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The expat dilemma…
We just returned to Bratislava after celebrating Christmas in Philadelphia with our kids. When we all get together, we have a wonderful time. This Christmas was no exception. In spite of their ages (20, 25, and 32) , they each have their own wants and needs… Read More ›
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Home for the holidays…
Well there’s no place like home for the holidays. My dad loved to sing along with Perry Como. For the last month, that seems to be the assumption of my peers. During the gathering time before meetings, I invariably get the question, “You are going home… Read More ›
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The Slovak Symphony performs Shostakovich: The siege of Leningrad
A few weeks ago, we attended a performance in the Reduta Hall with our friends, Igor and Vlasta. The Slovak Philharmonic performed Shostakovich’s 7th Symphony. I was a bit concerned when Igor mentioned it was a “powerful symphony which told a vivid… Read More ›
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The Bratislava Christmas market
As autumn draws to a close, Christmas descends upon Bratislava. It does not barge into the mall. The mall trees tend to be no taller than me. Nor does it make its appearance as houses adorned with lights, a single… Read More ›
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Three days in the Cote d’Azur: In and around Nice, France
Cours Saleya Market, Nice France It is Sunday morning and the market square in Nice is coming alive surrounded by the pastel 500 year old buildings of the Cours Saleya. A dusty pink sky turns pale blue as chirping birds welcome… Read More ›
The World In Between 