March has come in like a lamb here in Holland. As is often the way on the cusp between seasons,...
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A day in the life of a broad abroad: to Paris and back
At 5 a.m. the alarm interrupted my midwinter dreams and awaken me to the practically perfect day ahead. After tiptoeing...
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Thanksgiving in Ireland
seekingsophia
December 2, 2017
When thinking about what to do for Thanksgiving as a couple of broads living abroad, of course the first thing...
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Grilled cheese-off: ooey, gooey, deuxey
In the second week of the grilled cheese competition between Betsy and Kim, we'll see cheers, we'll see tears and...
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Three months in and we’re lovin’ life!
In one sense, I should be over the moon about the fact that I haven’t written a post in over...
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Swatting at Seagulls with Hemingway
Experts tell us that there are four stages to culture shock. The Honeymoon, Frustration, Adjustment and Acceptance. Most of this...
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A lot of moving parts
Content warning: Be careful what you ask for, this post is a doozie! About 12 years before I met Betsy,...
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Are we there yet? 10 ways to be here now…
seekingsophia
May 19, 2017
“Life is available only in the present moment” - Thich Nhat Hanh, Taming the Tiger Liminal space; it's one of...
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10 things I will and won’t miss about America, I think
Content warning: the views expressed in this blog post are expressly those of an author seething with frustration about her...
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