Shaken Beliefs

Today I questioned my beliefs in a Helpful Greater Spirit and Ancestors. I found out by email that a friend’s teenage son drowned. He was a talented fifteen years old with lots to look forward to. I grieve for his parents and siblings. In my prayers and questions I...

OPOSSUM ,CHICKENS & DOGS

Last night some friends from Atlanta and Chicago visiting here in San Ignacio gave me a call. We decided to meet them for dinner. I first met Oliver about ten years ago while he was doing research on the Garifuna culture. Over the years we had lost touch but due to a...

White-nosed Coati & Tropical Mockingbird

I had to take yesterday and today off from weeding .I guess I strained a muscle somewhere in the back area. My back keeps going into spasm and terrible pain, so bed rest it is for me for a couple of days. Even sitting up to write this blog is painful. Yesterday when I...