I took my new sail out today. It was so much fun. I am really getting into this windsurfing. Thanks to all my family members who chipped in (or put money in my bank account) for my birthday. I put it all together and bought a used sail from a guy here in the islands. [...]

The World Cup has become a big part of our lives. I have to admit, this is only the second time I have followed the World Cup. Soccer (aka football) is a really big deal in most parts of the world… was not as big of a deal in my life in the USA. We [...]

Angie bought these mints the other day. Not sure if I should be proud or offended.

Contrary to popular belief, the squeaky wheel does not always get the grease. There is a man that lives down the road from us who uses a wheeled cart to cary rubbish to the dump area every night. Since we spend most of our days with the windows open, we can hear his entire journey [...]

Relationships in the islands are seasonal. People come and go out of my life like seasons. Ironically, there is only one season in the islands… hot with a high of 1000 degrees. My friends always stay as friends, but the frequency of time spent with the friends comes and goes. I might see a friend [...]