Salty observations about life, love, and living abroad
To Mazu, goddess of the seas, hear my plea for calm waters because I'm not 100% sure I filled out the insurance claim properly and we are all desperately sick of wearing the same clothes we've been wearing for the past twelve weeks. To St. Maersk of the Shipping, hear my prayer: May our shipment... 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 →
At the risk of sounding like a meme or a break room poster quote, let me explain. When you move around, you spend an awful lot of time focusing on the where. Where are you going? Where did you come from? Where will you end up? As another season of goodbyes rolls in, I'm watching... Continue Reading →
Writer, Feminist, Expat
I'm a mom. I'm political. Give me coffee or give me death.
Reviews, news, features and all things books for passionate readers
The Must Have Storytelling PDF!
THIS IS US… a colorful, collaborative, collection of truth-tellers, soul-sharers, magic makers and game shakers. All that have a unique story to tell, angle to take and position they stand strongly behind.
Writer, Blogger, Book Addict
What you need to know about roofing
a performative documentary project based on letters to the editor of Ms., 1972-1980
Books, Fun and Stuff That Comes Into My Head
Seeking to read the pages of Earth's Book.
