A, I hope, short story:..
Just before graduating from high school in Old Greenwich, Conn. they gave us the regulation "Aptitude Tests" to determine what (or whom) we were cut out to be. The results of these tests were that I was to be.. an Architect. Naturally, I became an Engineer.
Much later, as a Project Manager, I was put in charge of the design, Construction Management and Supervision of a large Beach Resort commissioned to the firm I worked for. My first task then became  to establish with the Owner what type of Project did he want and what (or how much) he was willing to risk (invest) to achieve it.
In Engineering and Architectural design, you start by the second condition. Because it was a large, choice, seaside property with a great private beach, the owners decided on the works:  To build a huge resort (2 clubs, yacht club, hotels, 800 apts..); its cost (enormous as you can imagine) was also approved.... Scheherazade could not have imagined better, although, because of a downturn in the economy, it was never built. So we went on to the first step; we had to determine, together with the Owner, what type of Resort we wanted (Deluxe, four star, rustic, etc..). Since we had no clue, I asked for a time-out to ponder what would be our recommendation (and seek the advice of a professional planner). Our Project Team got together with the Town Planner assigned to the job (a brilliant, experienced Architect from Uruguay, who later became a good friend) to brainstorm the issue.
His immediate comment was: "This Project must be playful". ("ludico", in Spanish). Intrigued because we all had in our minds a city-like design, I asked: "why." He explained: "People go to the beach for sport, but most important, to seek an escape from duties and responsibilities, to have fun. Our beach project design must, therefore, be out of the ordinary, fun, whimsical...playful. Its layout, shapes and colors must all reflect this idea."
I suspect that most people who come to Bonaire, also seek this escape, are also after a bit of this 'playful" feeling. 
Islander is a welcome breeze because it reminds me of this extraordinary point of view, which I also embrace.
What is most appealing, aside from the acute verse, interesting stories and literary dexterity, is the fact that Islander doesn't take himself too seriously and, as a result, his articles are most interesting and amusing. 
Congratulations to Islander and to the Reporter for reminding us that deep down having fun is what life is all about. It is one of the most, if not the most, important precept for a positive future.

Benito Aranguren