When I moved to Costa Rica several years ago, I adopted the “less is more” philosophy and divested myself of most of my worldly possessions. There is something liberating about not being bogged down by stuff. Even now, living back in California, I have strict rules about stuff. It has to be … Continue reading
I have a special Sister-Friend who is having a special birthday in a few days. I asked Lynn what she had planned. “I plan on hibernating until it’s over!” “Oh, no you don’t!” I replied. She and her husband, Lucas, just moved to Ohio from northern California. They were living in Costa Rica before … Continue reading
Part 1 I convinced myself I was “homefull” with so many friends offering to house me. Lynn and Lucas offered me their cabin in Green Valley Lake, as well as a room with bath in their Redwood City apartment. Linda offered me luxury accommodations in her “Guest House” which resembles the luxury penthouse at Caesar’s Palace. … Continue reading
“My momma always said there’s an awful lot you can tell about a person by his shoes. Where they go. Where they been,” said Forrest Gump. Can you believe that was over twenty years ago? The words still hold true. A week ago I was strutting around in red suede stilettos. Today I … Continue reading
Why am I leaving Paradise? Well, to go to my next Paradise, of course. 9 things I will miss about Costa Rica: 1. The weather! Atenas’ claim to fame – “The best climate in the world” – may not be absolutely accurate, but it’s pretty darn good. You think I will be running around in skimpy little … Continue reading
I was lost in a sea of social media! I thought I had WordPress down, had been blogging on a regular basis, and knew how to navigate the basics. And then they improved the site. Oh no! Where did my buttons go? While I was busy focusing on my book “Flying High with Carole Jean,” and not … Continue reading
I was packed and ready to fly. I had spent days preparing for the airline reunion in Atlanta – a gathering of “Stewardesses of the 1960’s and 70’s.” Yes, there is such a group! In fact we have over 7,000 members! Nancy Duke, the organizer of this “first annual,” had no idea what she set … Continue reading
And we’re not just anybody! As a newly self-published author, I have a heightened respect for anybody who ventures into such a project. It takes a village! I would have been lost without my village. At times, it was the blind leading the blind, but we did it! And had fun along the way. Writing the book … Continue reading
Yep, we took it on the road! The Jocelyn Farquhar Art Show in Atenas was so successful, we decided others should have the opportunity to enjoy this unique artist’s work. https://caroleconnolly.wordpress.com/2015/01/12/do-not-tell-me-it-cant-be-done/ We were fortunate to hold the show at El Sueño de Mariana in Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica https://www.google.com/search?rls=aso&client=gmail&q=VRBO199490 … Continue reading
Sonoma, an adorable Siberian Husky, has gone to Doggie Heaven. She was only five years old, but she had a rich and full life with Lynn and Lucas. She started out as a rescue dog who was brought to them by a neighbor in California who knew they already had a Husky. What’s one … Continue reading
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