Democracy is on the Ballot

Democracy is on the Ballot

The presidential Democratic and Republican conventions occur the summer before the fall election and the mark the beginning of the presidential campaign cycle. Usually thousands of delegates from across the country converge for several days in a select city to...
The Deflector In Chief

The Deflector In Chief

Between my German classes, the ongoing community building I have been doing for my book, and rescheduling my summer vacation because of the Coronavirus I have not had much time to write recently. As I sit down to write this, I am uncertain where to begin. Do I address...
Thank God I’m not in America

Thank God I’m not in America

I know people would much rather hear about just anything other than the Coronavirus Pandemic right now, as it is impossible to escape. As an expat, much of my life revolves around living in a foreign country. This is no exception, and I believe this is an opportunity...
A Crazy Beginning to 2020

A Crazy Beginning to 2020

Between my speaking engagements for my book and my other political events, the first weeks of 2020 have proven to be very busy for me.   Brian and I spent the week between Christmas and New Years in Lapland, Finland for an amazing vacation north of the Arctic Circle....