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My American Story
An old box of photographs stirs up memories of road trips throughout the U.S.
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Tot Ziens, April: How I Find Holland at Home
Spring always brings me back to my younger days spent studying in the Netherlands.
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the old blacksmith shop
A poem about endurance in the face of adversity.
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Washington D.C., Thanksgiving, and Reckoning with America’s Past and Present
The final installment of our 2025 family road trip series, and thoughts on the United States of America.
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From Planning to Ponies: Chincoteague Island, Virginia (Part 1)
I had always dreamed of seeing the wild ponies with my daughters--but were our plans too good to be true?
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Grocery Stories of My Life
Grocery stores do more than provide ingredients; they are part of the feast of our lives.
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Leap Year 2024
A poem that looks back on the last time the world had an extra day.
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Our Family Culture
Our parenting style isn't based on a label; it's simply the right match for our family.
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Christkindlmarket Love: Twenty Years and Counting
It's been twenty years since I visited my first German Christmas market, and it's become a family tradition.
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Cincinnati, O-hi-o!
A few days in Cincinnati can be an adventure, too.
