Category: Worldwide
Stepping out of your media bubble
Not long ago, my Californian friend Issa* told me she was surprised when her students rejected the New York Times as “too liberal.” She didn’t know what else one could recommend. Then, Midwesterner Betsy* told me she can’t find a news sources that all her friends trust. Fellow conservatives…
Need a pandemic vacation? Explore Kazakhstan for a day
If you’re like me, the first week of sheltering in place had its benefits—no commute! More pajamas! But it didn’t take long before it felt restrictive. Now, folks need a break. But how do you take a vacation if you can’t leave your house? There are online experiences, but…
Many, many things to talk about during a COVID quarantine
What are you going to do after you’ve watched your favorite shows, eaten the ice cream, settled the kids, taken your midterms… and you’re bored? Now’s the perfect time to download my book of Quarantine Questions!
How we paid down $100K in student loans
Not long after my spouse and I began spending time together, he mentioned that he had student loans. “How much?” I asked. He paused. “About $150,000.” As one of the first people in his family to go to college, Amos* was caught in a situation common to turn of…
Making packing and plane travel easier
I’m in a busy season of travel, with England, Greece, Washington DC, Ohio, Maine, and Canada all in the cards. (And you wonder why I don’t post more often!). With a few longer flights, I spent a bit of time looking up travel gear and tips, and wanted to…
If money were no object…
Well, the gentleman gave an excellent Christmas gift this year… even after I said I didn’t need anything. If money were no object… If money were no object, I’d put an end to class disparity. If money were no object, I’d topple corrupt financial systems for you. If money…
Many Thanksgivings
There are many ways to hold a Thanksgiving dinner. Often, we throw a party when good things happen. A father celebrates when his missing son comes home. A child is born, people marry, finish school, or get promoted. The harvest comes in, a trade deal is made, or fattened…
A few things to know about Kazakhstan
I’ve been in Kazakhstan for the past two weeks on an exchange program, but just realized some friends don’t know much about it. Below, I’ve listed a few key facts you might store in your head and share with others: It’s an enormous land. Think of the world’s ten…
How to Create Fake News and Deal in Private Data
How would you do as a Somali pirate? A third world farmer? A fake news dealer? Find out here.