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After nine years abroad, we’re taking a break

Note: This post was written two weeks ago before we left Kigali, and I am just getting around to posting it now. “I wanna take a break.”  This is a favourite phrase of our toddler Ralph. Sometimes he says it when he is upset and wants to be held, and other times when he is shrieking with laughter while being tickled (and then a few … Continue reading After nine years abroad, we’re taking a break

All Malls Lead to Dubai

There are few things I find more stressful than crowded shopping malls, and I immediately felt on edge when we entered the massive Mall of Dubai back in March. My sense of direction evaporated and trying to keep track of our location inside one of the world’s biggest malls seemed like a hopeless task.  The Dubai Mall has plenty of attractions designed to keep you … Continue reading All Malls Lead to Dubai

That time I went to the movies the same day the WHO declared a pandemic (and three other memorable cinematic experiences of 2020)

Every year I make a semi-serious New Year’s resolution to watch more movies. There are few things I enjoy more than watching films on the big screen, and even in our era of streaming dominance, I happily leave my house several times a month for public screenings.  The stay-at-home lifestyle of 2020 was good for my overall movie consumption but terrible for my in-person attendance. … Continue reading That time I went to the movies the same day the WHO declared a pandemic (and three other memorable cinematic experiences of 2020)