Category Archives: Family

Three Kwality Weeks

Moving is expensive, at least internationally, but I’ve never complained. Lucky us to have the government behind us, helping to cover some of the fees – moving the bed, shipping the car, and possibly reimbursing my flight. They also offer … Continue reading

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Hello America

I’ve been gone for 25 months and already back for three weeks. Bahrain was more and less of what I expected. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the educated, employed, and well-traveled people there. I want to be more like them. … Continue reading

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Things To Be Thankful For

In no particular order By: Jessica people who feed me the water delivery men Caleb’s pay check long hot showers constant A/C dog hair on marble floors  streets that don’t burn my feet cheap petrol learning Arabic living close to … Continue reading

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Surprise Birthday Lunch

I had plans for lunch with just Eloise and Carole, or so I thought. Eloise picked me up in her car at 11:45 and we picked up a new wife, Lindy, on base and drove to Lilou’s where Amy was … Continue reading

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The Introvert After Birthday Excursions

I spent three days after my birthday with wanderlust for destinations as varied as Doha, Reykjavík, or southern Europe; and motivation to go back to school to get my bachelor’s degree for elementary education and English. I would spend this time researching both. … Continue reading

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