After a long wait, Maracas Beach at last!

Finally, we got to get out to the beach. Up until just recently, the beaches had been closed since COVID first hit in... what was that? 2020? Nearly two years I guess! Yikesamunga!

Monday in the tropics… no really!

The last of my cold country photography. Onto warmth once again!

Snowy Sunday… Monday

Idaho snow and mental health woe. These are a few of my least favorite things!

Moody Sunday: Is selflessness the final stage of recovery?

I've been thinking a lot about selflessness lately. Is this the missing piece?

Trinidad style eggrolls, water coconuts, rain, rain, oh and more rain

Just a little bit about living in Trinidad.

Moody Monday: Back to black, social anxiety vs narcissism

It's been nice taking a break from mental health for a little while. I've long been obsessed with the topic, especially after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in 2012. Beyond that, psychology is simply fascinating isn't it? Why do we silly humans do some of the stuff we do--at times amazing, at times deplorable.

Celebrating Divali in Trinidad

I arrived back in Trinidad in time to experience what Divali during the time of COVID is like here. In Trinidad Diwali often gets spelled with a 'v' instead of a 'w'. Considering that it's derived from the Sanskrit word dipavali, one could argue that the 'v' spelling is more correct...