Volunteer Belize

When it comes to living in a young country, we must keep in mind that its challenges are unique, because it still carving a path into the modern world and still very “wild west” at the same time. Take a moment and imagine what Canada or the USA was like when they were only 36 years old. Both were faced with ... Read More »

I am starting with the last excitement first and working my way back to the big event. We recently received a great benefit from the Kenyon College Belize School solar installation project on Ambergris Caye – interested people are making contact. Dan Shifley, owner, and contractor at Dogwood Solar found me and reached out. He was coming here on a ... Read More »

I was very pleased to step away from my desk and play chauffeur for a day last week – Friday Fun. My Kenyon College friends, James Skon, Doug Karl and Robert Alexander were back in Belize doing solar power assessments on schools. Thanks to Carts Belize for their donation. Having wheels was a huge help on the job and I ... Read More »

Saturday, October 14 marked the second annual High Tea at Marbucks Coffee House. It was a Raise Me Up fundraising event that gave all the flip-flop wearing island girls an opportunity to go girly showing their best hats, heels and tea dresses and take part in an English style tradition. Though not as many people went for hats this year ... Read More »

Balance of Nature The British Dictionary definition of the balance of nature is – the stable state in which natural communities of animals and plants exist, maintained by adaptation, competition, and other interactions between members of the communities and their nonliving environment. It is so important for those of us who have the power to change that balance, be extremely cautious ... Read More »

It’s no surprise that “Socialite Sandie” was organizing a crew to go to the Science and Soul Wellness opening at Mahogany Bay Village this past weekend – she is a healthy soulful and big worthy cause supporter. I wanted to accept her invitation to join her and the girls but I knew I really just needed to rest (doing challenging food re-balancing) ... Read More »