this isn't daily chit-chat, so skip it, if you want.

I'm angry, outraged, sickened, and frightened.

Donna and Mike Hill, an American couple who lived in Belize for 11 years were murdered on Saturday, several miles away from our home.

they were kidnapped, tortured, robbed, and shot, then left bound and gagged in the bush.

their truck, gun, computers, and payroll money was stolen.

the police have detained all their employees, set up checkpoints, and sent out patrols.

the US Embassy is involved, and the resorts have added more security.

everyone in the ex-pat community here is FREAKED out.

my stomach is turning, and my heart aches.

I can't sleep, can't eat, and can't seem to calm down.

paradise doesn't seem so peaceful now.