One of the things that I was happiest to leave behind in the US is the idea that there’s something wrong with you if you’re not an outgoing extrovert. Throughout my childhood, teenage years, and even into young adulthood I … Continue reading
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Three Years On, Part I: Penseés for Those Planning to Move to France
Next month I begin my fourth year in Paris. I wanted to use the milestone to share some reflections on how I have changed and ongoing tips on how to make the move yourself. This is the first in a series … Continue reading
Meetup: a Great Way to Build a Core of Diverse Friends
This summer I went to the Fête de la Musique with a large group of friends. Though it originally started in France it’s now a worldwide annual event. As the evening closed out at our fourth musical venue out of hundreds … Continue reading
Death in the Afternoon, or Sunday Chess in the Jardin du Luxembourg
Meetup is a great website. If you don’t know it, it is a site that allows you to create a group based around a particular love or passion. Want to play bridge? Or go hiking? How about practicing your English … Continue reading