Didn’t have to use my umbrella yesterday

This morning started out clear and sunny, then got cloudy. Right now it is kind of half overcast, a bright gray day. The power went off briefly this morning, making everyone on my floor groan in one voice. It’s weird, even though the power to all our computers went off, the air-conditioning kept up its [...]

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Identity & Celebrity: Another Long Post

Identity is a fundamental part of reality. I would define identity as the intrinsic reality of any given thing, its essence and appearance taken together. My definition of identity is part of me, and contributes to my identity. I could look up someone elses definition of identity, and my definition might change slightly. But would [...]

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Great New Blog!

There is a wonderful new blog on WordPress, of special interest to Central Coast citizens, cyclists, and all those interested in freedom and articulate written expression.
It is called Xasáuan Today. Check it out. I think you will like it.

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Trip to San Jose

Friday, October 12, 2007
This morning we had coffee, tortillas made with cuajada, and some other food.
We washed the dishes and set out on the bus for San Jose. Ily’s friend in the Teatro Nacional (National Theater) gave her free tickets to a dress rehearsal of Oscar Wilde’s ballet, “El Cumpleaños de la Infanta (The [...]

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Puntarenas in the rain

I’m soaking now in warmish rain, down by the coast in Puntarenas.
We are at a big ClubMed-style place with wrist-bands and everything included (except internet), with Ilys mom and step dad. My punctuation is weird due to the Spanish keyboard. I’m paying $4 an hour for this connection, in town it is $1.
Food is great [...]

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