So there’s been something I’ve been wanting to tell you all about. It involves a devine #1 bottle of wine, an infinity pool, rolling blankets of vineyard, personalized menus, a private casita, and a tarantula. Let me guess, I had … Continue reading
I learned a new word today and it wasn’t in Spanish: austral. One of my intermediate English students taught it to me. I’m sure many of you know this word, but I’m also willing to bet there is at least one other … Continue reading
One of the perks of living abroad is that you can develop some pretty amazing pen-pal-ships with friends back home. My first “pen pal” continues to be wonderful with her correspondence from home. We are writerly types to begin with, … Continue reading
Ever since the warmer weather has wrapped Santiago in glorious sunshine and occasionally oppressive heat (read: any time I’m on the metro), I have dared to reveal my arms (gasp) and shins (double gasp) to the general public. I know, … Continue reading
I’m thinking about a lot of things today. First, that it’s Veterans Day and we have troops on the ground in more than one country. That there are many men and women who don’t get to stand as Veterans with … Continue reading