in Costa Rica. In this part of the world
Read MoreBy Jeannie Bird Back in Quepos/Manuel Antonio – this being my 7th journey to Costa Rica and every time there is always something to write home about. I choose to be on foot while living here for 3 months and find myself discovering wonderful quiet side roads, waterfalls, and pristine
Read MoreBy Jennifer Rice Great things are happening here at KSTR with more exciting things to come during the new year! We have received permission to move our Rescue Center to the Finca in the country, which is also where the KSTR Sanctuary, sustainable farm and the Blue Banyan Inn are located. Our
Read MoreBy Os ¡Feliz Año Nuevo gente! = ¡Happy New Year people! I hope you had a Feliz Navidad and everything is all right. ¡Bendiciones=Blessings! Students and friends always tell me that they don’t know how to put the things together in Spanish. Well, let’s start the year learning that, ok?
Read MoreCAPRICORN – December 22-January 19 The world moves pretty fast around you and you must learn to slow it down to a reasonable pace. Much of this can be done with a hefty broad-sword. You’re single. So what are you doing reading this when you could be out there having
Read MoreBienvenidos/Welcome to Paradise..if you are reading this then we have made it through the Mayan End of the World deadline- yahoo! and New Year’s Eve festivities since we are writing this mid December….Happy New Year – Feliz Año Nuevo………lucky you to be spending your holiday in beautiful Costa Rica…we hope
Read MoreDear Friends & Neighbors, It’s time to make your voice heard in the community by voting for your local favorites. The results will be published as an eBook and a print book titled, “The Best of Manuel Antonio & Quepos, 2013.” This community project will culminate in a local event
Read MoreBy Jack Ewing Be Careful Bird Watching is Addictive Do you think birds are boring, and don’t see why anyone would want to watch them? Don’t put this article down yet. Let me share with you one interesting tidbit of information about birds, and see if you still think they
Read MoreCorrija las siguientes oraciones usando el adjetivo posesivo correcto. Luisa tiene un salón muy grande. Su salón es grande. Esta es la casa suyas. Aquel es nuestro hija. Vamos a nuestra casa (de nosotros). Lo voy a ver en el televisor mío (de mí). Aquel es tus pájaro. Van a leer
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