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Mile-High Romance

The first minute I arrived in Denver, Diana pulled me aside to tell me there was a surprise happening at Hugo’s citizenship party the next day. I tried to keep a straight face, because, well, there IS a big surprise … Continue reading

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Sabado Gigante

Hey, anyone want to see Stick proposing to me on Spanish TV?

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Sabado Gigante

I was on Sabado Gigante this weekend! Stick thinks I should probably say that “we” were on Sabado Gigante, but you can probably guess that the guy on his knee, in the Beijing duck restaurant, proposing to me is Stick. … Continue reading

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Beijing Gringos

We set out for Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant last night, our second trip in Hugo and Diana’s visit. (Hugo may not be so fond of living ducks, but he loves them on a plate!) When we went inside, we … Continue reading

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The Basic Art Of Italian Cooking

The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati is part cookbook and part travel memoir. Between recipes, Maria shares travel adventures, like meeting her now-husband, and misadventures, like the Italian-language student who asked for a shower, instead of a … Continue reading

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High Romance

I knew that there would be an adjustment period as Stick and I reaclimated to each other, but I didn’t know there would be a honeymoon period, too. I’m always delighted when Stick gets me a drink or picks up … Continue reading

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Scenic New Jersey

“What were you doing in Moscow?” the immigration guy at Newark airport asked. “Transfering planes from China, I was only there for a few hours.” “What were you doing in China?” “I was teaching English in Yantai and I had … Continue reading

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High Romance (Again)

Sorry for the recent lack of content. I don’t have anything to say that’s not ridiculously sappy, and any time I spend blogging is time I’m not spending making googly-eyes with Stick, which he says sweet things like “Great job … Continue reading

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High Romance

Stick took me to a little coffeeshop near the Centro for breakfast. °Itàs been a long year.° I said, over cappucinos at a small table. °I missed this,° °I missed you too, baby,° he said. °I meant my sandwich.°

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Beijing Photos

High romance while defending China from the Mongol hordes. I have some more Beijing photos and I have a lot more to say but I want to see my sister and my boy as much as I can.

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