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Category: Covid19 Pandemic
The Ultimatum: Stay or Leave?
The State Department is advising all United States citizens abroad: return home now or stay where you are and wait out this pandemic. If you stay, “you may be forced to remain outside of the United States for an indefinite period of time.” So,… Continue Reading “The Ultimatum: Stay or Leave?”
Quick Video Update
Hey, I’m new to this whole video thing, so this is rough. But at least it’s short! There’s more I would have said, or would have said differently. Point is: there are still 7 states that have not enacted any regulations & restrictions during… Continue Reading “Quick Video Update”
20 Observations From 2 Weeks in Italy
Showers are small. Really small. For one person only. And forget about shaving your legs cuz you can’t bend over. Seriously, at least half the people I know would not be able to turn around in these things, some might even struggle to get… Continue Reading “20 Observations From 2 Weeks in Italy”
#MeToo – Another Lesson Learned During Coronavirus in Italy
Punto! Enough. No more. We’re done. This conversation is over. It’s the strongest word I know in Italian. And I just wrote it to one of the few Italians I actually know. I didn’t come to Italy for romance. A few friends said, “Maybe… Continue Reading “#MeToo – Another Lesson Learned During Coronavirus in Italy”
Following the law / Italy during the Coronovirus
According to Italian law, enacted on the 9th of March, 2020, you are no longer allowed to leave your dwelling, to go out, stroll the streets. No gathering in parks, no chatting with neighbors on street corners or at the local bar (for coffee).… Continue Reading “Following the law / Italy during the Coronovirus”
On Being Alone
13 March 2020 Adulting is hard. No doubt about it, There are absolutely days when being an adult can feel overwhelming. And yes, there are times when I wish I had someone – a partner – to help me make decisions. This is not… Continue Reading “On Being Alone”
The beginning
10 March 2020 It was never my intention to stay in touch. Six weeks in Italy and I wanted to disconnect, to fully immerse myself in this place where I had never been. I wanted to discover new things, things I had read about,… Continue Reading “The beginning”
The World Needs Your Courage
The truth is, today I am a bit raw. Fatigued. Slept 10 hours. I know I will need several days to recalibrate and adjust. I am grateful – always grateful – and, yes, this is not what I expected for this trip. Today the… Continue Reading “The World Needs Your Courage”
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