About Me

The Past
Four score and seven years ago….oh wait, I think someone used that. Well a few years ago - almost ten now - I stumbled on this gem called Costa Rica. I flew here with a husband, three dogs, and a cat. At last count, I have two guinea pigs and two kids. The rest is, as they say, history. Funny how things work. I’ve run my own business, taught, produced radio documentaries, dabble in film, and now I’m following my destiny, which I tend to loose in the mail occasionally. If you find it, could you email me?
The Present
So what’s it all about Alfie? Charlie? And Sophie? I think the secret to life is…well….I’m pretty sure it’s about you and me, and this moment. I’m quite serious about this. I’m so grateful that you take the time to click over to my site, that I want to provide you with a moment you can take away something. Something funny…something touching…I don’t know, something ludicrous that might bubble around and spread like a germ of joy. As you may have read on MotherJungle, my son has Down Syndrome, and it is an “extra:” extra chromosomes, extra help, extra energy, and this site is here to give to that little guy a life. So your time pays our way. Thank you. I am grateful and hope you’ll stop by again.
The Future
Resumes are almost useless in my line of work, so I’ve decided to rewrite what it means to be writer, mother, human. Would you hire me?
I’m quite sure of great things to come, just watch and see.

Renee Lurie on 10 Mar 2008 at 9:44 am #
Susan, I love the new look of your site! And, find myself inspired and uplifted after reading much of what you have to say. I miss your company and am so glad that we got to know each other in Costa Rica and remain friends. Keep up the awesome work and give Coco and Addison a kiss for me.
Pura vida!
Renee Lurie, currently residing in Puerto Rico
Todd & Ralitza on 13 Mar 2008 at 3:06 pm #
Hey on dat side da rock down under in da swamps of sweltering hotness….
Maybe that is not an effective description of Cost Rica as Ralitza and I sit on our couch in the Germanic country side village. But, we are quite the tired parents with two lovely kiddies. Everyday we plop and wonder if parenthood was supposed to be this challenging?
Danke Zehr und ein gute tag von uns hier in Deuthcland.
Medelise on 19 Apr 2008 at 12:01 pm #
After a long and scary health battle…just your about me section touched me somewhere deep inside especially the..”you and me, at this moment” Originally I was attracted to the title of your blog site and the fact that you are in Costa Rica…the subject of many of my posts. but clearly a greater force drew me to it. I will be back. I can relate to what you are presenting.
Medelise
Claudia on 20 Apr 2008 at 11:13 pm #
Your life story and unique circumstances are incredibly touching. And your blog is very special and genuine. Please keep it up!
Best,
Claudia
Dan on 14 May 2008 at 12:58 pm #
Susan;
Consider your page bookmarked. Stay strong and happy. Know that you are not alone out there.
-Dan