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Sorry for the break if you were/are following. Settling in a new country, with a new language, and no support yet, was an experience that was both formative and enriched by novelty! My mother’s heritage and our new life...

Seasonal Break on History! With the festive season upon us, many thoughts come to mind. Going back to its origins, the Winter Solstice, mankind has sought to celebrate the beginning of rebirth or another chance—again...

Elephant in the room! I am taking a break from the narrative of M.I. because the elections here in the States have unleashed so much behavior that I strongly feel needs addressing. Donald J. Trump is president-elect! ...

Continuation from last writing. The cheapest rent mother could find was a ferry and bus ride from downtown Auckland. Also, it was overgrown and somewhat shabby. However, it was idyllic!

Expelled from Europe at 35 with 2 children 6 & 9. Through privilege, my father became vice-consul of Costa Rica, after the war, which enabled the family to stay in Switzerland. In the acrimonious divorce, he withdrew ...

Doubtlessly the election has overshadowed every other nuance in our daily lives, but it brings me to one of Mother’s early observations. We do what we need to do (in this case vote) and whatever the outcome you need ...

We were sitting in music class at school, and our teacher was playing Mozart explaining that the music had lasted over 200 years. Under his breath, Don uttered, no wonder it stinks, just loud enough that the class burst into laughter!

No Maintenance! As a builder of house, I heard this so many times I could puke! If you learn anything in life, this is the lesson one should take to heart. DO THE MAINTENANCE. The expression: spoil the ship for a ha'pworth...