We have about a month now before we head over to the States. To be honest, I’m a bit nervous about it. What will it be like? Will I experience some reverse culture shock? Will I drive my parents and in-laws crazy when we stay with them?! The answer to the last two questions is… Read More Nervous
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited New Zealand, and talk about some BIG news! I may not always agree with Hillary’s politics, but having her visit Kiwi-land was like a little bit of home 🙂 Hillary Clinton performing a hongi during her powhiri – a Maori welcome ceremony I absolutely loved reading about the… Read More Hillary Clinton Visits New Zealand
It’s a beautiful day in New Zealand – sunny, warm, a light breeze, and all of the windows in our home are open to allow the fresh air to permeate and soak in our surroundings. Of course, the downside to this is that window screens aren’t all that common over here, so we have a… Read More Paging Dr. Pepper
For homesick Americans in New Zealand, there’s a place to go – Martha’s Backyard. Image via Chris and I had heard about MB’s from several sources, and had been looking forward to visiting the store. We planned to go a few weeks back but it didn’t work out, so we postponed until a few weeks… Read More Martha’s Backyard
I miss Target And while we’re at it, I miss Walmart, Meijer, Sam’s Club, and Costco I miss being able to buy a new-release paperback book off the shelf for less than $40.00 {thank goodness for my Kindle!} I miss Trader Joe’s and Penzeys Spices I miss my SUV I miss cheap gasoline I miss… Read More A mild, utterly unserious, and completely non-contagious case of homesickness blues
