I grew up in the ocean. The Atlantic, to be exact. And when I say “in,” I mean my caboose was actually in it over half of the time. I remember many an afternoon spent lulled by the meandering waves, watching the most amazing sunsets, being kissed by the warm and gentle Caribbean breeze. I [...]

I spent the summer of 1992 in Chile after my family relocated countries for the second time in less than 7 years. One fine day, mom, dad, little bro and the family dog waved goodbye alongside me at what was to be our “new” old house. As everyone knows, fourteen is nothing short of a [...]