Salty observations about life, love, and living abroad
I am not a natural optimist. Realist bordering on pessimist perhaps, glass half empty--but because I drank it. But definitely not an optimist. There is no sunshine in my Suzy. There is no Anna in my Polly. On the other hand, there's no rain on my parade either. But there are definitely clouds. Sometimes wind.... Continue Reading →
These are uncharted waters. A lot of us are hanging on by our increasingly bitten nails, preparing for the worst while simultaneously praying for the best. No matter what that may feel like to us individually, there's no one right way to do that. If your kids are home and wearing the same pair of underpants... Continue Reading →
What's that you say? You're moving? It's going to be ok. No, no, really, you have to trust me. I know, I know--it's an upheaval, an emotional train-wreck, a logistical, never-ending list of things to get done, each one dependent upon the one above. It's ok. You're going to be just fine. Even if the... Continue Reading →
Most of us have danced to this goodbye song before. Maybe your dancing shoes are so worn the heel is loose. Or maybe you’re still learning the choreography, trying not to step on any toes. Don’t worry, we all stumble, even the ones who’ve have the steps down pat. Perhaps you’re expat-ing or repat-ing, or... Continue Reading →
Writer, Feminist, Expat
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What you need to know about roofing
a performative documentary project based on letters to the editor of Ms., 1972-1980
Predominately Books But Other Stuff Too
Seeking to read the pages of Earth's Book.
