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Central Asian Polar Plunge
It’s a full house:4 adults4 teens (3 boys)2 childrenInternational overnight guestsAND:the water at home sporadically goes outit’s in the 90sthere’s not much air conditioninga banya is supposed to be healthy (I read a book)it was on my ‘To Do’ listSO:After… Continue reading
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Pictures, Progress and Phases
Today we went to the Children’s Home with the intent to review last week’s lesson with Ernie and AJ and take pictures for the communication system. As a teacher, I’ve learned that the best laid plans often need… Continue reading
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Break Every Chain
A year ago when my friend left for Central Asia, I promised I would visit. In my selfishness, I wanted to get out of the country and have a long chat over coffee with my friend, but God had… Continue reading
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Feeling Better And Living It Up
I’ve been feeling better for a few weeks, but there was that part of me that wondered if I would feel icky sicky and have to sleep my summer away in foreign countries. When my friend wrote the following blog,… Continue reading
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Time Isn’t Money
When you travel, time really is money. (Divide the complete cost of your trip by your waking hours. My cost: $15 per hour {in Europe}.) –Rick Steves I wanted to get more than my money’s worth by sensorially sucking up every possible… Continue reading
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Kellogg To Kyrgyzstan And Turkish Delight
Start to Finish: I knew it was a long trip–29 hours–I went for comfort over fashion, and did not get on The Best Dressed List in any country. Selfie: The past months have been intense, but the day before her… Continue reading
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Memorable Day
Memorial Day started like any other holiday, and then: My uncle died unexpectedly. A long-time friend visited from out-of-state. My gastrointestinal system locked down (like never before). Throughout the day I had grown increasingly nauseous…I took the pills and… Continue reading
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Monthly Check-up
It’s been more than a month since the final diagnosis and, if I stay the course, I feel really good–I recognize myself again. It’s been a month. A month full of unexpectedness and surprises that has made my mind whir.Just… Continue reading
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Right Around The Corner
On Easter Sunday in 2012, I ran into a long-time friend at the grocery store and quickly updated her. She was a bit dismayed to learn that I would be in a clinical trial for rare cancer (no tumors) and seemed… Continue reading
