Seeking Tranquillity in France
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Straight talk about air conditioning in France
Whether you rent or own, getting A/C needn't be a big deal
3 hrs ago
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Straight talk about air conditioning in France
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On military parades, past and present
I attended a military parade in East Berlin in 1985; it shaped how I viewed the recent parade in Washington, D.C.
Jun 17
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On military parades, past and present
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Inequality, identity and American emigration in a changing European landscape
Social concerns that American emigrés to Europe inevitably face
Jun 13
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John Howard
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Inequality, identity and American emigration in a changing European landscape
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What happens when your best-laid plans for life abroad suddenly go awry?
Some reflections on a fellow-Substack author's post about the unexpected and the need for backup plans
Jun 6
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What happens when your best-laid plans for life abroad suddenly go awry?
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God, human folly and laughter
A bit of JFK's wisdom engraved on a silver tankard inspires some personal reflections
Apr 25
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God, human folly and laughter
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The Pervasive Vulnerability of Life in America (updated 20 April 2025)
Approaching tipping points in a system that fails the citizenry
Apr 20
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The Pervasive Vulnerability of Life in America (updated 20 April 2025)
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University study in Europe (Updated 2 April 2025)
With higher ed under attack in the US, Europe offers excellent alternatives
Apr 2
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John Howard
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University study in Europe (Updated 2 April 2025)
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The Federal Student Aid Program in a post-Department of Education world (updated 2 April 2025)
Ramifications and risks of the Executive Order to close the DOE
Apr 2
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The Federal Student Aid Program in a post-Department of Education world (updated 2 April 2025)
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The Best Job in Higher Education
But not because it's the easiest or best paid - can you guess what it is?
Apr 1
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The Best Job in Higher Education
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Reflections on Bureaucracy and Daily Life in France
Whether French bureaucracy is truly onerous might depend on where you're coming from
Mar 20
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Reflections on Bureaucracy and Daily Life in France
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University study in Europe, Update 1
With higher ed under attack in the US, Europe offers excellent alternatives
Mar 16
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University study in Europe, Update 1
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More about university study in Europe
Attitudes and expectations of Americans versus Europeans
Feb 21
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More about university study in Europe
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