our hurricane maria experience
Visiting family in San Antonio this August we happened to be in town as Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast. Bottled water disappeared from grocery […]
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day 9 of the aftermath
(Below is an update I drafted for friends and family while waiting for an internet connection) I imagine there are crews working 12-hour shifts to […]
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a basketball lovers paradise
This time of year it’s not uncommon for the Atlantic ocean to look as serene as a lake. It’s absolutely mesmerizing to watch the sun set against […]
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pay at the pump in puerto rico?
“Para llenar el tanque a la siete, por favor.” This is one of the first full phrases of Spanish I learned when I moved to […]
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another reason to find work online before moving to puerto rico
I see you are living near Rincon or in Rincon, not quite sure… So I’m a waitress in the states right now, would you suggest working at […]
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our introduction to healthcare in puerto rico
Cartwheels at the beach provided an opportunity none of us really wanted; the opportunity to find out for ourselves what healthcare in Puerto Rico is like. Waylon loves doing handstands and cartwheels at […]
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still here, but taking a break
In the states, as the first cold fronts blow through and your wardrobe transitions to warmer clothing, you can subconsciously sense the holidays coming . Not only do you […]
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moving to puerto rico with kids
Depending on their age and dispositions, moving to a new and unfamiliar place like Puerto Rico can be very stressful for children. Our oldest is […]
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cost of a college education in puerto rico
It’s no secret that the cost of a college education has been soaring stateside. Beginning in the ’90s, the price has been rising much faster […]
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dealing with the fact that we can’t vote for president in puerto rico
“Puerto Rico!? But they can’t vote in the presidential election!” Those were the first words out of a concerned neighbor’s mouth when I told her we were […]
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