Turning 50—Lonely on the Other Side of the World
Today, I turn 50! It's lonely over here on the other side of the world—away from my family and friends. It's hard, but I'm still thankful!
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August 12, 2022
Oops! Taking My Kids to Topless Beaches
Beware! Have you ever stumbled onto a topless beach? We have, and our kiddos were along for the adventure!
July 12, 2022
No Fireworks Today for This American Gal!
I don’t smell BBQ wafting through the air. There are no firecrackers popping in the distance. Drums and applause of local parades are nowhere to be heard.
July 4, 2022
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Did You Know . . . the French Roots of Cinco de Mayo?
Did you know that Cinco de Mayo has international roots? This French family put on their cultural awareness glasses and discovered something new!
May 5, 2022
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Casting My Vote as a Citizen Abroad
It's possible to vote for the president of your nation while living abroad! Here is the journey we took to vote for the president of France this week.
April 15, 2022
‘Calima’—Morocco Came to Visit Me!
Have you ever heard of "Calima"—a sandstorm coming from the Sahara Desert? She arrived at our house this morning, a welcome guest.
March 15, 2022
WAR—Is My Child’s Worldview Scary?
How do we talk about tough things with our kids—war and human trafficking? Can we teach and inform them honestly, without scaring them?
March 4, 2022