Thanksgiving in a Box

Dears, American Thanksgiving isn’t big in the UAE. Not even with Americans, really. David had a full day at the American International School, and I had a full day of work at my American-style University. Allan had the day off from the New York Film Academy, so his job was to pick up the dinner. Yes,…

From Sea to Shining Sea

Dears, I’m reclining on the couch watching BBC news after a delightful and insightful Abu Dhabi day. But it appears that while I was enjoying a peaceful celebration of national unity in the United Arab Emirates, the racial divides in the United States of America were deepening. I don’t know what to say about this Freaky Friday-like flip-flop…

Bringing Beau Back

Dear Dad, I’ve got myself one of those comfy leather chairs like you used to have. I’m leaning back in it now. Feet up on the ottoman. I just wish you were sitting on it instead of me. I’d be on the couch to your left and I’d make you laugh like a hyena with some…