Monthly Archives: October 2016

What to do when we can’t control everything

Posted on October 31, 2016 by stillalife

Blog ideas and free time have been in short supply lately. However, something I found in my inbox today struck me as a worthy topic, especially as we’re still hoping that the eternal presidential election cycle will actually come to an end. … Continue reading →

Posted in current events/themes, personal reflections | 1 Comment

Buying cars and studio portraits: same revolting experience

Posted on October 20, 2016 by stillalife

I’m about to shop for a new car.  Ever since the “good Samaritan” jammed the gearshift in my 2004 Subaru in the process of towing my car, which had a dead battery caused by the body shop that left the back door open too … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, personal reflections | 6 Comments

Travel as cultural immersion

Posted on October 13, 2016 by stillalife

When my roommate and I graduated from college, we worked for a year to save for a four-month European tour. We planned to hitchhike to every capital, sleep in youth hostels, and have adventures along the way. We ran out of money and … Continue reading →

Posted in personal reflections, travel | 5 Comments

DNA reveals your roots

Posted on October 4, 2016 by stillalife

A few years ago, my husband and I landed in Amsterdam after 19 days in Spain and Morocco, and soon were strolling along the city streets gawking at the canals, the skinny houses, and the people. After a few minutes, he said, … Continue reading →

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