Atenas Today is a newsletter for the local English speaking community. The newsletter is distributed via email approximately once a month. Features include short stories, poems, essays, interviews, event announcements, and other material.

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Information on CATUCA Chamber of Commerce and Tourism in Atenas
Notes on Dengue Fever Atenas Today report
Emergency Medical Service in Atenas Atenas Today report
Atenas Resident Caught in Bank Scam Atenas Today report
Linea Vital by Atenas Today Staff Reporter
Recycling in Atenas by Atenas Today Staff Reporter
Atenas Zoning Meeting Minutes by Marietta Arce
Oct. 31 Meeting Minutes About the Fatima Disaster by Liliana Prado
Meeting with OIJ by CATUCA
Chili Cook-off by Sharon and Mike
INS Medical Options by Fred Macdonald
Art for Health by Jan Yatsko
February Meeting on Landfill by Marietta Arce
Dog Show Flyer by Animal Rescue Volunteers
2nd Anniversary Party - Rick's Internet Cafe
Summary of Meeting 2/6/08 on Landfill by M. Arce
Malnutrition in Atenas by Chris Winsett
April Events in Atenas by CATUCA
National MotoCross Championship by Rick Mazzo
My Experience with Scotiabank by Ruth Thumm
San Isidro de Labrador by Martin Lively
Democrats Abroad Meeting by Paul Kloes
New Hostel "El Boyero" by Tina Newton
4th Round Motocross by Rick Mazzo
Zoning Plan Update 6/2008 by Marietta Arce Valverde
Atenas Foundation for Helping Animals - blanket sale
Greetings from Catuca - Marietta Arce Valverde
Report on Access Road - Marietta Arce Valverde
The Atenas Organic Agricultural Cooperative by Sophia Klempner
Turtle Raffle by Animal Resuce Volunteers
Kay & Meli's Oktoberfest 08!
Angels for Christmas by Su Espacio
Helping Abandoned Dogs by Tammy Rodriguez
New Zoning Plan Voting by Atenas Today Staff Writer
Su Espacio Update - Tina Newton
Saturday Night Dancing at Mirador Del Cafetal
New Traffic Laws - Atenas Today Staff Reporter
Appeal for Donations - by Nancy Wallace
Earthquake Relief - by Tina Newton
Danish Gimnastics Performace - Atenas Today Staff Reporter
Juntos Por Niños - Ken Wells, Community Volunteer
Atenas Foundation for Helping Animals - by Katherine Lipsett
Atenas Climate Fair April 2009 - CATUCA
Kay's Annual Chili Cook Off - Atenas Today Staff Writer
Security Problems at Hogar de Vida - Tim & Dena Stromstad
House for Sale Bali style in Atenas
Linea Vital to the Rescue
Mayor Meets Expats May 2009
Atenas Organic Cooperative

An Inexpensive Night at the Beach Atenas Today report
Really Want to See Birds? by Alicia Jackson
San Andres Island by Lois Craft
The Determined Diner Reports on Restaraunts in Atenas
La Trocha del Boyero by Atenas Today Staff Reporter
Zoo Ave by Dana Schlieman
The Determined Diner Reports #2
Morning of Pampering at Clinica Dental O.C.I. Spa & Medicina Estetica by Alicia Jackson
My Experience at the Flying Crocodile Air Show by Ruth Thumm
Riding the Tico Train by Atenas Today staff
Fishing on Lake Cocibolca, Nicaragua by G. Martin Lively
Want to Play Golf? by Martin Lively
"Canton" comes to Atenas by Martin Lively
Fishing in and Around CR by Martin Lively
The Determined Diner Reports #3
St. Peter's Fish - by Martin Lively
The Orchid Garden by Atenas Today Staff Reporter
Las Tejas Restaurant by Martin Lively
Traditional Train Ride to Atenas by John Scoble
Red, Ripe Coffee and Blood on Deck by Martin Lively
Yoga Retreat at Rio Chirripo by Leah McLaughlin
Immersion Travel by Alison Tinsley
Tourist Visa on San Andres by Martin Lively
Living with Nature in and around Atenas by Lorna Smith

