Times of the Islands Summer 2023

from the editor
MARTA MORTON—WWW.HARBOURCLUBVILLAS.COM
This intrepid hummingbird is feeding on the yellow flowers of the coconut palm. Note the specks of pollen on the tip of his beak.
One Moment at a Time
As I get older and a bit more worn down with loss and the “cares of the world,” I find myself wanting to slow down
and savor each day, each experience, each moment. The years of building this career, helping out my family, meeting
deadlines, traveling, and trying to juggle many responsibilities seem to have passed in a fuzzy flash. As we start to
experience the effects of climate change and unchecked development, I am realizing how important it is to be still
and be present to the precious and fragile natural beauty that still surrounds us. Look, listen, smell, taste, touch.
The “Beautiful by Nature” Turks & Caicos Islands are a good place to put this into practice. I am especially grateful
for the people who take the time to write the articles and take the photographs that we share in this magazine. They
are introductions to the adventures and opportunities that are just waiting to be discovered. Try snorkeling or scuba
diving to witness the underwater world of wonder; sample vegan cuisine and tread a little lighter on the planet; visit
Grand Turk or one of the Sister Islands to step back into an older, slower world. This issue can give you a sample of
what you will find when you voyage beyond the beach.
I love the phrase, “Life is about starting over, one breath at a time.” It helps make the overwhelming more digestible.
It gives us hope that we can still take action to make a difference in our planet. Reduce, reuse, recycle, revive.
It helps us find peace.
Kathy Borsuk, Editor
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