Walking Out on Consideration
I’m an inveterate independent. I enjoy films such as FINDING YOUR FEET or THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL in which the leading lady creates a more fulfilling life for herself. … Continue reading
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How Can I Listen When I Don’t Want to Hear?
Blah, blah, blah. Sometimes my ears hear a lot of blah, so I don’t want to listen. Sadly, the person saying the blah blah may be somebody I shouldn’t ignore—a … Continue reading
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We All Live In Rentals
Long ago when I was traveling in Scotland, I asked a Scotsman how I could tell where I was allowed to walk. I wanted a closer look at the lovely … Continue reading
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Do You Want a Toilet or a Bath? Learning A New Language Online
Why learn a new language? We can all guess that being able to communicate with people from cultures not our own would be helpful. “Where is the ladies’ room, … Continue reading
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When a Carpenter Loves a Cloud: Concrete and Abstract Brains in Love
If you were a carpenter and I were a cloud, what would our chances of true love be? If this carpenter is a concrete person who likes to deal in solid … Continue reading
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“You aren’t anything like Americans”—Comments on Foreign Travel
Imagine that a friend arrives in your home. You give him or her a cordial drink—tea or coffee, perhaps, or maybe something stronger. You smile graciously at your guest, preparing … Continue reading
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Question: How can I stay connected to my gramma?
Answer: Anyone who would ask this question probably doesn’t need me to answer it. If you’re thinking about how to stay connected, you’ll find or invent ways to do it. … Continue reading
