One of the most unpleasant tasks of being a parent is attending parent-teacher conferences. I completely understand the pedagogy and philosophy behind the need for
Category: Social Condition
My Personal Mother’s Day
I grew up in countries that place a high value on Mother’s Day. The cynicism that has developed over the last two decades about this
Needs and Wants
What is there to write about Florence that hasn’t already been written over the last 2000 years? Nothing. I’ll tell you why: Florence is a
Frog On Tracks
Traveling by train in Germany is something I find very relaxing, although there are several thousand customers of the Deutsche Bahn (German Railway) who will
Lessons From Santa
The rolly-polly bearded man in the red costume referred to as Santa Claus in most countries may be an invention of Coca Cola and be
Why I Hate Year-End Letters
Oh please, the year is about to end and definitely time to bitch about my holiday season pet peeve. Another year has passed, and this
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