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Evolution of an Island Writer
Looking in from the outside, it must seem as if those of us lucky enough to reside in the Caribbean region are blessed. The sky is blue, the sea is warm, and the sun shines almost every day of the year. Though gazing out from the inside, it can be a different story...
Maria, Maria! Diary of a Category 5 Hurricane on Dominica
I know these posts are supposed to be humorous, but sometimes life is a joke told so cunningly that it takes all our wits to understand it. If it’s the difficult times that present the greatest chances to grow and develop inner strength, then the passage of Hurricane...
The Wild Side
Perhaps because I'm an only child, I've always had an affinity for animals. I'm allergic to cats, but I treasured all other pets my parents allowed me to keep as a kid. I was often late for school because I hadn't finished dressing up my Dachshund dog, Longfellow. I...
Island Granny to the Rescue!
While I live in the mountains on the edge of the rainforest in Dominica, the island is so steep and narrow (13 miles wide, 26 miles long with 5,000 ft.volcanoes) that I am still in close proximity to the sea. Truly the best of both worlds - lucky me! When I've had...
Dispatches from the Rainforest
Over twenty years ago, I left the security of friends, family, and gainful employment back in the States and took a chance on a beautifully wild Caribbean island. But where exactly should I first hang my hat on the rugged volcanic rock of Dominica? My half-frozen,...