the perception of privilege: a look inside the expat bubble
Privilege: The idea for this piece came to me at a glamorous party in London a few weekends ago. Is… read more
on a valuable lesson learned from a famous french designer: let’s just assume…
What happens when we make blanket assumptions about an individual or situation? What lessons do we learn when we… read more
the band-aid rip: what it means to be an expat
At the school my children attend here in England many families have confirmed the inevitable- whether they’re staying in London… read more
cancer’s ironic gift
London, October 2011 A few weeks ago over the children’s spring break, while the family and I were on a… read more
parks & services: a commentary on paris
I have been meaning to write this essay since my family lived in Paris — a period in my life… read more
british ballet and the arabesque to redemption
My last posting about sports had me detail my “sports mom” deficiencies as a misfit hockey and soccer mom. So,… read more