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Downsizing: our home and our lives
My husband is back in Colorado for four weeks. He has two big goals (three if you include eating lunch with friends); finish some major renovations in preparation for our house sale and get rid of our stuff. It’s what you do… Read More ›
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“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”
There are posters on the Facebook headquarter walls. I haven’t been there, but I heard about them from Sheryl Sandberg, the COO. She gave a great commencement address and spun the posters into her message. One of them says; “What would… Read More ›
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Nota Bene: The Organization and the Man
There’s an organization in Bratislava called “Nota Bene” from a Latin phrase which translates as “Pay Attention”. Frankly, I never paid attention to this organization or the people who are the face of it. Travelling in many cities in Europe, I noticed modestly dressed people… Read More ›
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The Reduta Hall: The Slovak Symphony
First, let me confess, I cry during Onstar commercials. I don’t sob mind you – but a tear is likely to run down my check. The woman sounds old and afraid. Her car is off the road and the airbag has… Read More ›
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Communication Lessons: No English, no problem…
I don’t speak Slovak and I don’t understand it–even when it’s spoken very, very slowly. When we first moved to Bratislava, this was a constant source of frustration, at times bordering on panic. “Can you deliver the furniture I just bought?” “Can you… Read More ›
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