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Its (former ) written goal of achieving life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness and justice for all of its people. (Sadly, never achieved because of white supremacists and misogynists very much like the ones who are in power right now. They’ve always been here; they were just less powerful and more of their back feet for a few decades before and while I was growing up.) “People call me a pessimist in my old age, but I’m not. I am an optimist who did not arrive.” — Mark Twain
2. Proximity to my dearest friends. (Thank Technology for video calls, or this would tear me up as much as #1 above does!)
3. My vehicle
4. Cheese (I hear expats decry the quality of queso in CR. We’ll see…)
5. My goats
6. Patches
7. My hens
8.Black cherry pop
9. My crows
10. ???
There you have it! The entire list!!! Not even ten items!
I’m taking Charli, about eight boxes of goods, and my best memories with me.
And I’m counting on those who truly love me to come visit me in Costa Rica (whether I’ve ever met you yet in person or not)!!!