I just saw the film “Where the Wild Things Are” and it made me think about the transition from what we know and take for granted to what we don’t know. This especially had meaning fo… more →
Relocation Tips and Strategies - How to Make Friends, Adjust to a New Home, and Fit in at Workwrote 1 week ago: Sometimes I wonder how people like me manage to get anything done in their lives, but today I rememb … more →
wrote 2 months ago: I just saw the film “Where the Wild Things Are” and it made me think about the transitio … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Today is my grandfather’s birthday. Were he still alive, he would have turned 100 today. Tho … more →
wrote 3 months ago: Sometimes, after you relocate, you will have some setbacks. Perhaps a bad day, or something more se … more →
wrote 3 months ago: I feel like I hit the social jackpot! I’ve been challenging myself to follow my own advice and … more →
wrote 4 months ago: I spent the weekend in two competitions with my new-found friends in the Petanque club I joined. I … more →
wrote 4 months ago: Well, my mind has been seeing lots of opportunities to enlargen my social circle since I posted the … more →
wrote 4 months ago: “Dear Quirkyalone: Advice for QuirkyLiving” is a weekly guest column by Christina and Lisa. It appea … more →
wrote 4 months ago: So from time to time you may notice I mention my ex Jax quite a bit. That’s partially because … more →
wrote 6 months ago: It’s official, I am a Big Apple Greeter! I had my orientation this week, and can now start welcomin … more →
wrote 8 months ago: Moving into a new community is not easy! From children to seniors, we all need to feel accepted in … more →
wrote 8 months ago: I am at a crossroads with my friend, Mallory. We have been best friends for the past two years. She … more →
wrote 9 months ago: En Route to Cape Palliser I recently finished reading Notes From a Small Island, Bill Bryson’s accou … more →
wrote 9 months ago: Wellington, New Zealand During my travels, I’ve stayed in an infinite number of hostels, pensiones, … more →
wrote 9 months ago: I’ve been wondering lately about what it means to be a friend. What does it take? I have two f … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Buenos Aires, Argentina This morning, I made a new friend. We met in the park. His name is Luis and … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Buenos Aires, Argentina I want a pony. Not for my birthday, to deliver my mail. Since moving to Arge … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Buenos Aires, Argentina When I moved to Argentina, I lost my voice. … more →
wrote 1 year ago: After reading my blog, a friend told me today that he was impressed with my courage to write so open … more →