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The Particular Freedom of Island Life
I cannot count the number of times people have compared living on a tropical island, at least in the Caribbean, to the 50's in the US. Neighbors know you and your business, watch your kids when they run around the block, wave from their front porch, and there's a lot...
An Island Score That Ended Up Costing More
As many of you who have spent time in the Caribbean know, a washing machine can be quite an electric hog. My high efficiency washer here in the States would be impossible to run on my rock, the Dominican Republic. It may be water efficient and mostly energy efficient,...
Holiday Reflections From My Adopted Rock
This was my third Christmas season in the Dominican Republic and while I can't speak for all parts of the island, nor for all expat rock-dwelling transplants like me, but I LOVE that it's still about family here and not just gift-giving. Don't get me wrong - some...