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Why, Maybe, it Feels Like the World is Going Crazy

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In late 2004, a catastrophic tsunami struck the western coast of Thailand and other countries around the Indian Ocean. I had returned from studying abroad in Thailand a year prior, […]

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Dear Canada

April 22, 2025by Jean Brown Leave a comment

I’m putting America on a shelf, for now. I think it has reached a particular inflection point. Maybe America as we knew it is over. Maybe there’s still hope. I […]

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Commentary, Featured, Open Letters

Thoughts from an American-Canadian

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Having lived an almost equal amount of my life in both the US and Canada, these are really weird times. I’m peering down from Canada at an America that I […]

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Mid-life Crisis?

Featuredby Jean Brown 11 Comments

At 40 years old, I’m taking stock. What have I accomplished, what’s left. And [sidebar] does anyone read blogs anymore? Let’s hope!

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Commentary, Dreams, Featured, Happiness, My Story

Long Walks

Featuredby Jean Brown 16 Comments

My 18 month old daughter, Linden, started walking in mid-January. While the muck and ice of winter kept her bundled in the stroller for all outdoor adventures, she sharpened her […]

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Featured, Happiness, Parenthood

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