Isn't she a beaut? Such a wee thing, but now one of our most prized possessions.In a miraculous series of crazy-making and divinely-ordered events, exactly one year after applying and some 9.5 years after first moving to Ireland, Matt and I were sworn in as Irish citizens.
Read moreGift-Giving for the Far-Away Family (Updated!)
It's that time of year again: time to frantically find Christmas presents for those nearest and dearest and farthest away from you. Since this is my most read and most shared post, I thought it might be a good idea to update with...
Read moreA gift on my Irish doorstep on day 4 of Trump's America
I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve been afraid to go beyond my front door in the last few days. The news is still filled with American chaos and riots and the very real fears faced by ethnic and religious minorities, women and the disabled. They’ve been put in the crosshairs of the President-elect...
Read moreOur Corner of This Global Life
I'm often asked what a typical day in the life is like in Ireland, and the truth is, it isn't all that different than a typical day in the life in America. There's children to wake and feed, school runs to walk or drive, shopping to be done and friends to visit. But...
Read moreOn Patriotism From a Distance
Photo by Søren Astrup Jørgensen on Unsplash
In a classroom of two dozen 9-year-olds, the one who doesn't stand for the Pledge of Allegiance is bound to cause a fuss. Why did she sit? Why didn't she say a word? What kind crazy stuff were her parents filling her head with?
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