Tag: america
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America is Beautiful
America is beautiful. I visited two different cities these last couple weeks, I am reminded why I am still proud to be American. The intent of today’s blog is not to gloss over the horrible things that have happened in my home country lately. It is instead to focus on the good, on the positive,…
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Have I Become Too Swiss?
In early December, I went home to Chicago for work and quality time with my family. It was great – I love being home. I was able to help organize and throw a baby shower for my sister. I had multiple dinners at great new restaurants with my best friends. My parents and I spent time…
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An Expat 4th of July
There is something about being an expat that makes you feel more patriotic towards your home country. For Americans, the 4th of July is when that is especially true. This is our third 4th of July abroad and I feel like it gets better every year. Since Tony and I moved, we are now directly across the…