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Looking Back

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Janette

It has been eight months since I left my expat existence.  It’s strange to be in flux again, (for a large chunk of time), starting over, but this time in my home country.  This adjustment is just as challenging as … Continue reading →

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Lost in Translation…or just communication

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Janette

My walk to work every morning takes about 15 minutes.  It’s about a mile of walking through the neighborhood and includes passing no less than four security checkpoints.  These areas are for neighborhood safety patrols because everyone basically lives in … Continue reading →

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The Art of Honking Horns

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Janette

Horns are honked for many reasons.  Deciphering those honks is like the systematic process of identifying the cause of a baby’s cry.  This process is quite intricate but becomes second-nature over time (or so I’m told). Let’s start out simple.  … Continue reading →

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