You have learned well, Grasshopper...
From Kyklops, 4 month ago Similar articles
This evening her potential for cunning made itself manifest; her timing was perfect. I was distracted, in the middle of a conversation, and trying to speak Japanese. I'd had a couple of beers... I barely noticed her as she moved towards me from the other end of the table. She came up beside me and, as I was about to say "hi, sweetie" to her, she casually pointed at my upper chest area and asked, "did you spill something on your shirt'" I looked down. My fate was sealed...This is what...
English class
From de kooijtjes, 2 days ago, Similar articles
I finally picked up enough courage to visit one of the orphanages and I'm glad I did. Even though it is school holidays this week many kids, actually only teenage girls, showed up for the English class given by volunteers. One of the ladies led the lesson for the first 30 minutes after which each volunteer worked with a small group of kids to help them practice what they have just learned. It was a lot of fun! PS: On our way home Bernardo took a wrong exit and slightly panicked when we...
ninjin shirishiri
From Our Adventures in Japan, 5 days ago, Similar articles
Having Okinawan ties, I am always interesting in learning more about their food culture. On a recent television show, I learned about this dish...ninjin shirishiri (literally grated carrots). Shirishiri is the okinawan word for surisuri which means to grate. This dish is so easy to make, of course you can doctor it up with some salt or shoyu if it is too bland for you. some olive oil 1.5
Oh! It's probably an "inside hire" search!
From Mama(e) in Translation, 6 days ago, Similar articles
The day I learned about the position I emailed a couple of colleagues/friends who know a bit about the school in questions. When my colleague emailed me back there was a comment in her email that should have been a red flag but which I didn't pay much attention to until yesterday when I was re-reading the email to K. She said that our mutual friend who has worked there before said that they usually hire informally, and that "someone must have made them post that ad."I just emailed both...
Gluten Free Pizza Crust
From Blackpurls knitpickings, 1 weeks ago, Similar articles
 I heard that Dominoes Pizza now offers a gluten free crust.  But, there is no Dominoes here.  So we have to make our own crusts that are safe for me to eat.When we first moved to Russia a good pizza was hard to find.  So I learned how to make it myself.  I made the crusts and the guys chose the toppings.   That was part of our Friday night ritual.  And we were happy with my recipe.  But that was before I went gluten free...so it is time for a...
OAT Israel: Nazareth - Basilica of the Annunciation
From View from Kew, 1 weeks ago, Similar articles
According to Roman Catholic tradition, this modern basilica is built over the site of the Annunciation where Mary learned from the Angel Gabriel that she would become the mother of Jesus. The story of the Annunciation is told on heavy ornate doors.Many countries have donated mosaics venerating this occasion.
Open Mic - The Responses
From 2 Baci in a Pinon Tree, 1 weeks ago, Similar articles
So Janine kicked things off with a bang when she stepped up to the microphone and asked the deep, philosophical head-scratcher: What is the biggest/most important lesson that Italy has taught me' Well. We've come so far from those early months when we felt like toddlers learning to walk. We've learned a language, learned to adapt, learned to laugh at ourselves. But I think the biggest thing
The perfect tribute to Václav Havel : the Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent
From Empty Nest Expat, 2 weeks ago, Similar articles
The Goddess of Democracyfrom Tiananmen Squarecirca 1989Václav Havel and the Czechs inspired my 'Empty Nest Expat' adventure. I knew people who could elect a playwright as President were different in a way I couldn't define than me and my countrymen. The Czech Republic seemed like such a delightfully highbrow learned society. I wanted to learn all about the Czechs by moving overseas and seeing what they were like.To this day, I'm inspired by Václav Havel. This week, I...
Farro Salad Revisited- Changing Seaons
From Over the Tuscan Stove, 2 weeks ago, Similar articles
Often it is hard to know when to change your wardrobe here in Italy. Spring has arrived and the days get longer, more sun and warmth. Next thing a storm blows in and temperatures drop and back to layering with sweaters to keep warm and soup and stews back on the stove. Sometimes there are recipes that I love that I can adapt to the seasons like I do with how I dress. Years ago I learned a fabulous Farro Salad when staying down in Umbria at a friends converted Castle B&B ( it has since...
Happy Hubby
From A New Life In Costa Rica, 2 weeks ago, Similar articles
He was a happy hubby until I told him what was on his head! After I snapped this shot the critter crawled to the brim of the hat and looked Bill in the eye. That was it, hat and critter went flying! The grasshopper was fine. He crawled up a...
What Goes In
From Expat Mom, 2 weeks ago, Similar articles
I’ve discussed food in the last post, but this time I want to share some of the things I have learned over the years about food. I realized at one point in my life that I was a food addict. Unfortunately, the best way for me personally to quit an addiction is to go cold turkey. That doesn’t work so well with food. I did try though. There were months where I ate nothing but a few spoonfuls of yogurt and a hard candy or two. And it worked to a certain point, but of course, I...
