We did that dance for months. I jumped through hoop after hoop trying to save myself from the trauma of an unwanted and unexpected divorce, and hoping that he’d love me again. My heart broke a bit more each time we went out and he didn’t hold my hand. He’d always held my hand. I… Continue Reading
A Thursday Morning in July
My life started unraveling on a Thursday morning this past July, barely four years to the day I’d met Robert, the Englishman I was madly in love with and thought I’d be sharing the rest of my life with. Like most days, I’d fed Opie, made a cup of coffee, looked over the day’s projects,… Continue Reading
Not another expat Christmas alone…
It’s fun living abroad, until you’re facing yet another expat Christmas alone. A lot of expats go home for Christmas, but many can’t or don’t. Others come from cultures that either don’t celebrate Christmas on the 24th and 25th or don’t celebrate at all. So for many expats, one of the most looked forward to times… Continue Reading
Five American Desserts You Just Have to Try
I’ve been a bit lax in blogging to say the least, but it’ll all make sense very soon. That said, I had a wonderful time visiting my sister! We ate everything I’d been missing, got mani/pedis, and made up for lost time thrift shopping. I even scored a Diane von Furstenberg dress for $5.49!!! One… Continue Reading
Five American Foods Expats Miss (or I do, anyway)
In less than 48 hours, I’m going back to the States for the first time in over 6 years! It’ll be a short stay (practically a fly-by), but I’m looking forward to seeing my sister, and my nieces who were kids when I left but who are now twenty-somethings with jobs and boyfriends and cars!… Continue Reading
Hyperthyroidism in Older Cats: Opie’s Story
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, then you might’ve heard that Opie is my BFF ; -) He’s been mine since he was 5 weeks old, and he’s been my constant companion for over 14 years and I’ve long joked that he’s my shadow. So hyperthyroidism in older cats, especially in Opie, is… Continue Reading
Planète Chocolat Review: Belgian Chocolate Delivery Service
When Planète Chocolat asked if I’d like to review some of their made in the heart of Brussels chocolate via their worldwide Belgian chocolate delivery service, of course I said yes! Really, who’s going to turn down a gift of Belgian chocolate? In exchange for my Planète Chocolat review, they invited me to order anything I wanted… Continue Reading
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