OP-ED by Barbara Steenstrup — Phyllis Kramer, a key Democrats Abroad volunteer who lives in Nosara proudly reported: “Today I finally finished getting my oldest voter’s ballot done and faxed in. Micki Price Savage was born in April 1926 on the Lower East Side of New York and raised in […]
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OP-ED by Rafe Martin — Old stories with good lessons. Let me be unequivocally clear about our current politics – I was just re-reading an older book (2002) of mine titled, “The World Before This One.” It uses Seneca (Iroquois) legends from around Rochester, NY, to create a novel about […]
OP-ED by Michale Gabriel — The Past. In 1977, at the age of 32, I had the honor of chairing Alaska’s exhibit for the International Women’s Conference in Houston, Texas. The exhibit featured powerful women, resilient women, women of purpose—including a judge from Barrow, who, after administering justice in her […]
OP-ED by Steve Johnson and Barbara Steenstrup – As you know by now, the United States presidential election is a contest between a LAW DEFENDER and a FELON. The contrast is stark. Yet, the race, with only two weeks to go. is a dead heat. As a result, many U.S. […]
OP-ED by Barbara Steenstrup – Currently, only ballots sent via fax, email (where permitted), or courier services (such as DHL/Fedex) will be received in time to be counted. Donald Trump and his surrogates including Elon Musk are putting out lies and innuendos about the legitimacy of the votes of US […]
By Michale Gabriel – When I watch the news and observe a campaign filled with vitriol, name calling, untruths, mocking, and bullying, and conversely, observe a campaign filled with love, hope, respect, and possibility while recognizing where we’ve failed and must do better, I am reminded of this story from […]
By Michale Gabriel – I never thought that one of my labels/ monikers would be “Childless Cat Lady!” But just know, I wear it with pride! Cause this “childless cat lady” has been impacting, influencing, improving the lives of children for over 50 years….as a social worker, a director of […]
QCOSTARICA (OP-ED) By Art Munoz – When people say that crime in Costa Rica is just like everywhere else, especially for folks from the U.S.A. and Canada, they often mean well. They suggest that using 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 is all you need to stay safe. But is it really that simple? […]
QCOSTARICA (Guest Contributor) Costa Rica is widely recognized for its political stability, natural beauty, and quality of life (Nicoya in Guanacaste is a globally recognized blue zone, for example). Over the years, it has attracted a growing number of expatriates seeking a life change where they simplify the complex and […]
QCOSTARICA (Guest Contributor) Dreaming of owning a slice of paradise? Costa Rica offers not only lush landscapes and a stable political environment but also a friendly investment climate. Here’s what you need to know—and remember, contact your legal expert prior to making any decision. Understanding the basics: type of properties […]