Here are my best wishes for a Happy New Year! Plus, an invitation in the video about which I’ll have more to come later …

My best wishes for a Merry Christmas to you and those close to you! Here’s a Christmas reflection, plus updates on fundraisers …

Each year, I’m just as amazed! A big thank you to the generous people who gave so much so quickly: the campaign reached its goal in just 1 day!…

I just launched a Christmas fundraiser to support families in need in Ecuador. Come and check it out! Click for more information:

Hello, and greetings from Boston in Advent. I hope that the these days find you safe and healthy, amidst the conditions of the pandemic. Things are well for me, and I’d like to share an update…

Hi, I hope fall is going well for you. I have a couple of brief updates…

Hello, greetings from Boston. I hope that the fall season is starting well. Things are well, and I just want to share a brief update…

Hello, as September wraps up, I hope this finds you well in this continued pandemic time… For me, a good time has opened up to share an update, so here goes…

Hi, I’m glad to post an update on María and the fundraiser. The financial support has been delivered and has given a big lift …

We're there! A big thank you to the generous people who once again gave so much so quickly: we raised $643 after fees, which is over $143 more than the goal. With the $160 previously given, the total support for her and her family will be $803.

I just launched a fundraiser to support cancer treatment for María, a young mother from Chontal. I’d be most appreciative if you’d consider clicking here for all the details

I'm back in Boston, and had a covid test a few days after arriving that thankfully turned out negative. So, I'm out of quarantine and beginning new steps while making the adjustment to being back here…

I've arrived in Boston to start a 14-day quarantine. Everything went very well in traveling!

Tomorrow morning, after this whole time in quarantine, I'm leaving Chontal for Quito. It's sad, and a special time, but also looking forward to next steps. As to when I'll return, we'll see how the pandemic goes and how things go for me in Boston. So it's on to Quito…

Hello, I’ve been able to put together another update after a month or so. Enjoy, and have a great 4th of July! …

Hello! I’m going to post another overall update soon, but I wanted to share a specific update on my travel. I now have an itinerary from Quito to Boston through Miami on American Airlines for Saturday, July 11. I hope to write again soon. Have a great 4th of July!

Hello! I’m including the latest update here from Ecuador. Among other things is a temporary plan for a return flight …

Hello! I hope you are staying safe and well. This time of quarantine is full of new challenges, as well as opportunities… In that light, I'm looking for your testimonials about this blog and the books I've published from the reflections here …

This is just a run-down (an outline really) of what I’ve been doing here in Chontal during the quarantine. I’ve lumped them into some categories. I hope you are safe and well.

Happy Easter! Sharing a few reflections from Good Friday and Easter, where you might find comfort and guidance - enjoy!