Wayne was the first to introduce me to the Substack universe when he started forwarding me Heather Cox Richardson’s Letters from an American several years back. Then, a little over a year ago (or maybe more now, who knows, time flies so fast anymore), it seemed like every time IContinue Reading
The last thing I need is another pair of sunglasses. So why did I find myself on Amazon the other day shopping for a new pair? Partly the hoarder in me. Also, partly the prepper in me. I stash an extra pair of glasses in my car, travel backpack, andContinue Reading
Footloose is one of my favorite movies, and so is its titular song. But for the last four years, every time I hear the song, I’m filled with deep regret. It also reminds me of two things: One of my most embarrassing dance floor moments That I still haven’t lookedContinue Reading
Phase 1 of our Great Expatscape is going slower than I’d hoped. Or, rather, it’s going to take more exploring than I’d hoped. I’m calling it the Goldilocks Approach because that’s what it feels like. Testing things to find the right fit. I think most expats probably do this toContinue Reading
“Meta, how do I loathe you? Let me count the ways…” This past Sunday’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver added to my disgust, which technically started before the Meta rebrand, when it was still just Facebook and Instagram. However, the disquiet probably started in 2019. Maybe even a yearContinue Reading