For many Americans, the death of Osama Bin Laden has brought both relief and closure. However, those of us who live overseas may be contending with other realities and emotions, particularly if we spend time in countries that are vulnerable to political instability and religious extremism. In fact, just hours after the news of Osama’s [...]
“When you fall into a pit, either die or get out.” –Chinese Proverb As I write this post following several months of consciously avoiding expressing what has been on my mind, a government shutdown looms in America which may result in the furlough of approximately 800,000 federal employees and the closing of national parks, museums [...]
Insecurities lead to pretty weird behavior. For instance, I recently had a meeting with a few extremely bright, young game changers who made frequent reference to their Ivy League pedigrees and all the infinite things they’d accomplished during their three decades on Earth. Lo and behold, one of those nasty rats that hibernate inside my [...]
If there is anything I love more than writing, it is exploring. Since moving to Singapore, I’ve spent most of my free time doing just that. While it’s a small and relatively new nation, the Lion City offers an abundance of activities to keep you mesmerized. Therefore, I’m always surprised when I meet expats in [...]
In 1989, at the age of 11, my husband left his hometown of Ermita in Manila for a new life in rural Kansas. His is a story that has remained dependent on the memories of extended family members until just a week ago when we boarded a flight to the Philippines to meet my husband’s [...]
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