Category: Essays

Check the Toaster…for Lizards

**This article was originally published in the March 2015 issue of WestCoast Families Magazine** MAURITIUS – I’m raising my daughter…to check the toaster for lizards before proceeding.  Not something I ever thought I’d have to…

The Holy Bird Lady of Mauritius

The Holy Bird Lady of Mauritius

“It’s easy to find the place” the directions said, “you’ll see it right across from the bird house.”  I was imagining a largish traditional wooden shelter for the many exotic Mauritian birds.  Maybe something on…