Do Expats Ever Stop Comparing? Of course not. Why? Because that’s the fun in it. We all do it and for most of us, it’s in tongue-in-cheek. It’s only when we become obsessive with it and let existing differences make us miserable that it becomes a problem. But to me, it’s those differences — good […]
Expat Life
No, It’s Not a Weapon…It’s an Olive Tray
Most of us expats are veterans at leaving things behind. Amidst the containers of stuff stored, sold, or given away, there is always one or more thing we manage to hoard. I think every one of us has a little kitchen treasure we salvaged from the “big move” to a far away land. Mine was […]
Tis’ The Season for Wonderfully Winterless Christmases
Never would I have imagined that an Islamic state would have such a huge presence of all things Christmas. I’m not joshing you! I’m talking winter wonderlands, gingerbread houses, reindeer rodeos, mince pies, Christmas pudding, Christmas cakes, turkeys, hams, hotel Christmas dinners (with some 5-star ones delivering), tree lighting ceremonies, carol concerts, Santa sightings, and […]
