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November 27, 2009 04:42 PM EST --
Thanksgiving is not a holiday in Costa Rica, but some hotels and restaurants offer a special Thanksgiving meal for us gringos who don't want to cook. The only turkeys that are available are imported from . . .
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November 25, 2009 08:09 PM EST --
I love these words from Amma, saint and humanitarian from India:
Someone asked Amma, "Why should one follow the spiritual path?"
Amma replied, "This is like the seed asking, "Why should . . .
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November 11, 2009 07:58 PM EST --
Today, I decided to take a short trip to Puriscal. It is only about an hour away from San Jose and I wanted a diversion for the day. The scenery was absolutely lush and the nice breezes from the mountains . . .
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November 04, 2009 08:20 AM EST --
Not an easy, simplistic answer to this question, but I know we have a lot of enlightened souls on Gather and I think we will come up with a lot of solutions. The problems are many. On a grand . . .
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November 03, 2009 08:29 AM EST --
Good morning, Gather,
I recently did a little outing on a Sunday to Alajuela. It is Costa Rica's second largest city and is only about 45 minutes from San Jose. The central park there is quite lovely . . .
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November 02, 2009 08:46 AM EST --
Don't get alarmed about this title, I'm safe and sound in Costa Rica. I recently finished this story about a true experience of mine in the 1970's. Hope you enjoy the story. By the way I've been scarce . . .
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September 08, 2009 10:18 AM EDT --
I love an inspirational story and Hounded, Truman's Story shines as how the planting of the mustard seed can grow in someone's soul. This biography of Truman Mahoney and his brother Harry recounts their . . .
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September 07, 2009 12:28 PM EDT --
Just click on the this video of a 1970's Joni Mitchell concert and know THOSE WERE THE DAYS!
http://new.music.yahoo.com/joni-mitchell/videos/view/edith-and-the-king-pin--157434282
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September 05, 2009 08:45 AM EDT --
Working Joe’s Dream Comes True: Retires in Costa Rica and Becomes a Published Author
By Vincent di Fondi
Is this ever going to end? I thought to myself . . .
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August 29, 2009 09:36 AM EDT --
As a new author, I can learn a lot from Marie Pinschmidt. Her novel, Man on the Balcony, helps me to appreciate the romance genre. Marie's touching, comforting writing style made me feel that the main . . .
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August 22, 2009 01:32 PM EDT --
Hello Gather Friends,
The past month has been quite full as I started the initial marketing plan for my book BLESSED ABDUCTION. I deleted my most recent post after my book became available on the major . . .
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July 19, 2009 08:32 AM EDT --
Hello Gather,
Last week was an exciting week for me because my novel, BLESSED ABDUCTION, was published. I started it in November of 2007 and finished it in October of 2008. I probably would not have . . .
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July 14, 2009 10:08 AM EDT --
Good morning Gather,
I'm working on a chapter in my new novel which takes place in Brazil. Brazil is quite a remarkable place. I spent a month there over thirty years ago and plan to visit it one more . . .
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July 09, 2009 08:06 AM EDT --
A friend and I were talking recently about how some people seem to just complain and whine all the time about their miserable lot in life. Do you know or have known in the past someone who does . . .
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July 03, 2009 10:14 AM EDT --
If the Senate health care plan becomes law, everyone will be required to have health insurance just as in the state of Massachusettes. A $1000/year fine would be imposed for those who refuse to purchase . . .
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July 02, 2009 09:51 AM EDT --
A few days ago I was talking with a couple of Christian friends and the topic of Jesus' Virgin Birth came up. I was quite surprised that the two friends said that they do not believe that a virgin birth . . .
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June 25, 2009 08:01 AM EDT --
Good morning Gather, I may not be on Gather too much in the next 2 or 3 weeks because I am doing proofing for my book, BLESSED ABDUCTION. Maybe all of you experienced writers and book buyers can help . . .
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June 21, 2009 10:10 AM EDT --
Me? Moi? You mean I can help do this? Yes, you can. The world starts in our own neighborhoods. But there's not a lot I can do, there's wars, famine, hatred, environmental disasters, unjust exploitation . . .
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June 20, 2009 09:32 AM EDT --
Good morning, Gather,
In the course of my daily life here in San Jose, Costa Rica I talk with a lot of people - on the bus, restaurants, stores, and on the street. I love to practice my Spanish. I get . . .
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June 19, 2009 09:20 AM EDT --
Good morning Gather, I noticed in the news that the President is expected to sign into law a bill called "cash for clunkers." If consumers buy a new fuel efficient car that improves the fuel efficiency . . .
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