8 Quirky Days in My Island Hospital
As part of the growing number of baby boomers entering retirement, we had to think seriously about health care availability when deciding to retire to an island outside the US. We knew that there were options for care on our rock, as well as in the nearby US...
What’s Cooking, Island Chefs?
Question: "What’s for dinner?" Answer: "What do we have?" In the Land of Plenty, the answer might rather be, “What do you feel like eating?”, but you can forget about that on our island, especially if it’s a Sunday or a Monday. Not much is open on Sundays, and the...
How to Feel Sexy with Island Swamp Ass
It’s just not possible. Sorry to disappoint with that title, but it did give you hope for a minute, didn’t it? As we find ourselves at the apex of the extra-humid months here on island, let's face it - there isn’t a lot you can do to feel sexy. Sweat, no matter where...
Water Conservation On This Desert Island
In my mind, the term “desert island” was just a synonym for a remote tropical island. I never gave any thought to the word “desert” by itself, but I should have. At least, it should have made me think of issues associated with water, issues like: Where does it come...
Gambling with My Grin: Choosing an Island Dentist
Any time you move, whether it be to a new city, a new state, or a new island, you have to go through the process of replacing all of your “people”. Leaving home, you also leave behind a whole host of folks whose jobs it is to keep you healthy, happy, and groomed –...
Marathon Training in the Tropics
In a moment of weakness (read: travel fatigue coupled with birthday brain), I signed up for my first marathon. It seems everyone these days is signing up for an obstacle course race, or a triathlon, or a marathon, so what makes me say it was a "moment of weakness"?...
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