Cat & Pigeons
1 April 2024
Recently, I was giving a talk about my book The Newcomer’s Dictionary at a local library. In conversation with one of the audience members, I
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The Madness of Social Media
1 March 2024
If anyone has ever has tried to solve a technical glitch related to Facebook (Meta), Instagram or another social media platform, you will know that
Jane Again
1 February 2024
The opportunity to reread a book seems a luxury. With all of the new books and limited time how do we justify it? On impulse,
On Friendship
1 January 2024
Moving frequently growing up, childhood friendships were made and broken but not necessarily forgotten. I have vivid memories of a girl from first grade in
Thanksgiving Thoughts
1 December 2023
An Australian friend recently asked me about the significance of the Thanksgiving holiday in America. Living abroad, I am accustomed to people not understanding this
Tyranny of Distance
1 November 2023
Numerous books for expats offer practical ideas to help bridge the distance from family and loved ones when people live in other countries. But let’s
Joyce Agee
Writing can magically transport us anywhere. My blog looks at the experiences of being an expat newcomer; life in a small town in regional Australia, and what the world looks like living ‘down under’.