Institute for Cultural Communicators

Giving thanks

On the eve of an American holiday when our family cooked food, created family memories, and hosted students from around the world… On the morning of my 60th birthday, I pause to give thanks for the people in my life. I hope you recognize yourself! 3 daughters who bring smiles to my heart and motivate […]

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Numbering our days

This week, both Au and I got this notice from our organization’s administrator: Completion of Home Assignment: This is a reminder that in 3 months or less, you are scheduled to complete your Home Assignment. Please contact your home side Personnel Manager to discuss arrangements. We arrived in the US in mid-January to the bitter cold

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Dance like no one’s watching (or recording!)

Community just isn’t what it used to be, is it? Early in the morning, over the lunch hour, and after dinner, I spent this past week pursuing responsibility and excellence purposefully with an intergenerational, multi-national team. And we did it over Zoom. Like many of you, my past months have been ones of restrictions: Avoid

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November 2016 Update

Thank you for praying for us. Last month, we celebrated our 28th anniversary by taking a 4-hour hike in the woods near the Navesink Twin Lights (hence the picture). We also completed a couple of forms from OMF (medical history, psychological assessment) and last week we received more probing questions as a follow-up. And, yes,

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