Of all the elements that make up our world, time has got to be the funniest. Funny, I suppose, in a ha-ha way but also funny in a “I don’t get it” way or in … Read More
The Hottest Week of My Life
I have a love-hate relationship with fans. Without them I could quite possibly die. But they sure do make my life miserable. The constant barrage of warm-hot air assaults my poor baby skin and causes … Read More
The Glam of Easter
Sigh. It’s over. Life is back to normal…people working, children studying, blah blah blah. If only Easter could last all year! Unbeknownst to some, Easter actually kicks off 40 days prior when we have the … Read More
New Beginnings
The black darkness of night with its starry skies slowly fades away, the muted colors of dawn creeping in slowly. Like a breath of fresh air, light embraces the world once again. Pink and orange … Read More
¡Que Viva la Poesía!
Yesterday evening I had the privilege of attending Granada’s International Poetry Festival, a week-long celebration of this beautiful linguistic art. Poets from all over the world were invited to this event to present a few … Read More
A Day in the Life of Kelsey
So you may or may not have asked yourself: “What in the world is Kelsey doing in Nicaragua anyway?” Which happens to be a very good question. Unfortunately, my response could fill the pages of … Read More
Jesus Wept
Do you cry? Why? What makes your eyes water? What makes your sight blur, your heart ache, your soul weep? Do you weep? This is a big question for me… for the very simple reason … Read More
Hurdles and Skinned Knees
I am the 200 meter hurdler in a regional meet. I have good shoes on my feet, a uniform that fits, and the energy to keep my heart pumping and muscles contracting at lightning speed. … Read More
May Your Kingdom Come… SOON!
This week, the United Nations finally found that the North Korean government has been violating the rights of it’s people and is calling for an inquiry into human rights abuses that have gone on under … Read More
Only in Nicaragua
So many times I am asked the question: “So what are the differences you see between here and where you’re from?” Such a loaded question, one I’m sure I don’t have an adequate or well-researched … Read More