Most of you were aware that my house was for sale and that eventually, I would be moving to Costa Rica. Some of you knew that I accepted an offer on the house on November 10. Virtually none of you are aware that the sale closed yesterday. This morning, I booked a flight to Costa […]
My Journal
Butterflies and Tadpoles
As I enter the winter of my life, I reflect. I find that age does not necessarily bring wisdom, for I have younger friends who are much wiser than I, but it does bring experience. When I was young, the highlight of my existence was chasing butterflies and catching tadpoles. I knew all of the […]
The National Bird of Costa Rica
The Clay-colored Thrush In January 1977, the government under Mr. Daniel Oduber Quiros, desigated the Clay-colored Thrush (Turdus grayi) as the national bird of Costa Rica. In Costa Rica the bird is known as the Yigüirro. It was previously known as the Clay-colored Robin. From eastern Mexico to northern Colombia, this nondescript thrush is very […]