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#OurNewNormal | Jessica Freedman of Phuket, Thailand

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Jessica Freedman joins me to share what life has been like on the island of Phuket, Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

  • May. 05, 2020
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WAIW | Another Walk’N’Talk

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Although things have been relatively quiet online, lots of stuff has been happening in the background. Today, I thought I would bring you up-to-date on at least some of it. Read More »

  • Feb. 26, 2020
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WAIW | Your Last Real Friend?

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Thanks to social media, lots of us connect with people daily. However, when was the last time you made a real friend and how did it happen? Read More »

  • Feb. 19, 2020
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WAIW | Lowering Expectations

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Facebook has me feeling down again, so I decided to talk a bit about that and find out whether or not you might have a solution. Read More »

  • Feb. 12, 2020
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Review | The Pig Who Made It Big

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Amanda is back to review another kid's book, and this time it's about a pig who makes it big. Read More »

WAIW | Then There Were Three

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I flew to Chiang Mai, Thailand yesterday and I was dreading facing the fact that another dog passed while I was away. However, I've been too busy dealing with something else to really face the loss so far. Read More »

  • Feb. 05, 2020
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