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A New Beginning
I have been struggling for a while to be happy with living in Hanoi and my teaching. There are parts of me that feel I have not tried...
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Going to the hospital in the 50's in 2015!
The process of getting a work permit in Vietnam is hell. Depending on how much support you have from you company or school determines...
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Almost 50, an artist, overly sensitive, gay and living in Vietnam. Oh, lord!!!
Most of you know me, some of you do not. I am asked all the time…Why did you move to Vietnam? Why did you move to another country? ...
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Hanoi's Traffic is Doomed!
I recently returned from a wonderful holiday back to the U.S. and since returning I have realized a shocking reality. Hanoi is doomed...
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Vietnam...ups, downs and all arounds.
The sun rises with the introduction of the many roosters around the city of Hanoi screeching their “Cockle doodle doo”. You forget that...
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![The Bizarre of Vietnam. What is 'Normal' anyway?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f10772_17f7e7bab0f841658d16bdb8a873b1b6.jpg/v1/fill/w_319,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f10772_17f7e7bab0f841658d16bdb8a873b1b6.webp)
The Bizarre of Vietnam. What is 'Normal' anyway?
I have had a blog about the unusual things that are a part of every day life in Vietnam before. It has been almost a year and life here...
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Love and Loss
I I had a loss recently that has hurt my heart deeply. My partner Michael and I had to say goodbye to our little dog of 17 years, Liu Ce...
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Two days with a Vietnamese family
Going on a weekend trip with the parents of one of my three year old children seemed a bit weird in the beginning, but turned out to be...
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From Positive to Negative
As I approach almost a year of living in Vietnam I honestly feel that I have chosen the positive path as much as possible and have not...
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Look with your heart as well your eyes.
It has been quite a while since my last blog...sorry. I have been busy and it's been really hot. As usual there is so much to share. I...