by Elizabeth Cowan | Aug 31, 2019 | Blog
It is customary to bring a gift to the people who invited you. But what about a parting gift? Should the guest and the host offer a memento of the time they spent together? As it turned out, the last few days in Costa Rica were memorable for several reasons. A...
by Elizabeth Cowan | Aug 25, 2019 | Blog, Featured
Some days you walk along the beach, and the tide keeps a respectful distance, also known as low tide. Under normal conditions, Rio Manzanillo is a narrow river that flows down the mountain into the sea. It is easily crossable at about ankle to shin deep. The upside of...
by Elizabeth Cowan | Aug 22, 2019 | Blog
What comes to mind when you hear the term Artificial Intelligence? Some equate AI with robots and androids. The definition of Artificial Intelligence is: “The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence,...
by Elizabeth Cowan | Aug 22, 2019 | Blog
Did you know living in Paradise has a downside? Tourists tend to focus on having fun. If they move to Paradise permanently, reality will smack them in the face or other body parts with gleeful gusto. Disillusionment often follows, which can become an expensive shock....
by Elizabeth Cowan | Aug 22, 2019 | Blog
Insects are this lady’s least favorite inhabitants of our planet. Yes, in the grand scheme of things they serve a purpose, specifically when it comes to sustaining birds, lizards, and some mammals. To the best of our knowledge, Earth is not home to Klingons. So,...