Monthly Archives: May 2012

What Olivia Newton John and Lady Gaga Have in Common

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Heather

Heading downtown on the expressway a couple of months ago, I noticed a billboard advertising an upcoming concert: “Summer Night with Olivia Newton John, March 23.” I sighed and continued on my drive, knowing I would not be making plans … Continue reading →

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Overheard: A Conversation About Snakes

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Heather

Time: 6:45 am on a recent weekday Place: On the north side of the lake Who: Heather approaches and passes two women slowly walking a dog and overhears the following: Woman 1: “As soon as they got home, his hand … Continue reading →

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Shopping Season Has Begun…

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Heather

Lately I’ve been talking to friends in my community about online shopping, and I’m relieved to know I’m not the only expat who has delivery boxes piling up inside a relative’s house back in the US. For many expats, a … Continue reading →

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Going Home

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Heather

As June approaches, and the time for our annual visit to the US, I find myself paying more attention to my use of the word “home.” Like many expats, we use the word in our household to describe both where … Continue reading →

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Counting Cranes and Other Birds

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Heather

Last weekend, in the car heading downtown with the whole family, I found myself counting cranes. Not cranes of the avian kind, but cranes of the construction world, tall metal structures pointing toward the sky, ready to help build the next … Continue reading →

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