A Love Letter to Japan
Dear Tokyo, Well, first, before I even write this I guess I should actually say “Dear Japan,” right? Because for that first year we were in Yokohama. And also, having lived in Yamaguchi all those years ago makes me feel like you and I have a longer history than just...
Reflections on the Families in Global Transition Conference 2019 Bangkok
Families in Global Transition Conference 2019 - Bangkok Oh my….it’s five days past the close of the Families in Global Transition Conference in Bangkok and it’s Golden Week back here in Tokyo. That means my husband is home from work on holiday and while I know I need...
At Home with Feelings: Attending to Emotions in Your Global Life
“Openness doesn’t come from resisting our fears but from getting to know them well.” Pema Chödrön – Comfortable with Uncertainty I love that quote. In our expat life, we’re forced to open to our emotions again and again. It’s not always easy to get to know fear, but...
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