March 1 . Issue 178

My Monthly Journal Magic in paradise, Pura Vida, yes a pure life in a land with a national symbol that speaks of beauty, the blue morpho butterfly. A sizeable striking butterfly with iridescent blue wings. The symbol of Costa Rica’s rich ecosystems. 1. I am back home in San Jose, Costa Rica. My place is… Continue reading March 1 . Issue 178

October 25 . Issue 173

Song for Autumn by Mary Oliver In the deep fall don’t you imagine the leaves think how comfortable it will be to touch the earth instead of the nothingness of air and the endless freshets of wind? And don’t you think the trees themselves, especially those with mossy, warm caves, begin to think of the… Continue reading October 25 . Issue 173