Bella Supports the Arts

Kirt Cruz with another aspiring artist

When you arrive in San Pedro, take a few minutes to visit with 33-year-old Kirt Cruz, a very talented and inspirational local artist. Doctors told him he would never be able to walk again. But after four months, he was able to stand with the aid of a walker. Although he spends much of his time in a wheelchair, he can presently get around with the use of a crutch.

"Toucan" by Kirt Cruz

Unable to use his right hand after a horrendous knife attack, Kirt began painting again with his left hand. Today, he sells his paintings from his shop located behind Micky’s Restaurant. He told us, “In my heart, I believe you shouldn’t give up. Never give up. Always be strong and have faith.”

I met the nicest lady today. I went to get my hair done at Dr. Laurie Droke’s San Pedro Animal Hospital not expecting that I would see Dr. Laurie herself. She is the only full-time licensed resident veterinarian on Ambergris Caye. Although I was only there for grooming, she checked me for fleas and ticks (I had none, thank you very much) and some other matters I won’t mention for decency’s sake, and gave me a new pink bow!

Gorgeous Again

Thank you, Dr. Laurie, and all the nice folks  who work there. Once again, I look beautiful! Ah, it’s so good to get back to a shorter hair-do. I feel like I’m 14 ounces lighter! You can read more about Dr. Laurie at www.sanpedroanimalhospital.com.

"Lucky"

Apparently today was inter-species visiting day at our house. Our friend Angie left her CAT with Tom and me while she went out with Shelley. I don’t particularly like cats, but I had no say in the matter. This big boy outweighed me by a good 7 or 8 pounds and had those razor-like claws he wasn’t afraid to unsheathe. He thought it was really fun to lie on my special set of pillows in the living room and had no hesitation about eating my food. Felines. Who needs ‘em?

From the Things-You-Didn’t-Think-to-Ask Department: Coconut water is the liquid found inside a coconut. Coconut milk is made by boiling the white coconut “meat” with water and straining it . Boil this down further and you get coconut cream.  There, that clears that up.

Y’all come visit. We’ll get our hair done, drink some coconut water, and visit with local artists. You’re gonna love Belize!