Category Archives: Cross-cultural learning moments

Finally, a kindred spirit amidst the swim parade


Although the moon shone with sprightly sparkles on the sea, I did not wake up and worry about the next day. My invisible burqini was bringing me some well-needed peace. After throwing my burqini street theatre idea under the proverbial … Continue reading

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Cross-cultural compromise – on potato salad (with recipe!)


We stood, facing each other, with what can only be described as a glowering look.  Me – hand on my hip, mayonnaise in the other hand resting next to the bottom of my apron.  M. – hand on his hip, … Continue reading

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2011 Interlude: Hurricane Irene, Chicken Little and the Tough Turk


If the sound of shivering could be made into sound, that was what was emanating from my purse as the chorus of little dancing lady puppets huddled together upon hearing the sound of the tropical storm outside.  “Will we,” one … Continue reading

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