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Kindness, Culture, and the Road to Home
Kindness, culture, and serendipity shaped the morning we finally reached the place we now call home. Continue reading
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My Backpack, the Sunrise, and the Promise I Kept to Myself
After an evening of crisis comes a morning of clarity. Continue reading
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A Day at the Ball Park
Flat beer. Soggy hot dogs. Train conversations with strangers who feel familiar. A day at the ballpark and a reminder that we still have good things that connect us. Continue reading
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Flight Paths, Feelings, and the Quest for the Perfect Route to Japan, Part III
My trusty backpack has been with me through thick and thin and around the world a couple of times. What could possibly go wrong when two sleep-deprived people arrive at their final destination? Continue reading
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Flight Paths, Feelings, and the Quest for the Perfect Route to Japan, Part II
Every trip has its snags, but the journey, much like Japanese culture, is about the process, not the end result. Continue reading
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A World Beyond Borders
At moments like these, when our leadership makes threats of annihilation, we must stand together. Continue reading
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Flight Paths, Feelings, and the Quest for the Perfect Route to Japan, Part 1
On the road to Japan, the journey is about the process, not the end result. Continue reading
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A Moment That Felt Like America Again
From the heady days of Apollo to the roar of Artemis II, today felt like America remembering who we are, even if just for a moment. Continue reading
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The Moment It Became Real
Reflecting on the emotional journey of purchasing a home, highlighting the distinction between imagined desires, reality, and the surreal moment of receiving official documents that marked the transformation of their dream into reality, culminating in an exciting new chapter. Continue reading
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From Dream to Deed: Buying a Home in Japan
The journey of purchasing real estate in Japan begins with navigating cultural differences and understanding the complex process of property acquisition. We faced challenges, particularly due to language barriers, but found support through specialized companies and the beginnings of a… Continue reading
