Here comes our first cyclone…

I never thought hurricanes would feel so hot.  The air outside is steaming, dripping, still, stagnant.  The water vapor in the air makes the horizon hazy grey. The world feels like it’s waiting.  Holding it’s breath. After living outside for the past nine months, we can feel the weather change […]

Bittersweet Tang

I was a gift from a husband to a wife. From the creator to the universe. From a woman to herself. From the crew to the captain. I was born as the bitter seeds of a sweet fruit harvested from a tropical tree. I traveled to Europe, where I matured […]

Killing Coconuts is Fun

Coconuts are my new favorite all-purpose fauna. Sure, I’ve always been a fan of coconut milk in my curry, and flakes in my cookies. But now I really appreciate how totally rad these tropical balls truly are. They’re like free, tasty mini-survival packs scattered within easy reach. If you’re thirsty, […]