There were few bugs in Costa Rica during our recent trip there -- and surprisingly few mosquitoes, given what I'm used to at this time of year in the DMV area.   Though I will note -- and it was witnessed by a few people -- I did have a streak going with four…

My neighborhood. My parking spot. My front porch. My door. My hallway. My living room, office, kitchen, bedroom and more. My bath. Oh, my bathtub. My space. My home. My place. My vibe. My choices. My home. Yes, I loved the travel to other lands. Yes, I loved the trip, the wedding, the connecting with family. Yes, I loved the celebration, the people, the joy. And,…

Moons back, when I was in my late 20s, my brother and sister were both teaching in Namibia, and my mother--in an expression of largesse and adventure--offered to cover the expenses for the four of us to take a trip together during an extended school break. So, off we went. We were stuffed into a VW Golf…