A Bachelor's Life in Atenas by Douglas Benn
Walking Dogs in the Canyon by Diane Holman
Thoughts on Pura Vida by Martin Lively
A Modest Hope by Diane Holman
Costa Rica's Tentacles by Elizabeth Gonzales
Cinnamon Rolls by Marietta Arce
Estacion de Tortugas by Paul Wagner
Reluctant Resident by Richard Sheppard
Mature Parenting Insights by Marietta Arce
A Medical Incident by Diane Holman
The Value of Life by Dana Schlieman
Ricardo Cortez Castro by Jan Yatsko
An Adventure in San Jose by Diane Holman
Thoughts on Electricity by Fred Macdonald
Don't Let the Moon Phase You by Richard Sheppard
Learning Spanish, An Observation by Diane Holman
Bufo Mannus, Cane Toad, Sapo Grande by M. Lively
Animal Farm by Diane Holman
Being Alive by Diane Holman
Be Prepared by Fred Macdonald
Learning to Live in the NOW by Marietta Arce
Mathematical Proof Women Are Evil by Win Hilsman
My Best Day of Fishing by Martin Lively
I Wonder What the Poor People Are Doing by Martin Lively
How Can We Fix Free Market Capitalism? by Fred Macdonald
NO! To Silence on Crime by Marietta Arce
Stocks to Watch by Anonymous
The Guzzler by Ruth Thumm
Observing Animal Behavior by Diane Holman
Where is the Money Coming From? by Fred Macdonald
Living with MS in Costa Rica by Martin Lively
My Favorite Relationship by Diane Holman
Knowledge and Assimilation by Marietta Arce
Retirement by Diane Holman
Cultural Pluralism by Marietta Arce
Liturgia Larga by Martin Lively
Missive from an Old(er) Feminist by Diane Holman
Tolerance and America by Marietta Arce
Missive from an Old(er) Feminist by Diane Holman
Baseball in Costa Rica by Marietta Arce

Rick Mazzo - owner of Rick's Internet Cafe
Mercedes Solano - local artist and rock painter
Kay and Tom Costello - owners of Kays' Gringo Postres
Melanie Lesuer - Owner of Melanie's Sweets
Roxana Gonzales and Fred Ball - Members of the Foundation for Helping Animals in Atenas
Donation to Save the Animals (image)
Interview with Rita Rodriguez and Maurice Hamel - owners of Doctor of Pools and More
Odilie Calvo and Eduardo Calderon - of Spanish and Fun
Jeff Feldman - Sustainable communities in San Mateo
Jan Yatsko - Local artist
Pablo Arias Gonzalez - English speaking attorney in Atenas
Meet Fred Macdonald - Atenas Today Creator
Interview with Bernhard Hertkorn - contractor
Interview with Leah MacLauchlan - Yoga Activites Sponsor
Interview with Dr. Larry Ruhf - Psychological Therapist
Interview with Al Alexander - Artist
Interview with Lee Rodriguez - Mirador & Cafetal Inn
Interview with Ray Acers - Internet supplier
Interview with Vera Fouriau - Owner Vista Atenas B&B
Interview with Marietta Arce - President of CATUCA
Interview with Alice and Jim Constantine - artist & architect
Interview with Sara Basloe - Greeting cards a new way!
Memories of Bert - by Fred Macdonald
Interview with Danna and Travis Bowman - webdesigners

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Short Stories and Poems

July 2, 2007
July 10, 2007
July 20, 2007
July 26, 2007
August 3, 2007
August 25, 2007
September 8, 2007
September 16, 2007
September 27, 2007
October 17, 2007
October 27, 2007
November 3, 2007
November 17, 2007
December 4, 2007
December 18, 2007
January 10, 2008
January 25, 2008
January 29, 2008
February 14, 2008
February 27, 2008

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April 1, 2008
April 16, 2008
May 1, 2008
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June 8, 2008
June 27, 2008
July 20, 2008
August 10, 2008
September 1, 2008
September 15, 2008
October 5, 2008
October 18, 2008
November 19, 2008
December 18, 2008
January 22, 2009
February 21, 2009
March 24, 2009
April 19, 2009
May 19, 2009

Sunrise a poem by Diane Holman
Senorita in the Park a poem by Douglas Benn
Two Grudging Admissions a poem by Diane Holman
Living Alone a poem by Diane Holman
The Gun a short story by Fred Macdonald
The Plan a short story by Harriet Sheppard
Life Philosophy Quotes compiled by Lee Rodriguez
The Smell of a Cat by Tammy Rodriguez
Life Philosophy Quotes compiled by Lee Rodriguez
Jordan's Poem contributed by eight year old
My Home by Diane Holman
The Spark - short play by annonymous
Waking Up by Diane Holman
Portrait by Hopper - poem by John Barricks
Kathy, Katie or Kate by John Barricks
Credo & Morning, Once again - poems by D. Holman
Requiem - poem by Diane Holman
Costa Rica a poem by R. Yankowski
Some Small Measurable Distance by Diane Holman
The Illuminated Path - Photos and Poetry by Dorothy Cline-Metz
October in Costa Rica by Diane Holman
Election by Diane Holman
Human Geography by Anonymous
Some Rules for Living by Diane Holman
Animate Being by Diane Holman
Lattitude by Diane Holman
A Special Poem by Fred Macdonald

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