Guest blog: Give a little to Sarus – help a lot
As darkness fell near the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers in Phnom Penh, I chatted with some young alumni of programs sponsored by Sarus Beyond Borders, who […]
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A bullet and memories of war remain close to her heart
Emina was five years old when she was shot in the back by a sniper while making her way around her neighborhood. Doctors operated on her, but the bullet was […]
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Memorial Day: A time to remember, and to change
The wind blew a cold breeze across the rows of white grave markers spread across the gentle hillside. At the top of the slope, a marble pillar rose to the […]
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11 reasons to love Belgrade
Nearly everything I’ve been taught about writing preaches the necessity of avoiding clichés and overused, tired structures. Originality counts in efforts of the scribe, so it seems wise to shun […]
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The Low Price of Living the High Life (or How To Find a Free Place to Stay)
This month, we’re living in an apartment in Oroklini, Cyprus, with a view of the Mediterranean. There’s a huge wraparound balcony covered with brilliant pink bougainvillea flowers, padded sun loungers […]
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As I took a shower last night, my eyes landed on something that made me laugh out loud and provided inspiration for this note….The Von Trapps would have felt right at home! While they made dresses out of the curtains, our little island motel wen…
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