Our American friends, Syd and Deb, visited this past week. Syd mentioned in passing the unique perspectives we will take back to the United States some day. He’s right – I hope. These perspectives won’t relate to the social benefits infamous… Read More ›
Ruminations
Random thoughts on life as a full-time traveler.
The bliss of my language ignorance…
Ignorance actually is bliss – at least when it comes to my language inabilities. We lived in Slovakia nearly 18 months. In that time, I mastered a few basics: ordering a glass of wine; wishing a friend “good day”; asking… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
Thanksgiving from afar
Thanksgiving is a portable holiday. It is that day which connects Americans at our core – no matter where we celebrate it. This Thanksgiving, my family is spread the way Americans innately seem to spread. My husband returned to northern… Read More ›