I asked myself this question while running through the streets of Amsterdam. When I run I am not connected and my mind is free. Yes, I love my phone, my laptop, and my facebook feed. I am not alone here. How should we deal with these devices?
Read MoreIt's a good life this expat life we live. Yes, it can be hard but ohhhh the adventures we all have! On a bad day I just have to remind myself of this.
Read MoreI have told the story of my family so many times and from so many angles that I think everyone must know it. This isn't about my family but about all of us. I don't wear my story on a post it on my forehead, do you?
Read MoreIf there is one thing I have learned over the past twenty seven years of expat life.... you can never go back, not really. Once you've left you've changed and going back means going back to a different life. I don't need to go back...I've found home abroad but it took a few years.
Read MoreSelf absorbed teens that challenge you daily...Sound familiar? While I sometimes struggle with two at home I am at awe with how my Mom did it with eight of us, really eight teens at once under the same roof. She set a great example... read what she did.
Read MoreAround 7200 Sirens are tested every year in Switzerland. This happens on the first Wednesday in February. The first time I heard the sirens screaming through the little village nestled above Montreux I was panic stricken. I still get a fright when I hear them.
Read MoreSomedays I wake up and think, this really happened, I've really had all of these experiences. French castles are a delight just as are the French. On this particular weekend I learned about the bourgeoise about tradition and yes the French definition of alcohol. Vivre la France.
Read MoreI love libraries. Maybe that's because back in the day we actually had to go to a library to look books up and study. My brother studied the parking lot, his friends, and life. Watching him, working with him taught me some valuable lessons. As promised how his grades affected me the girl who studied.
Read MoreWhat is your favorite country? How I got from this question to a romantic kiss in the snow is a bit strange but nevertheless...... Suspense. Read about the first kiss my husband gave me and which of the five countries I've lived in is my favorite country.
Read MoreI love my brother but he was also a constant challange for me. One year my senior but it the same grade we hate this LOVE LOVE LOVE but sometimes hate relationship. Read about how my Mom dealt with him bringing home straight F's. Yes, that's right, he flunked everything.
Read MoreWho wasn't clueless at nineteen. I had some pretty embarrassing moments at parties and ended up going back to the history books to learn. Twenty-seven years later I have to admit that I am still clueless at times. If you have teens having them tell you you're clueless is a charming reality, but sometimes they are right.
Read More
