Klarissa’s post made me giggle and think, yes, behind every freedom-loving woman is a trusty household appliance. I also giggle that her dishwasher is a she. Now let me tell you about my own…
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I had started my blog earlier today with some fantastic painting tips but then, after dinner, I realized I still hadn’t written about my newest love. Yesterday, I took a multi-day job supply teaching…
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It is rainy season in Indonesia, and it has been raining practically everyday. It is a blessing in this tropical environment. The air conditioner gets turned of in the morning and we let the…
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The very first thing someone gave me when I arrived in Ethiopia (besides flowers from the then-boyfriend upon arrival) was a black scarf. A black scarf is strictly meant for funerals in Ethiopia. A…
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I’m sitting in a chic cocktail bar… the hipster kind with reclaimed wood and reclaimed beverages. Hundred year old recipes, some with a modern twist, are being created, like liquid alchemy, by a handsome…
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Don’t forget to help your neighbours this holiday season. There are so many spectacular things we can accomplish when we work together! Wishing you lots of love and happy memories from the Empresses of…
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Preparing for my husband’s return was not a great task. Caleb had never crossed the threshold of my husband’s house since he had come to apologize. In fact the only evidence I held of…
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Reading previous posts by JoAnn and Cheney cast a few questions on my own skills at small talk. For some reason, living in Manila has alienated me from strangers or happenstance acquaintances. The streets,…
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I am the kind of person who sometimes talks to strangers, despite all the warnings. I’ve been thinking about Jo-Anna’s piece these last few days, in particular the ways in which I interact in…
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culture & community relationships & love sisterhoodA Lesson In Creating Space (or: I Have Been Taught To Grow In)
The other day I worked, wrote and walked–with the walking part being the focus of this post as I spent the late afternoon meandering around midtown, running errands. With several stops planned, I worked hard…