Tag Archives: adjustments

Life is a Series of Beginnings and Endings

Posted on 5 July 2016 by HelenHThomas

So breathe it in and breathe it out And listen to your heartbeat There’s a wonder in the here and now And I don’t want you to miss the miracle of the moment Steven Curtis Chapman      In a … Continue reading →

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Until We Meet Again

Posted on 21 February 2016 by HelenHThomas

Farewell to Switzerland for Now A fabulous expat ride in Switzerland is coming to an end for me and my family. Like many expats know, moving to a foreign country is loaded with waves of opposing emotions. However, after assessing … Continue reading →

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Two Sides of One Coin

Posted on 5 January 2015 by HelenHThomas

Duplicitous Expatriate Living Take a coin out of your pocket or your purse. It can be a US quarter, a 2 Euro piece or a 5 Swiss Franc piece.  I currently live in Switzerland where change matters just a little … Continue reading →

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Home on a Mat

Posted on 15 October 2014 by HelenHThomas

“There is only one happiness in this world, to love and be loved.”  George Sand      Life is a series of beginnings and endings hopefully including many opportunities to love well and be loved indeed. Our desire to feel … Continue reading →

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