My Life as a Cultural Thread Collector
Why do I call myself "The Cultural Story-Weaver"? My stories are a tapestry. My writing–my storytelling—is a weaver’s loom. My words are threads.
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March 13, 2019
Who Hunts for Thongs in the Kitchen Sink?!
Living with a non-native English speaker is filled with fun and laughter. This language blooper sets the stage for an entertaining dinner conversation!
March 11, 2019
Preparing to Welcome the International Student
An interview with a family in America as they prepare to welcome an international student into their home. Follow their journey as they "Weave Cultures"!
March 9, 2019
‘Oh, the Places We Will Go!’
The fortune cookie read, "You will step foot on the soil of many lands." Little did I know that would be true. Yet, so many more foreign lands still to see!
March 6, 2019
Cultural Blooper: Why did you put the rug there?!
One hard cultural lesson leads to another hard cultural lesson—full of embarrassment and laughter. Thankfully, this one happens just "in time"!
March 4, 2019
My Story—A Study Abroad Year
"Once the travel bug bites, there is no known antidote, and I know that I will be happily infected until the end of my life." A young girl accomplishes her childhood dream to study abroad in France—learning about language, culture, love, and life along the way!
March 2, 2019
Have You Ever Heard a ‘6-Word Story’?
Ernest Hemingway once told a powerful "6-word story," leaving space for the imagination. Here is one for you to complete—become a "cultural storyteller"!
February 27, 2019