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  • He Could Be My Son

    POTUS Barack Obama spoke these words at a press conference when Trayvon Martin was killed. I’m feeling that right now. Last night, my daughter who still lives in the United States – DC to be exact – called me at about 8:44 her local time to tell me she heard gunshots on her block. We…

  • I’m 50 Today

    When I was a little girl, I can remember telling people that my Grandma was 54. That seemed like such a big number… And I had a 50th birthday party for my Mom at her house. It was a surprise and we had a great time! So many of her friends showed up, some she…

  • Dipping My Toe In…

    I am a writer. It’s what excites me and fills me up. I began writing as a teenager needing somewhere for all of that angst. But more than that, I was losing friends and acquaintances to gun violence and I needed an outlet. The expression began as short stories then turned into poetry at some…

  • 10 Tips For Relocating to a New Country

    With a growing number of countries offering Digital Nomad Visas and as a recent podcast guest on this topic*, it occurs to me that I have a unique perspective that may be helpful. Whether you are looking to work remotely or to change your lifestyle, here are a few tips if you’re considering relocating to…